Border bullfights spark protests in El Paso
UPI report says animal rights groups threaten bombings and harassment to stop ticket sales for Juarez bullfights. El Paso agencies halted promotions amid fears of terrorism as activists mail anti bullfight packets while promoters defend cruelty-free handling and cultural importance.
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Activist Pleads Guilty Over Pipe Bombs Linked to Firm
Fran Stephanie Trutt pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to possessing an unregistered firearm after two pipe bombs were found in her Queens home. She had been accused of attempting to kill Leon Hirsch, chairman of U S Surgical Corp, by planting a bomb outside his parking space. Prosecutors expect the Connecticut case to proceed separately in the fall.
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Debate over marijuana for medical use in cancer care
Boston reports on the debate over medical marijuana amid cancer treatment. John Dunsmore III describes severe chemotherapy nausea improved by smoking marijuana, fueling advocacy for medical legalization. Critics warn of unproven benefits and harm, while supporters cite evidence for nausea relief and glaucoma treatment.
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Gabriel Nahas
Columbia University
New York
Robert Randall
The
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Washington, D.C
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