U S envoy Hicks resigns after sexual misconduct findings
The White House said John Hicks, the U S ambassador to Eritrea, resigned last year following State Department investigators finding sexual misconduct. The inspector general reported Hicks violated standards, showing poor judgment and a hostile work environment, with unwelcome sexual behavior toward women.
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California sets pesticide plan after medfly finds in Riverside
Agriculture officials announced quarantines and planned pesticide use after four fertilized Mediterranean fruit flies were found in Riverside County. The discovery brings California’s medfly total to 23 this year, with ground malathion treatments and bait near each detection to protect fruit, nut, and vegetable crops.
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Milwaukee court allows life support removal in coma case
A guardian won approval to remove life support for a comatose 9 month old girl, with possible murder charges against the mother if death results. Judge Thomas Doherty set an appeal deadline of November 9, and sealed the identities of the child and family. The mother, serving a jail sentence for child abuse, is linked to the case after the infant has remained in a coma for seven months with brain damage from alleged shaking.
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Deepak Chopra counsels NBC executives in California seminar
Deepak Chopra, New Age author and lecturer, led a two hour session for NBC programming executives in California this month. He advised on living up to potential and recognizing opportunities, stressing television's influence and mindful use as a medium.
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Churches Plan Family Halloween Alternatives in DC Area
In the Washington area churches offer Halloween events focused on Christian themes. First Baptist Church of Glenarden hosts a Harvest Festival for about 1,000 attendees with no costumes. Ebenezer AME Church and Evangel Church provide Holyween and Heaven versus Hell experiences to promote evangelism.
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Murray State dorm fire linked to hazing prank
A Murray State University dormitory fire that killed 19 year old Michael Minger and injured Michael Priddy is linked to a hazing prank by members of a rugby club. Seven people including five rugby players were indicted on charges related to the September 18 blaze in Hester Hall.
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FDA threatens margarine maker over Benecol claim
FDA warns McNeil Consumer Products that its Benecol margarine is being marketed as a dietary supplement rather than a food. The agency says the product must gain approval as a new food ingredient or be shown safe and proven to reduce cholesterol before sale.
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