added 2007 Fri Jun 15 18:10:06 by STONERS
Legislation passed by Congress would require all federal agencies in a state to comply with a governor's request that they fly their flags at half-staff to honor a fallen service member.
Legislation passed by Congress would require all federal agencies in a state to comply with a governor's request that they fly their flags at half-staff to honor a fallen service member.
added 2007 Tue May 29 21:04:56 by STONERS
More than two-thirds of Americans believe there are circumstances in which a patient should be allowed to die, but they are closely divided on whether it should be legal for a doctor to help terminally ill patients end their own lives by prescribing fatal drugs, a new AP-Ipsos poll finds.
More than two-thirds of Americans believe there are circumstances in which a patient should be allowed to die, but they are closely divided on whether it should be legal for a doctor to help terminally ill patients end their own lives by prescribing fatal drugs, a new AP-Ipsos poll finds.
added 2007 Fri May 11 14:38:24 by STONERS
Of 233 births last year in Madison county, which includes Greenville, four babies died before their first birthday. The figure is even higher in other counties nearby in the north of Florida, a world away from Miami or the tourist magnets of Orlando and the Florida Keys.
Of 233 births last year in Madison county, which includes Greenville, four babies died before their first birthday. The figure is even higher in other counties nearby in the north of Florida, a world away from Miami or the tourist magnets of Orlando and the Florida Keys.
added 2007 Sun May 6 1:49:58 by catstevens
The kidneys fail first. Then the central nervous system begins to misfire. Paralysis spreads, making breathing difficult, then often impossible without assistance. In the end, most victims die.
The kidneys fail first. Then the central nervous system begins to misfire. Paralysis spreads, making breathing difficult, then often impossible without assistance. In the end, most victims die.
added 2007 Sat Apr 14 19:02:35 by STONERS
A car bomb blasted through a busy bus station near one of Iraq 's holiest shrines Saturday, killing at least 37 people, police and hospital officials said.
A car bomb blasted through a busy bus station near one of Iraq 's holiest shrines Saturday, killing at least 37 people, police and hospital officials said.
added 2007 Fri Apr 13 13:09:08 by pagey
A Pakistani man faces death by stoning in the United Arab Emirates for committing adultery with four of his stepdaughters, a local daily reported on Friday.
A Pakistani man faces death by stoning in the United Arab Emirates for committing adultery with four of his stepdaughters, a local daily reported on Friday.
added 2007 Thu Apr 12 18:38:51 by STONERS
A strong earthquake that struck Indonesia's Sumatra island two years ago caused one of the biggest coral die-offs ever documented, a study by scientists from two conservation groups found.
A strong earthquake that struck Indonesia's Sumatra island two years ago caused one of the biggest coral die-offs ever documented, a study by scientists from two conservation groups found.
added 2007 Wed Mar 14 6:06:48 by STONERS
Suspected Muslim insurgents opened fire on a commuter van in Thailand's restive south Wednesday, killing eight passengers, police said.
Suspected Muslim insurgents opened fire on a commuter van in Thailand's restive south Wednesday, killing eight passengers, police said.
added 2007 Tue Mar 13 4:03:19 by springflower
Most Iraqis have been touched in some way by violence of past four years; bombs, death squads, fear. When US forces invaded Iraq four years ago, I never expected to find myself three weeks later standing guard outside my house with an AK-47 assault rifle to ward off looters. It was April 9, 2003, the same day a statue of Saddam Hussein was pul
Most Iraqis have been touched in some way by violence of past four years; bombs, death squads, fear. When US forces invaded Iraq four years ago, I never expected to find myself three weeks later standing guard outside my house with an AK-47 assault rifle to ward off looters. It was April 9, 2003, the same day a statue of Saddam Hussein was pul
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Ten years after Oregonians passed a controversial ballot measure allowing physicians to help some patients take their own lives, the records show that what critics feared has apparently not happened. No rush to end one's life, no people flocking here from other states, no pressure from family, doctors, and insurance companies to commit suicide.
