King Solomon Stumped as Both Women Deny Wanting Half of Baby

Jerusalem – King Solomon today found his judgment stymied as both women claiming to be the mother of a disputed child insisted that he not chop the boy in half so as to share him equally.

"I was sure this would work," said the monarch, renowned for his wisdom. "Somehow they saw through it."

The flummoxed king was reportedly still considering his options, having ruled out speaking to anyone who knew the child, interviewing the women or even seeing which women the child appeared to recognize.