Immigration deal doubtful as Trump remark prompts clash
US lawmakers from both parties clashed over President Trump use of a vulgar term to describe poor countries after an Oval Office meeting. Senators Cotton and Perdue denied Trump used the word while accusing Senator Durbin of misrepresentation, as Democrats urged accountability amid debate over protections for young immigrants.
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Keynote speaker urges action at MLK march in Lorain
After a march from Lorain City Hall to Greater Victory Christian Ministries for the 13th annual MLK celebration, Frank Whitfield president of Lorain County Urban League delivered the keynote. Pastor Tim Williams introduced Whitfield praising his passionate character and leadership.
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Five things to know about this year's flu
Kaiser Health News reports a severe flu season with widespread activity in 46 states and at least 106 deaths by mid December. Hospitalizations and ER visits are high, especially among seniors over 50 and children under 5, with California hit early and unusually severe.
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MLK Day Closures Hit Mail Banks and City Services
No mail delivery today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Most banks and government offices closed. Elyria trash collection delayed a day for rest of the week. A soul food dinner runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marcel Hall.
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Guns and ganja collide as Pennsylvania questions pot gun rules
Federal policy bars marijuana users from owning guns or ammo, forcing medical pot patients in Pennsylvania to choose between cannabis and firearms. Regulators also halted plans to link the patient registry to the state law enforcement network amid the debate.
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