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Government researchers incorporate chat room to answer students' questions on drugs
Associated Press WriterROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) _ It's nothing to LOL about. Students these days often have ready access to marijuana, alcohol and tobacco but they don't feel comfortable talking about the ramifications. So, some of the nation's government scientists went to the...Tags: Internet, Teen-agers, Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Pharmaceuticals
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Police: Pa. teen tried to kill his family by planting homemade explosive devices in their beds
Associated Press WriterPITTSBURGH (AP) _ A suburban Pittsburgh teenager tried to kill his sleeping family by placing homemade chlorine bombs while they slept, police said. Christopher Janney, 16, of South Fayette, was charged with attempted homicide for leaving what police...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Trials, Court Preliminary, Prosecution, Explosions
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Lloyd Thaxton, TV dance show host, dies at 81
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterLloyd Thaxton, the host of a popular Los Angeles TV dance show in the 1960s who memorably injected a visual zaniness into his daily rock 'n' roll party for teenagers, died Sunday. He was 81. Thaxton, who later became the Emmy Award-winning producer and...Tags: NBC, Emmy Awards, Cher, Rock and Roll Music, Studio City
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Man charged with the execution-style murders of teens
The Associated PressAuthorities have arrested a 20-year-old man charged with the execution-style murders of two central Florida teenagers in 2006. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Luc Pierre-Charles Jr. in east...Tags: Assault, Juvenile Delinquency, Murder
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Lenawee teen plans to plead in grandmother's death
A Lenawee County teen plans to plead guilty to poisoning her grandmother and could face a life sentence. Sixteen-year-old Kristina Adkins is scheduled to appear in Lenawee County Probate Court on Friday morning. Defense attorney Michael McFarland says...Tags: Punishment, Emergency Incidents, Theft, Trials, Juvenile Delinquency
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Experience Miami on a budget
The Associated PressIt might be notorious for its late-night party scene, swanky beach hotels with steeply priced drinks and the beachgoers who wear barely-there $300 swimsuits, but vacationing Miami-style doesn't have to cost a fortune. From $3 beers to staying at a hostel...Tags: Everglades, Tourism and Leisure, Coral Gables, Popular Music, Air Transportation Industry
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Ford feature will let parents set driving limits for teens
The Associated PressSo you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it. The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to...Tags: Road Accidents, Family, Teen-agers, Road Transportation, Research
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Robot suit rentals in Japan for disabled, elderly reads brain signals to help move legs
AP Business WriterTSUKUBA, Japan (AP) _ A robotic suit that reads brain signals and helps people with mobility problems will be available to rent in Japan for $2,200 a month starting Friday — an invention that may have far-reaching benefits for the disabled and...Tags: Defense, Berkeley (Alameda, California), Armed Forces, Colleges and Universities
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Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, study says; more research needed
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still...Tags: Diseases, Health Organizations, Medicine, Oakland (Alameda, California), University of Virginia
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10 ways to stop kids' Halloween sugar overload
The Associated PressHere are some ways that parents can get a handle on Halloween so children feel neither deprived, nor sick to their stomachs: - Decide with children, before Halloween, on what is a reasonable amount of candy to eat that night, and beyond. Will the...Tags: Halloween, Physical Fitness, Family, Religious Festivals, Public Holidays
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Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden baby death
Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday. Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still mysterious cause of...Tags: Diseases, Health Organizations, Medicine, Oakland (Alameda, California), University of Virginia
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Alt fuels, old haunts, open house
Tribune staffALT-FUEL SHOW Fueling the Future, the 45th annual Northwood University International Auto Show, will feature fuel- and energy-efficient Cars Oct. 10 through 12 at the college in Midland, Mich. The student-run, outdoor show will include 500 vehicles from...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Baby Products, Games, and Toys, Ceremonies, Academic Progress, Tourism and Leisure
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