Grayslake shifts holiday calendar to secular observance
Grayslake Elementary District 46 bans religious elements from school holidays and substitutes secular themes in calendars and activities. The policy aims to include all cultures while avoiding endorsement of any faith, drawing praise from the Anti-Defamation League but drawing debate on whether it silences religious or ethnic expressions.
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Breast implant firms snoop on lawsuit filers
In Houston, a suit against Baxter Healthcare alleges its lawyers hired a private investigator and a former prostitute to spy on eight implant recipients among 11 plaintiffs awaiting an upcoming trial. The defense argues surveillance is for trial prep. Baxter denies wrongdoing.
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Neaver regains light after four days of darkness in Denver
Olive Neuberg finally sees electricity as Public Service Co crews restore power after a snowstorm. Weimar said he has helped energize about 20,000 area homes since Wednesday, but about 100 homes remained without power by Monday afternoon. Neuberg described sleepless, frigid nights since a tree branch knocked out lines.
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