Navy says marijuana use remains on submarines
Two crewmen report ongoing marijuana smoking aboard Polaris submarines despite 30 sailors being dismissed from sub duty last summer. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed 15 were dismissed in July from the USS Andrew Jackson and 13 in June from the USS Thomas Jefferson.
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Snake helper Charlie teaches at Randolph Elementary
In Arlington Virginia an eight pupil class for emotionally disturbed students uses a 4 foot boa named Charlie as a behavior aid. Good behavior earns points toward rewards and playtime with the snake. Teacher Stuart Bienhacker notes the idea came from a student and aims to foster responsibility and social adaptation through love not fear. Charlie is the popular reward in the program.
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Defeated in last election shakeup hits Japanese Communists
In Tokyo the Communist Party suffered a sharp defeat in the December 5 vote. Its Diet seats plunged from 38 to 17, failing to reach the minimum for independent legislation. Analysts note center parties and electoral law changes as factors, while the LDP lost its majority but shifted allies. The New Liberal Club surged from five to 17 seats, reshaping the political balance.
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