Coming Sunday top story on local youth tobacco and drug use
The preview notes a Texas A&M study finding local students among the state's highest abusers of tobacco alcohol and drugs. Other items cover oil and gas industry signals a cautious recovery in the Permian Basin and a busy sports day with Permian OHS gymnastics and college basketball results.
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Packers Loss? Dietz Reflects on Wisconsin Roots and Super Bowl Hopes
Dietz spent nearly 14 years in Wisconsin then returned in 1994 to cover the Packers for WLUK TV. He speaks of locker room access to idols like Re White and remains cautiously optimistic about Green Bay's chances as fans anticipate a big game with many travel bookings.
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Scola Defends Clergy Rule on Male Priests at Lat eran Univ
Cardinal Scola, leading the Vatican tied Latin University, argues the church cannot alter a 2000 year practice of male-only priesthood. He cites Jesus choosing only men among the 12 apostles and says priesthood is linked to Jesus male sex.
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Cliff Clash Over Harder They Come Follow Up Plan
Kingston Jamaica Jimmy Cliff leads a sequel project with The Fugees star while rights holder Perry Henzell suspects infringement if the story resembles The Harder They Come. Henzell warns of possible legal action, recalling the original film based on Ivanhoe Martin.
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AIDS Deaths Decline After 1995 Peak, New York Figures Analyze
In 1995 AIDS deaths leveled at 7046 and fell to 4944 in 1996. Dr. Mary at the 4th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections cited monthly New York data showing a dramatic drop from 21 deaths per day to about 1 daily by November, with December uptick likely due to flu. Officials say the decline reflects a real reduction, not a statistical fluke, and not explained by fewer cases or early protease inhibitors.
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Friday's PICK 3 3 0 9 numbers update note
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Smokes Policy Sparks Debate At New Hampshire Firm
A New Hampshire company enforces a strict workplace no smoking rule with visitors screened at a converted barn entrance. Critics say the policy overreaches while executives defend it, noting sinus headaches from smoke smells and a long history of nonsmoking hiring.
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Puerto Rico tax repeal fight pits statehood against jobs
Gov. Pedro Rossello argues 936 repeal hinders statehood by tying tax benefits to federal funding. Mayor Cruz Manzano and Hector Acevedo warn millions in jobs could vanish as industries and banks reconsider operations. Experts cite wage gaps and costs as incentives for firms to leave while locals push tax strategies to keep investments.
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