Massachusetts to require tobacco ingredient disclosures
A bill advancing in Boston would force cigarette makers to reveal all ingredients including flavor enhancers and preservatives. With Gov. Weld poised to sign, buyers would learn how addictive each brand is and tobacco products would face rigorous labeling across cigarettes pipes and chewing tobacco. The industry warns of legal challenges, aiming to block what could become a national model.
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Boston
Massachusetts
William Weld
Park
Boy threatens mother over teddy bear punishment in Florida
In Orlando a 10 year old boy faced a first court appearance on aggravated assault charges after threatening his mother with a knife for taking away his teddy bear. He wore 24 inch cuffs due to pant leg binding and was ordered to Lakeside Alternatives for mental health evaluation. The sheriff's report notes he is already medicated for severe anger.
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Orlando
Fla
Orange County
Sheriff's
Blood test flags underactive thyroid in adults
A Johns Hopkins led study finds a $29 blood test detects hypothyroidism in patients 39 and older, aiding treatment for fatigue weight gain and high cholesterol. Lead author Dr Paul Laden Sohn notes millions may be undiagnosed. Screening the thyroid gland every five years is advised.
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Baltimore
Paul Ladenson
Johns Hopkins University
Kevorkian seeks high court ruling on death aids case
Dr. Jack Kevorkian has petitioned the U S Supreme Court to review a Michigan injunction barring him from helping people die by their own actions. He argues the injunction violates First Amendment privacy and liberty rights, while noting 33 deaths since 1990.
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Southfield
Mich
Jack Kevorkian
U.S. Supreme Court
Iue
Michigan
Hut
Kevorkian
Oakland County
Michigan Court of Appeals
Michigan Supreme Court
Pager misdial leads Bend suspect to police arrest
In Bend Oregon a suspect trying to reach a dealer via pager dialed the wrong number and contacted police. Narcotics Detective Jim Porter recounted the caller identified as Wayne and sought a quarter pound of marijuana. Thomas Van Hoose, 21, was charged with possession delivery and conspiracy to deliver.
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Bend
Ore
Sai
Jim Porter
Wayne Ane
Porter
Wayne
Thomas van Hoose
Oregon
Stiles
Century of Steps: Lenore Schaeffer Turns 100 Dancer
Lenore Schaeffer reaches age 100 as America’s oldest ballroom dancer. She learned to dance in childhood, mastered the Charleston with her first husband, took up tap at 96, paused after a divorce and late second marriage, then resumed dancing and racked up over 300 first place prizes across waltz to rock and roll, now favoring ballroom.
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Phoenix
Lenore Schaeffer
Schaeffer
America
Darigold pulls sign after insult to mental health
An ice cream maker will remove a week old sign that mocked mental health patients with a mock newspaper headline about an asylum escape. David Pollack and Mental Health Services West criticize the joke as harmful while Darigold's Jeff Princevalle says the sign will be taken down by August 1 and the company acknowledges the error.
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Portland
Ore
Darigold Aq Teauirea
Vermont
David Pollack
Mental Health Services West
Darigold
Jeff Princevalle
Princevalle
Process of choosing a new chief at Onondaga mourns Shenandoah
Within the shade of a great tree and the shell of a Longhouse at the Onondaga Nation, elders and kin gathered to lay Leon Shenandoah to rest. Members spoke on the challenge of replacing him, stressing the need for an Onondaga Tadadaho who commands trust and language, as hundreds offered food and prayers while mourners mingled with visitors from Maryland to Michigan.
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Leon
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Nord
Tadadaho
Maryland
Reese
Leon Shenandoah
Tom
Seneca
Veronica
Akewesasne
Jan
Harry Rutter
Michigan
Harry
Joctor
Bum
Tan
Jumping Rope Joins Southwest Double Dutchers in Action
The Southwest Double Dutchers at Southwest Community Center train for speed and accuracy, earning a spot at the World Tournament in Savannah. Led by Monique Wright-Williams, the group emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and perseverance as they progress from street play to organized competition with events drawing hundreds of spectators.
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Issa Williams
Willams
Williams
Syracuse
Southwest
Savannah
Marinda Williams
Marissa
Wrislater
Henninger High School
Monique Wright-Williams
America
Japan
Bronx
Ianahthe Tain Mathera
Ihlinge
Southwest Community Center
South Ave
Wright-Williams
Marissa Williams
Marinda
Rees
Fowler
Calmesha Givens
Turners
Shea Middle School
Nowest
Givens
Wright- Wiliams
Rochester
Uwe Chise
AU Riga
Jasmine
Dante Uli
Lou
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