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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Smoking levels reach all-time low in the United States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Americans are kicking the habit in record numbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of adults who smoke cigarettes is at an all-time low in the United States. From 2005 to 2008, the number of smokers in the U.S. dropped from... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Exposure to verbal conflict can help children handle stressful situations

COLLEGE STATION, Pa., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Did your Thanksgivings always turn into a politically-charged shouting match? Did your sibling rivalries regularly feature intense squabbling over the TV remote, last piece or pizza or access to dad's car? If so, you may be better equipped to handle stressful... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Police: 29 arrested overnight in Ferguson

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/11/25/Police-29-arrested-overnight-in-Ferguson/6811416906769/?spt=hts&or=1 Source Cited: www.upi.com Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Ferguson grand jury indictment decision on Darren Wilson expected Monday

CLAYTON, Mo., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A decision is expected Monday from the grand jury investigating the Aug. 8 shooting of Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch will hold a press conference Monday afternoon, either at 4 p.m. or 7... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Marion Barry Dies At 78

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/marion-barry-dies-4-term-dc-mayor-the-most-powerful-local-politician-of-his-generation/2014/11/23/331ad222-c5da-11df-94e1-c5afa35a9e59_story.html Source Cited: www.washingtonpost.com Sign in to see full entry.

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