Today in History Recaps Notable Armaged Events
On December 29 1890 the Wounded Knee massacre in South Dakota killed about 300 Sioux by U.S. troops. In 1170 Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. In 1851 the first YMCA was organized in Boston. In 1916 Rasputin was killed in St. Petersburg. In 1940 Germany bombed London. In 1957 the Detroit Lions won the NFL title at Briggs Stadium. In 1975 LaGuardia Airport terminal bombing killed 11.
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Pasteurized milk outbreak tied to central Massachusetts dairy
Massachusetts health officials say pasteurization at Whittier Farms may have contained listeria exposure after four people fell ill. Two elderly men died, another elderly man and a pregnant woman survived with a miscarriage. The Shrewsbury dairy halted operations as investigators seek a source, with the farm serving Worcester-area homes.
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Alfred DeMaria
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Judge puts domestic partnership law on hold until Feb hearing
A federal judge paused Oregon's domestic partnership law set to take effect January 1 pending a February hearing. The measure, opposed by activists, would grant spousal rights to same sex couples, including inheritance, custody, tax, and insurance benefits. State officials said signatures were short for a referendum to suspend the law.
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Michael W. Mosman
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Secretary of State
Bush uses pocket veto to reject defense bill in Texas
President Bush declared a pocket veto on a sweeping defense policy bill amid objections to a provision that would expose Iraq to lawsuits for Saddam era actions. The veto halts a $696 billion package with $189 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan, delaying raises and reconstruction oversight while lawmakers weigh options.
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Popcorn King Anthony Aldrich Aims Back-To-Back Scouts Top Sales
Anthony Aldrich, a 14 year old Myers Park High freshman and Eagle Scout from Troop 107, led national popcorn sales last year with 19458 dollars and seeks 23000 dollars this year by the Monday midnight cutoff. He hit 22000 dollars on December 22 at a Panthers game tailgate in downtown Charlotte. He markets Trail’s End popcorn by engaging customers with eye contact and tailored pitches about diet and donations.
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