Inside a jury pool for a drug case in New Mexico
Forty potential jurors sit in a courtroom as voir dire begins for a criminal trial over heroin possession. Voices reveal strict views on drug laws, mixed experiences with police, and doubts about prison rehabilitation, reflecting personal conflicts guiding jurors.
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Welfare reform under pressure as HHS loosens work rules
Editorial argues the 1996 TANF law cut welfare as a federal entitlement and boosted work incentives. It cautions HHS actions could erode the act via waivers and executive power without Congress, urging bipartisan legislative fixes and strict limits on waivers.
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Statins reduce heart risks but may cause muscle aches
Statins lower total and LDL cholesterol and cut heart attack risk though muscle aches occur in about 5 to 15 percent and serious injury is rare. Coenzyme Q10 might help, but evidence is limited. its depletion with statins and possible interactions require caution before use.
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Romney Hood label sparks lighthearted campaign tale in Sherwood Forest
The piece notes President Obama calls Romney Romney Hood to accuse higher middle class taxes and favors for Trump, citing Tax Policy Center analysis and a Wall Street Journal rebuttal. It traces Robin Hood lore and actor portrayals while noting uncertainty about Robin Hood’s historic existence.
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Artesia Recruits Complete Navy Training and Air Force NCO School
Navy Seaman recruits Guillermo A. Orquiz and Israel B. Porras of Artesia completed recruit training at the Recruit Training Command. Both graduated Artesia High School in 1983 and 1984 respectively and joined the Navy in April 1987. Staff Sgt. Kenneth De Los Santos, Roswell native, graduated from the Air Force NCO Leadership School and serves as a munitions specialist with the 82nd Supply Squadron at Williams AFB.
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