Voters share views on Super Tuesday choices nationwide
Voters in twelve states weighed major nominating contests on Super Tuesday. Commenters across Massachusetts Texas Virginia and Boston voiced support for Hillary Clinton Ted Cruz and Donald Trump with views ranging from Clinton's experience to Cruz's faith and Trump’s bold stance.
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West Virginia bill tweaked to protect nondiscrimination
After tearful debate West Virginia senators approved an amendment to a religious objections bill ensuring local nondiscrimination ordinances and vaccination requirements remain intact. The 23 to 11 vote prohibits denying protections on religious grounds and covers eight city ordinances including child vaccination laws. GOP Leader Mitch Carmichael spoke in support amid emotional proceedings.
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Cancer study links rural factors to higher lung cancer risk
A county cancer study cites more cases in populated areas and highlights under reporting, radon and water testing gaps, and lifestyle risks. It notes high radon in some homes, widespread tobacco use among youths, and a shortage of primary medical care while promising follow up, training, and an online full report.
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Leigh-Anne Krometis
Virginia Tech Extension
Tazewell High School
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bdtonline
Homecoming for two spacemen after year aloft
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko returned from a year aboard the International Space Station. They logged 144 million miles, orbited Earth 5,440 times, and experienced 10,880 sunrises and sunsets. They landed in Kazakhstan aboard a Soyuz piloted by Sergey Volkov. The mission aims to study human limits for potential longer Mars flights.
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Fla
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Super Tuesday scraps shape GOP and Dem paths to nomination
A sweep of southern wins boosts Trump as Rubio falters and Cruz eyes Texas. Clinton widens edge over Sanders amid early exit polls showing Democratic strength among African Americans and youth. Voters in 11 states plus American Samoa cast ballots with 865 delegates at stake. GOP support spans high for a temporary Muslim ban in several states, while party leaders press unity after Trump’s dominance and Duke controversy.
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Clinton
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Sanders
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Virginia
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Duke
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Coal region voters push for change as Trump wins support
Bluefield Virginia and nearby towns draw residents to polls in a tight presidential race. Suzette Sawyers says coal industry woes drive urgency while veterans like Dean Anderson voice support for change. Others, including Nora St Clair, back a Republican candidate unseen at the town hall. Local economy concerns frame calls for action.
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Trump
Bluefield
Suzette Sawyers
West Virginia
Dean Anderson
North Tazewell
Nora St. Clair
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