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Girl should be allowed to take medical marijuana at school: suit
- January 13, 2018
But because of a lawsuit filed by her parents, an eleven year old girl with leukemia will now be allowed to consume the drug at school. The Illinois Attorney General agreed not to prosecute and the school district said its goal was to have Ashley back in the classroom with no legal consequences for staff who administer the medicine. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
But because of a lawsuit filed by her parents, an eleven year old girl with leukemia will now be allowed to consume the drug at school. The Illinois Attorney General agreed not to prosecute and the school district said its goal was to have Ashley back in the classroom with no legal consequences for staff who administer the medicine. (more...)
Judges Strike Down North Carolina Congressional Map Over Gerrymandering
- January 13, 2018
The deadline is important because candidates for the November congressional elections begin filing for the primaries on February 12. U.S. Presidential election electoral map. "Why do we have a supermajority of Republicans in our state legislature and why do we have 10 members of Congress who are Republican and three who are Democratic?" said Cooper, a Democrat, on CNN's "New Day". (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The deadline is important because candidates for the November congressional elections begin filing for the primaries on February 12. U.S. Presidential election electoral map. "Why do we have a supermajority of Republicans in our state legislature and why do we have 10 members of Congress who are Republican and three who are Democratic?" said Cooper, a Democrat, on CNN's "New Day". (more...)
Police chase involving Greyhound bus ends in Lake County
- January 13, 2018
The bus crossed into IL and was stopped near I-94 at Rt. 173. Officials chased the bus from Racine County into Lake County, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police , troopers were responding to a "possible hostage situation" on the bus. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The bus crossed into IL and was stopped near I-94 at Rt. 173. Officials chased the bus from Racine County into Lake County, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police , troopers were responding to a "possible hostage situation" on the bus. (more...)
South Korea proposes joint march, hockey team with North
- January 13, 2018
Germany has amassed a total of 78 gold medals during the Winter Olympics. Lizzy Yarnold was Britain's sole gold medal victor in Russian Federation four years ago, while David Murdoch's men's curling team won a silver and Eve Muirhead's women's team claimed bronze - the fourth medal was a bronze from Jenny Jones in the women's slopestyle snowboarding competition. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Germany has amassed a total of 78 gold medals during the Winter Olympics. Lizzy Yarnold was Britain's sole gold medal victor in Russian Federation four years ago, while David Murdoch's men's curling team won a silver and Eve Muirhead's women's team claimed bronze - the fourth medal was a bronze from Jenny Jones in the women's slopestyle snowboarding competition. (more...)
Mudslide sends Toyota Prius sliding down hill
- January 13, 2018
Water, rocks and mud cascaded down from mountains stripped bare of soil-stabilizing brush by a recent wildfire. "Urban Prius bobsledding in Burbank!" the video caption stated. Firefighters from Burbank, in neighboring Los Angeles County, shared footage with the CBS television affiliate in Sacramento Thursday showing what appears to be a gray Toyota Prius navigating - or simply being carried - downhill amid a river of muddy water, rocks and debris. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Water, rocks and mud cascaded down from mountains stripped bare of soil-stabilizing brush by a recent wildfire. "Urban Prius bobsledding in Burbank!" the video caption stated. Firefighters from Burbank, in neighboring Los Angeles County, shared footage with the CBS television affiliate in Sacramento Thursday showing what appears to be a gray Toyota Prius navigating - or simply being carried - downhill amid a river of muddy water, rocks and debris. (more...)
Switzerland just made it illegal to boil live lobsters
- January 13, 2018
According to the government order, the crustaceans "will now have to be stunned before they are put to death". Such government orders are in response to the arguments of animal rights advocates and scientists who claim that crustaceans have advanced nervous systems and can likely feel pain. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
According to the government order, the crustaceans "will now have to be stunned before they are put to death". Such government orders are in response to the arguments of animal rights advocates and scientists who claim that crustaceans have advanced nervous systems and can likely feel pain. (more...)
