Tax on Sweet Drinks Expands Across Cities and States
Washington AP reports lawmakers nationwide push taxes on sports drinks tea and soda to raise revenue for health programs and curb obesity and diabetes. Proponents argue new taxes fund public health while critics urge caution on consumer costs and effectiveness.
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Celtics Take 3-0 Lead With 94 71 Victory
The Boston Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic 94 71 to widen their playoff series lead to 3 0. Glen Davis scored 17 points while Rajon Rondo contributed 11 points and 12 assists as Boston seized control on Saturday night.
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Obituaries for Miller-Noles Russ Bryan Burkart Zengerle Houser
Obituaries published for Jennifer Miller-Noles Pat Russ Mildred Millie Bryan John Philip Burkart Mary Ann Zengerle Everett J Houser. Forecast page notes a today high of 94 and low of 59 for the day.
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Oil Spill Casts Deep Shadow Across Gulf Marshes
Gulf coast oil slick spreads through Louisiana wetlands threatening fish and wildlife. Officials discuss drastic cleanup risks such as burning and flooding to move oil, with inaction favored in some areas as nature slowly breaks down the spill. A pelican rookery off Louisiana coast shows oil contamination as birds and eggs suffer.
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Eight survive crash of Air India Express jet in India
A Boeing 737 800 of Air India Express carrying 166 people overshot a hilltop runway near Mangalore in southern India. Several passengers escaped before the wreckage caught fire, but after initial rescue, no additional survivors were found at Bajpe airport. Local firefighters battled the burning debris along the hillside.
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Roswell High School Graduates 239 In 2010 Class
Roswell High School conferred 239 diplomas at a Wool Bowl commencement ceremony Saturday evening. The Class of 2010 opened with the choir singing I'm Movin On while fans celebrated with applause balloons and air horns.
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Gateway Christian honors 14 graduates at Saturday ceremony
Gateway Church welcomed family and friends as 14 Gateway Christian School seniors graduated. Superintendent Rev. Rick Rapp urged courage and faith, while Jonathan Ogle and a prerecorded student speech framed the graduation. Grace Nobles was valedictorian, Alexander Meeks salutatorian, with six graduates in honors.
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Ten new baby animals arrive at Spring River Zoo
The Spring River Park and Zoo welcomed ten new arrivals since July. Head keeper Marge Wood notes that only two are offspring of the zoo’s existing animals, highlighting the year of baby arrivals. See ZOO, Page A8.
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