Portee sentenced to 50 years for Bloods founder crimes
U S District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald gave Omar Portee founder of United Blood Nation a 50 year term after he was convicted in August of racketeering murder conspiracy credit card fraud and drug selling. Prosecutors say Portee led a violent East Coast gang creating fear in the Bronx with stabbings and murders. Officials also report a separate effort to turn the The Station nightclub site into a memorial amid potential land transfers and lawsuits. Three dozen abuse suits target the Rockville Centre diocese seeking about 1.5 billion dollars for alleged priest abuse and church cover up with various damages requests.
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Oregon teacher poaching rises as budgets bite
In Portland and at the Oregon Convention Center recruiters from Dallas and California woo teachers amid budget cuts and teacher layoffs. States offer signing bonuses up to 7000 dollars while Oregon funds fall short, driving 3000 educators at a statewide fair to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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Ohio State fire probe: six detectors worked but not used
An off campus house where five college students died had six working smoke detectors and four fire extinguishers that were unused, attorney says. Victims include two Ohio State students and three visiting Ohio University students. Cause of death listed as smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Police will release findings today. Investigators examine party dynamics amid alcohol as a possible factor.
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Preschool eye exams reveal hidden vision issues nationwide
A Kentucky law requiring comprehensive preschool vision exams uncovers many problems parents miss. A study finds nearly one in seven children examined need glasses and five percent have major undiagnosed issues. Early detection helps prevent learning barriers and potential vision loss.
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Vigorous exercise key to heart health says study
A British study in Heart finds only vigorous exercise such as jogging stairs climbing and swimming lowers the risk of premature death from heart disease among 2000 men over a decade. Moderate activity like brisk walking showed no significant benefit, challenging but not overturning US and WHO guidance. Medical experts caution against overreacting and call for more evidence.
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