Zuma booed by ANC members at #ANC106 rally
- January 13, 2018
President Jacob Zuma was given a frosty welcome this morning as he arrived at the ANC's 106th birthday celebrations now underway in East London. Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni says Zuma still enjoys a significant amount of support within the party. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
President Jacob Zuma was given a frosty welcome this morning as he arrived at the ANC's 106th birthday celebrations now underway in East London. Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni says Zuma still enjoys a significant amount of support within the party. (more...)
Loyal Dog Walks 40 Miles to Find Previous Owners
- January 13, 2018
And when she couldn't find her family the first time, the homesick pooch made the journey again. A Great Pyrenees mix named Cathleen has a new home in Texas after she made two 20-mile trips back to the family that surrendered her. She is humble, kind and passive. Cathleen is not the only dog who was recently reunited - however briefly - with her owners in a remarkable fashion. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
And when she couldn't find her family the first time, the homesick pooch made the journey again. A Great Pyrenees mix named Cathleen has a new home in Texas after she made two 20-mile trips back to the family that surrendered her. She is humble, kind and passive. Cathleen is not the only dog who was recently reunited - however briefly - with her owners in a remarkable fashion. (more...)
Maryland Basketball: Terps Go On the Road to Play Ohio State
- January 13, 2018
Maryland must travel to Columbus, Ohio without one of its best producers off the bench in Dion Wiley , who suffered a concussion against Iowa. Mr. Stubbs also mentioned in the article that Justin Jackson and Ivan Bender have season ending injuries and the Terrapins will only have eight scholarship players available in tonight's game. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Maryland must travel to Columbus, Ohio without one of its best producers off the bench in Dion Wiley , who suffered a concussion against Iowa. Mr. Stubbs also mentioned in the article that Justin Jackson and Ivan Bender have season ending injuries and the Terrapins will only have eight scholarship players available in tonight's game. (more...)
Victor identified after $50K Powerball ticket sold in Wisconsin Rapids
- January 13, 2018
The holder of the winning ticket should sign the back of the ticket, call the lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at the nearest lottery office . Players may select their own numbers, or they may opt for computer-selected quick picks. His Broadmeadows newsagency sits inside the winning zone. Tatts Lotto will name the newsagency tomorrow if the victor has not come forward by then. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The holder of the winning ticket should sign the back of the ticket, call the lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at the nearest lottery office . Players may select their own numbers, or they may opt for computer-selected quick picks. His Broadmeadows newsagency sits inside the winning zone. Tatts Lotto will name the newsagency tomorrow if the victor has not come forward by then. (more...)
Alpena Community College to Host a Number of Events for MLK Day
- January 13, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr . display. President Trump signed a proclamation Friday honoring the federal holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service where students will have the chance to volunteer both on campus and around Centre County with partnering organizations. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr . display. President Trump signed a proclamation Friday honoring the federal holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service where students will have the chance to volunteer both on campus and around Centre County with partnering organizations. (more...)
European Union plans €1bn supercomputer push
- January 13, 2018
Companies are also being invited to make contributions. The article notes that European researchers and commercial users of HPC often do this type of work outside of Europe because there is not enough computational power in the region to support their demands. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Companies are also being invited to make contributions. The article notes that European researchers and commercial users of HPC often do this type of work outside of Europe because there is not enough computational power in the region to support their demands. (more...)
Chinese authorities demolish Christian church
- January 13, 2018
On Tuesday, officers of the People's Armed Police, a state paramilitary organization, detonated explosives in the church's underground sanctuary and destroyed the rest of the building, according to ChinaAid , a US watchdog group that monitors religious freedom in China. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
On Tuesday, officers of the People's Armed Police, a state paramilitary organization, detonated explosives in the church's underground sanctuary and destroyed the rest of the building, according to ChinaAid , a US watchdog group that monitors religious freedom in China. (more...)
Africans Criticise Donald Trump For Racism, Ignorance Over "Shithole" Remark
- January 13, 2018
Mr. Trump's comments came during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday when he questioned why the United States should accept more immigrants from Haiti and " shithole countries " in Africa as he rejected a bipartisan immigration deal, according to one participant and people briefed on the conversation. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Mr. Trump's comments came during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday when he questioned why the United States should accept more immigrants from Haiti and " shithole countries " in Africa as he rejected a bipartisan immigration deal, according to one participant and people briefed on the conversation. (more...)
