As soon as the temperature drops, you may feel the need to crank up the heat. But before you plug in that dusty old space heater this winter, you'll want to follow this safety tip: don't use extension cords and power strips.

A 14-year-old girl who says she escaped a basement where she was chained and handcuffed by two relatives who she says touched her sexually, faced the two men in court Tuesday as a comfort dog sat at her feet.