1964-2014: Former Jacksonville Police Officer Mark Larson, Who Lost Forearm

1964-2014: Former Jacksonville police officer Mark Larson, who lost forearm
A Good Samaritan ensured that Erica and Mark Larson remained inseparable until the former Jacksonville police officer, who kept his zest for life despite losing a forearm on duty 21 years ago, died last week. Larson's wife … The… Continue reading

Possible Reasons for Drug and Alcohol Misuse Affecting Young People?

Question by THE TRUTH: Possible reasons for drug and alcohol misuse affecting young people?
Your answers will help me with my research for a presentation that I have to give on the above subject. Is the raise due to culture, or possibly class, or is it just the ‘throw away… Continue reading

New Mexico Governor Urges Calm After Violent Protests – Reuters

New Mexico governor urges calm after violent protests – Reuters


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New Mexico governor urges calm after violent protests
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The remarks came a day after mounted police and others in riot gear, including gas masks, confronted demonstrators near the University of New Mexico, using tear gas when the… Continue reading

Heroin Addict Uses Near-Death Experience to Help Others

Heroin Addict Uses Near-Death Experience To Help Others
She then was admitted to The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, where Beers' drug abuse caused an infection in her heart. She had open heart surgery and … "We can support you but we can not rehab yourself. You have to… Continue reading

Senate Passes Chemotherapy, Cannabis Oil Bills

Senate passes chemotherapy, cannabis oil bills
Medical school leaders cash in on drug company boards. The average …. Four state senators will give their last floor speech in long careers Tuesday — Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center), Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and Tim Cullen (D-Janesville) are all …
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Albuquerque Police Chief Defends Actions After Protest Turns Violent

Albuquerque police chief defends actions after protest turns violent
Albuquerque police acted with restraint in dealing with … Eden told reporters. According to Eden, the events on Sunday appeared to be two separate protests. The first, beginning about noon, drew 300 to 350 people and was peaceful, he said.
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