Police move in on Portland park as protesters resist
Several hundred protesters marched in downtown Portland as riot police cleared Occupy encampments in nearby parks. Police forced protesters into the street after the midnight eviction deadline, arresting more than 50. Demonstrators regrouped and debated next moves while clashes, warnings, and tense standoffs defined the afternoon.
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Protests Erupt Across Cities as Parks Cleared and Arrests Made
In Salt Lake City police arrested 19 after protesters refused to leave a park where a man was found dead in his tent. In Albany police arrested 24 Occupy Albany protesters for trespassing after defying an 11 p.m. curfew at a state park. Denver authorities removed a downtown encampment and arrested four for interfering with officers. In San Francisco violence occurred as two demonstrators attacked officers during a march, one slashing a hand with a pen knife. Officials fenced off downtown parks and vowed peaceful enforcement. Mayor Adams defended the clearance, saying the city must enforce the law and keep the peace.
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San Francisco
Carlos Manfredi
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Doan Speaks at Harvard on Service Dogs for Vets
Doan outlines training service dogs to aid veterans with PTSD and physical injuries. Caplan criticizes drug-centered models, promoting canine therapy to reconnect veterans, reduce moral anguish, and trigger alerts during PTSD episodes. Dean envisions nationwide training and certification for service dogs and expanded canine outreach.
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Harvard
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Dean
Illinois plan could shrink state mental health beds and close centers
The Department of Human Services would cut state developmental center capacity by at least 600 and could close up to four centers by summer 2014. National figures show large cuts to mental health funding, while officials warn bed reductions force patients to seek care in crowded community and hospital settings.
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Carbondale
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States weigh pros cons of smart meters
Connecticut and other states debate smart meters amid cost concerns from 250 to 500 dollars per installation. Proponents promise outages alerts and time based rates while critics point to uncertain savings, higher bills for some, and privacy and health worries. Regulators study opt out options and potential savings versus costs across multiple states including Maine Vermont Nevada and New Hampshire.
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Schrag
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Maine
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Seth Wheeler
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George Jepsen
Winds lash Illinois causing outages and lane closure on Route 13
Gusting winds felled tree limbs and prompted scattered power outages in Jefferson Randolph Williamson counties Sunday. Ameren Illinois posts outages while dispatchers report no major damage. repairs swift. Weather outlook shows showers possible today and rising storm chances tonight with cooler temps ahead.
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