Drownings in Lake Michigan drop after 2016 spike in county waters
After a high drowning rate in 2016, 2017 showed some relief in Ottawa County with only two drownings so far. Notable recent deaths include Ghulam Yahya at Holland State Park and Nate Marcus, a Holland Christian graduate, both accidents. Lake Michigan remains deadly with 287 of 613 Great Lakes drownings since 2010 happening there.
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Mexico hit by new magnitude 6.1 quake in Oaxaca
A second strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Mexico about 400 kilometers from the earlier quake. Oaxaca officials report a wall collapse killed a woman in Asuncion Ixtaltepec and four injured as homes were damaged. The earlier quake left at least 96 dead and was Mexico's deadliest in 32 years.
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Ailing McCain Backs Bipartisan Stance Despite Push to Overhaul Health Care
Arizona Senator John McCain, facing cancer and a late-career moment, refused to join a last-ditch Republican bid on health care. Close aides say he wrestled with the choice, prioritizing bipartisanship and the integrity of the Senate over party pressure from his longtime ally.
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Michigan bill targets environmental health in schools
State lawmakers led by Rep. Stephanie Chang and Rep. Kristy Pagan introduced House Bill 4977 to require environmental assessments for new or expanded school sites. The measure targets air and water contamination safety hazards noise and odors, linking site quality to student attendance and performance.
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