Ten years after Oregonians passed a controversial ballot measure allowing physicians to help some patients take their own lives, the records show that what critics feared has apparently not happened. No rush to end one's life, no people flocking here from other states, no pressure from family, doctors, and insurance companies to commit suicide.
added 2007 Sun Mar 11 7:06:09 by pagey
Twenty people were killed and nine others missing after a mine flooded in northeast China on Saturday night, according to a report by Chinese state media on Sunday.
Twenty people were killed and nine others missing after a mine flooded in northeast China on Saturday night, according to a report by Chinese state media on Sunday.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 6:51:45 by STONERS
A total of seven people died in two separate weekend shootings at Connecticut homes, including an 81-year-old gunman, police said Sunday. Investigators believed both incidents were murder-suicides.
A total of seven people died in two separate weekend shootings at Connecticut homes, including an 81-year-old gunman, police said Sunday. Investigators believed both incidents were murder-suicides.
added 2007 Sat Feb 24 13:05:56 by pagey
Three Islamic militants died in eastern Pakistan when a powerful bomb they were transporting by bicycle accidentally exploded Saturday near a bustling cattle market, police said.
Three Islamic militants died in eastern Pakistan when a powerful bomb they were transporting by bicycle accidentally exploded Saturday near a bustling cattle market, police said.
added 2007 Mon Feb 19 6:03:46 by STONERS
Twin landslides hit Indonesia's Java island Sunday, killing at least 12 people after they were buried under mounds of earth.
Twin landslides hit Indonesia's Java island Sunday, killing at least 12 people after they were buried under mounds of earth.
added 2007 Sun Feb 18 22:42:05 by STONERS
Weekend avalanches killed five people in Montana, Utah and Idaho, with one bruised survivor traveling miles by snowmobile and on foot to reach help.
Weekend avalanches killed five people in Montana, Utah and Idaho, with one bruised survivor traveling miles by snowmobile and on foot to reach help.
added 2007 Mon Feb 12 8:36:09 by STONERS
Two brothers, ages 8 and 12, died Sunday after the younger boy fell through a sheet of ice covering a pond and his brother tried to rescue him.
Two brothers, ages 8 and 12, died Sunday after the younger boy fell through a sheet of ice covering a pond and his brother tried to rescue him.
added 2007 Mon Feb 5 6:37:31 by STONERS
At least 53 people have died of cholera since mid-November in the Republic of Congo, according to official figures released Sunday. Local officials said they believed the real toll was much higher.
At least 53 people have died of cholera since mid-November in the Republic of Congo, according to official figures released Sunday. Local officials said they believed the real toll was much higher.
added 2007 Tue Jan 23 15:50:56 by Eagle Eye
Every year, millions of migratory birds are killed when they collide with one of the thousands of communication towers scattered across the United States. As more and more cell phone, radio, and digital television towers are built, the escalating kills could soon spell disaster for many already at-risk songbirds like the Bell's Vireo, Golden-winged
Every year, millions of migratory birds are killed when they collide with one of the thousands of communication towers scattered across the United States. As more and more cell phone, radio, and digital television towers are built, the escalating kills could soon spell disaster for many already at-risk songbirds like the Bell's Vireo, Golden-winged
added 2006 Wed Aug 16 20:19:40 by capn_caveman
When it comes to brainpower they say you either use it or lose it. Now a study in mice suggests that the survival of newly formed adult brain cells depends on the amount of input they receive.
When it comes to brainpower they say you either use it or lose it. Now a study in mice suggests that the survival of newly formed adult brain cells depends on the amount of input they receive.
added 2006 Sat Aug 12 20:55:50 by jeremytoday
Militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades attacked U.S. troops patrolling in the remote northeast of Afghanistan, killing three soldiers before American forces repelled the assault with artillery fire, an official said Saturday.
Militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades attacked U.S. troops patrolling in the remote northeast of Afghanistan, killing three soldiers before American forces repelled the assault with artillery fire, an official said Saturday.