Trump declines to commit to Mueller interview for Russian Federation probe
- January 13, 2018
The special counsel's team of investigators has expressed interest in speaking with Trump, but no details have been worked out. At a joint news conference in Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg , Trump hinted that the interview was unlikely to happen. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The special counsel's team of investigators has expressed interest in speaking with Trump, but no details have been worked out. At a joint news conference in Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg , Trump hinted that the interview was unlikely to happen. (more...)
Augusta Health finds solutions to IV bag shortage
- January 13, 2018
He says being part of a larger health care system they're better able to utilize and distribute their resources and minimize unnecessary use of IV fluids and access more if need be. The shortage has left hospitals across the country scrambling to work around the lack of IV bags, especially as flu season ramps up. In the Danbury area, hospitals have felt a disruption in their supply of IV bags, but have so far been able to push through, said Andrea Rynn, a representative of the Western ... (more...)
- January 13, 2018
He says being part of a larger health care system they're better able to utilize and distribute their resources and minimize unnecessary use of IV fluids and access more if need be. The shortage has left hospitals across the country scrambling to work around the lack of IV bags, especially as flu season ramps up. In the Danbury area, hospitals have felt a disruption in their supply of IV bags, but have so far been able to push through, said Andrea Rynn, a representative of the Western ... (more...)
South Korea proposes unified Olympic women's ice hockey team with North Korea
- January 13, 2018
They also discussed having athletes from both countries march together at the opening ceremony for the Pyeongchang Games , which begin on 9 February. "Since there have been few exchanges between the two Koreas , there are many minor issues to be dealt with". In 1991, they joined forces at the World Table Tennis championships and the football under-20 World Cup. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
They also discussed having athletes from both countries march together at the opening ceremony for the Pyeongchang Games , which begin on 9 February. "Since there have been few exchanges between the two Koreas , there are many minor issues to be dealt with". In 1991, they joined forces at the World Table Tennis championships and the football under-20 World Cup. (more...)
Sam's Club to shutter San Antonio location amid wave of national closures
- January 13, 2018
Sam's Club is closing stores. Lauren Fitz, 22, said she was at her other job as a church secretary when a colleague texted to say that the Sam's Club where they both worked in Loveland, Ohio , had closed. It still is not clear when exactly the stores will shutter, although one employee told KTLA the last day he is scheduled to work there is January 26. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Sam's Club is closing stores. Lauren Fitz, 22, said she was at her other job as a church secretary when a colleague texted to say that the Sam's Club where they both worked in Loveland, Ohio , had closed. It still is not clear when exactly the stores will shutter, although one employee told KTLA the last day he is scheduled to work there is January 26. (more...)
Trump in 'excellent health,' White House doctor says after exam
- January 13, 2018
Durbin said on Friday. What Trump does not understand or refuses to admit is that thousands of immigrants from African nations and even Haiti make huge contributions to the United States. Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin of IL on Friday said Trump had indeed made the comments about 's***hole countries '. "I doubt that a comment like that would have been made if somebody like me was sitting across the table from him", Love said. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
Durbin said on Friday. What Trump does not understand or refuses to admit is that thousands of immigrants from African nations and even Haiti make huge contributions to the United States. Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin of IL on Friday said Trump had indeed made the comments about 's***hole countries '. "I doubt that a comment like that would have been made if somebody like me was sitting across the table from him", Love said. (more...)
Pawan Hans chopper goes missing
- January 13, 2018
The Navy said it had deployed its stealth frigate INS Teg for the search operation while surveillance aircraft P8i has also been press into service. However, a statement from Pawan Hans and ONGC is awaited. The chopper - VTPWA Dauphin AS365 N3 - took off from the Pawan Hans airbase in Juhu at 10.20 am and last made contact with the Air Traffic Control at 10.35 am. (more...)
- January 13, 2018
The Navy said it had deployed its stealth frigate INS Teg for the search operation while surveillance aircraft P8i has also been press into service. However, a statement from Pawan Hans and ONGC is awaited. The chopper - VTPWA Dauphin AS365 N3 - took off from the Pawan Hans airbase in Juhu at 10.20 am and last made contact with the Air Traffic Control at 10.35 am. (more...)
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