Judge appoints attorney for Texas girl, 9, on life support

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A judge has appointed an attorney for a 9-year-old North Texas girl whose parents are fighting to keep a hospital from disconnecting her life support.
State District Judge Melody Wilkinson says she wants the attorney to represent 9-year-old Payton Summons in any negotiations between her parents and Cook Children’s Medical Center. Another hearing has been set for Wednesday.
The girl has cancer and her tumor has grown to block her circulation and pressure her l