Detroit fights decay and shifts to civil infractions
In northwest Detroit, a burned-out house with a collapsed porch sits as an eyesore while city officials announce that starting next week violations will be civil infractions not criminal offenses. The revamped system can target wages, seize property, and block driver’s licenses to push property maintenance. Medina Noor, director of the new Department of Administrative Hearings, says residents intend to keep their properties but need a nudge.
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Storms Batter Western States Bring Snow and Wind
Storms lash parts of California and Arizona with heavy rain and snow while Colorado and Nevada endure feet of snowfall and strong winds. Since Monday five deaths in California and two in Colorado are blamed on the storms. Up to a foot of snow falls on Colorado mountains and Nevada reports 7 feet in some areas. Las Vegas airport records 1.5 inches of rain in 24 hours, a third of the yearly total. As the system advances, Colorado highways close due to accidents and avalanches.
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Obesity rises in preschoolers in the United States
Dallas report cites American Heart Association figures showing over 10 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are overweight, up from 7 percent in 1994, with 2002 data indicating rising trends across all ages. Experts link junk food, heavy TV use, and reduced family meals to early weight gain. Dr. Eckel and Dr. O'Donnell warn the trend may be worsening now.
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