Trucker Hours Rule Under Review After Safety Push
The Obama administration will reconsider a rule allowing up to 11 hours of driving for long haul truckers. Safety groups and unions pressured for changes, arguing longer hours raise accident risk. A new rule is expected within nine months as courts previously struck down the expansion.
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Author Elise Lufkin to autograph books at Willcox Inn
Elise Lufkin author of To the Rescue will sign copies at the Willcox Inn from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event features Serena a local therapy dog who appears in the book and will provide pangraphs.
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Cut-A-Thon to aid MS patient Jonathan Brock
A fundraising event at Southern Touch Hair Salon on Saturday November 7 from 1 to 4 PM raises money for Jonathan Brock's deep brain stimulation surgery to reduce tremors from MS. Proceeds from hair cuts, raffles, food, and a bake sale go to the cause. donations can be made at any First Citizens Bank to the Jimsie Crosby account.
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NASA delays Ares I-X test as weather stalls launch
Clouds and high winds keep the Ares I-X on the pad at Cape Canaveral for hours. Launch director Ed Mango halts the countdown two minutes before the four hour window ends, with a new attempt expected today.
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