San Francisco dog manl case heads to jurors
Superior Court Judge James Warren will instruct jurors on manslaughter and second degree murder before final arguments in the high profile case of Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel. Prosecutors presented 30 witnesses about the presa canario pair Bane and Hera, linked to the 140-pound Bane killing Diane Whipple. Bane was destroyed. Hera was euthanized after the couple lost a bid to keep her. Knoller could face up to 15 years if convicted, Noel up to four.
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California study tracks cancer in Hispanic farmworkers
A state agency study finds higher incidences of brain, leukemia, skin and stomach cancers among Hispanic farmworkers in California compared with other Hispanics, with uterine cancer more common in Hispanic women. The Cancer Registry study notes no direct pesticide link, while another study will assess specific pesticides and exposure duration.
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Authorities crack down on fertilizer thefts and meth
Kansas farmers and law enforcement report rising thefts of anhydrous ammonia from tanks used for fertilizer. Thieves drain chemical into containers to be used with cold medicines to make meth, risking spills and toxic gas. Efforts include new locks from Farmland Industries and proposed tougher regulations, amid a broader rise in meth labs statewide.
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Lawrence St Patrick's Day Parade Celebrates Irish Pride
The Lawrence St Patrick's Day Parade drew families and spectators despite Dad Bruce Rooney recovering from back surgery. The Rooney clan enjoyed the route with neon green wigs and shamrock outfits while noting they hope to bring their 16 foot float back next year. Local residents gathered around Massachusetts Street for a 2 pm parade as prizes were announced for parade entries including winning floats and nonprofit groups. The event honored sports writer Dick Schaap with a memorial award and featured Boy Scout and Brownie troops among participants.
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