Washington to vote on the toughest statewide smoking ban
Seattle residents discuss Initiative 901 that would ban smoking in bars and restaurants and within 25 feet of public openings. Supporters cite health gains and examples from other states while opponents warn of economic impact on small businesses.
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Somali pirates grow bolder after cruise liner assault
Somali pirate gangs, including ones that hijacked a U N aid ship for 100 days, are increasing audacity off the 1 880 mile coast. The Seabourn Spirit attack near Mogadishu underscores rising threats amid chaos in Somalia and calls for patrols by neighboring nations.
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Yale to offer free advanced music education after $100 million gift
An anonymous $100 million donation to the Yale School of Music will make advanced music education free starting next year. Yale expects the policy to pressure other schools to follow, highlighting high debt burdens on graduates and the need for financial aid to sustain careers in music.
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Puppy mills under scrutiny as activists critique farms
Animal rights groups say scenic Lancaster County farms hide large scale breeders with maltreated dogs and diseased animals. Critics urge tighter regulation as a Senate subcommittee weighs a bill giving the Agriculture Department power to oversee breeders who sell directly to consumers. Pennsylvania is labeled a puppy mill hotspot alongside several other states.
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