Can someone explain to me why this is so newsworthy? There are thousands of kidnappings each and every year. Some with similar happy endings where the child is returned safely. Why did this one become such a big deal? It's clear to me that the media picks and chooses which kidnapped children are the "cutest" or will generate the most media buzz, and plasters those stories all over. I agree this should be covered, but why did this one become the *lead story* for almost every major news outlet in the country?