MINNEAPOLIS -- Scott Redd watched as five young men juked the basketball around defenders, putting up jump shots as music boomed and people trickled in and out. On a typical night, open gym at Sabathani Community Center draws 40-50 people from around the neighborhood.

To Redd, Sabathani’s chief executive, the scene in front of him is part of ...Read more

The 5-year-old child sat sullen before the birthday cake, refusing to blow out the candles. “Wishes don’t come true,” the child said. “I wish to be a boy and it’s not coming true.”

The child cried at the hairdresser’s because the cut wasn’t short enough and vomited at a kindergarten classmate’s girls-only party, pleading to go...Read more

'THE CONJURING: LAST RITES'

Rated R for bloody/violent content and terror.

What it’s about: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of their last cases with their daughter Judy leading the way.

The kid attractor factor: This haunting horror movie is not for kids, but maybe some appeal for teens.

Good lessons/bad lessons...Read more

LOS ANGELES — A man was arrested after stealing a car in East Los Angeles with three children inside, then crashing it in Malibu during a police pursuit Friday evening, officials confirmed.

The car, a light-colored sedan, was left running with three children inside at a 7-Eleven on East Olympic Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County ...Read more

'CAUGHT STEALING'

Rated R for strong violent content, pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and brief drug use.

What it’s about: A Manhattan bartender gets caught up in a drug deal/money grab and suffers the consequences.

The kid attractor factor: This is an adult crime caper, not much appeal for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: If you ...Read more