Carbon Hill Horoscope of a Town After Disaster
Fate cast a long shadow over Carbon Hill as mines and sewing plants closed since the 1950s and a burned high school foreshadowed decline. A weekend tornado killed seven in town, damaged most homes and the remaining elementary school, with vast outages and a shattered economy. officials fear a daunting recovery amid tight budgets and limited jobs. Gov Siegelman and federal aid teams arrived as authorities assess infrastructure and plan relief while residents cling to each other.
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Supreme Court to rule on library porn access
The Supreme Court will decide if the government can restrict Internet surfing at public libraries by tying federal funding to the use of filters on library computers. A Pennsylvania panel ruled that the Children's Internet Protection Act violates the First Amendment by blocking nonpornographic sites. Expert Eugene Volokh predicts the government may lose as the court weighs child protection against free speech.
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Legal Ways to Cut Nursing Home Costs Now
Law firm Habiger & Associates offers guidance to families overwhelmed by nursing home decisions. Learn how to legally reduce or eliminate monthly bills and obtain a free Consumer Guide to Title 19 of the Social Security Act by calling 1 888 895 7487 for a free recorded message.
FDA approves first home defibrillator for sale
The FDA cleared Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator priced at 2295 dollars, designed for untrained users with guided prompts. Experts praise access while urging training and caution that evidence of improved survival remains mixed and CPR remains essential.
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Real winners claim lotto prize in Washington
Lottery officials confirmed Pat and Dick Warren as the sole winners of Washington's 93 million Mega Millions prize after a false claimant was jailed on unrelated fraud charges. The TV claimant had been arrested earlier as detectives linked them to a string of fraud and theft cases.
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