Sole Survivor: Woman Found Alive After Week in Wilderness

A 36-year-old woman who had been reported missing last week was found alive and well on Wednesday after spending a week in the wilderness of upstate New York. The woman, who has not been identified, is said to be in good condition considering the circumstances.

According to authorities, the woman was last seen leaving her home in Oneida County on July 9. She was reported missing four days later when she failed to show up for work. Roughly two dozen search-and-rescue personnel were dispatched to the area where she was last seen, but no clues as to her whereabouts were found.

On Wednesday morning, however, a passing motorist saw the woman walking along a roadway near her home and called police. When questioned, the woman said she had become lost while hiking in the woods and had survived by drinking from creeks and eating berries and mushrooms she found in the forest.

The woman's survival is all the more remarkable given that temperatures in the area have been in the 90s for most of the past week. Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said that "the outcome wasn't what we were hoping for, but it's a miracle she survived."

Solemn Service for Sandy Hook Victims

Exactly one month after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, families, friends and the community gathered at a church in Newtown, Conn. for a solemn service to remember the victims.

The service took place at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where many of the victims were parishioners. Newtown's First Selectman, Pat Llodra, said the town wanted to hold a private service "out of respect for the families."

"Our town mourns with them," she said.

Inside the church, 22 floral arrangements adorned the altar - one for each victim. Mourners passed under two large banners that read "We Remember" as they entered. A banner that read "God has called them home" was displayed in the church's front lawn.

More than 1,500 people packed into the church, including U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty. Gov. Dannel Malloy attended the service, but did not speak publicly.

Newtown Bishop Frank J. Caggiano delivered the homily and told mourners that they must find hope despite their losses The bishop also praised first responders, who he said had "risked their lives to protect others."

"The heroic actions of these individuals fill us all with hope," he said. "In these moments we are all reminded that good always overcomes evil."

At the conclusion of the service, five doves were released outside as a symbol of peace and love.

Cyclist's Sole Conviction Overturned

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom today overturned the conviction of a cyclist who was found guilty of causing death by dangerous cycling.

The case revolved around a fatal collision that occurred in February 2016, when a cyclist collided with a pedestrian as she crossed the street. The cyclist was later charged with causing death by dangerous cycling, an offence that carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

However, the Court of Appeal today ruled that the charge was not appropriate in this case, and that the cyclist should instead have been charged with causing death by careless cycling. This offence carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison.

This ruling is seen as a major victory for cyclists' rights, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for future prosecutions involving cyclists and pedestrians.

Widow's Solace

The night was cold, and the wind bit through the thin fabric of her dress. She had been walking for hours, but she could not find shelter. The only thing she could see in every direction was an endless field of snow. It was as if the world had ended and she was the last person left on earth.

She was so tired, and her feet were sore from walking. She wanted to sit down and rest, but she was afraid that if she stopped moving, she would die. Then she saw a light in the distance, and she began to walk towards it.

The closer she got, the more she realized that the light was coming from a house. She was about to knock on the door when she heard a voice inside say, "Who is there?"

She hesitated for a moment, then replied, "My name is Sarah, and I'm lost."

The door opened and a woman came out. She looked at Sarah with compassion and said, "Come in, my child. You're welcome to stay here tonight."

Sarah gratefully accepted the invitation, and the woman brought her into the house. She gave Sarah a blanket to keep warm, then made some hot tea for her to drink. Sarah felt relieved to have finally found shelter.

The woman asked Sarah where she was going, and Sarah explained that she was on her way to see her husband who was stationed in Boston. But due to the blizzard, she had gotten lost along the way. The woman told Sarah that her husband had passed away a few weeks ago in Boston.

Sarah was heartbroken to hear this news, but the woman said that her husband's spirit still lingered in the house. She offered Sarah comfort and said that her husband's spirit would watch over her always. Sarah gratefully accepted this solace, and spent the night sleeping peacefully in the warm embrace of her husband's spirit.