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RFE/RL Journalist Dies In Russian Missile Strikes On Kyiv - RFE/RL 4.29.22
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MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE MUST BE SANCTIONED - Catholic League 4.29.22
Things to know about the Catholic Church in Ukraine - CNA 4.24.22
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE MUST BE SANCTIONED - Catholic League 4.29.22
Biden administration takes heat over DHS disinformation board - Washington Examiner 4.30.22
Mike drop: Trump endorses Pence’s brother without mentioning veep - Washington Examiner 4.29.22
Coyote attacks toddler in Huntington Beach tourist area - Washington Examiner 4.29.22
Amid rise in crime, DC public transit boosts police presence - Washington Examiner 4.30.22
Lawsuit says USPS didn't do proper environmental review for vehicle purchase plan - UPI 4.28.22
Japan's Kane Tanaka, Guinness' oldest person in the world, dies at 119 - UPI 4.25.22
World Penguin Day was founded by Antarctica researchers - UPI 4.25.22
FAA investigates 'plane swap' that failed during stunt in Arizona desert - UPI 4.25.22
The Satanic Temple sues York, Pennsylvania, school over after school club denial - Fox 4.24.22
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EPA waives restrictions on ethanol gasoline in bid to lower prices - Washington Examiner 4.29.22
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Federal judge strikes down mask mandate for airliners, public transportation - UPI 4.18.22
Supreme Court again denies hearing for NYC teachers' vax mandate case - UPI 4.18.22
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Musk’s Vision for Twitter Could Mean a Trump Comeback - Barron's 4.15.22
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ECONOMY, BUSINESS
Here’s What Elon Musk Can Do if Twitter Rejects His Bid - Barron's 4.15.22
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Judge cuts $137M awarded to Tesla employee in discrimination suit to $15M - UPI 4.15.22
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ENERGY, OIL
Biden Administration Resumes Oil Leases on Federal Land - WSJ 4.14.22
U.S. oil drilling, output moving higher with energy prices - Reuters 4.14.22
U.S. and Allies Agree to Largest Oil Release in History to Combat Putin’s War - DOE 4.7.22
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Climate change damaging U.S military bases in the Arctic, report warns - AP/Military Times 4.17.22
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I No Longer Drive and Want To Retire in a Highly Walkable Urban Area With Many Cultural Activities; Where Should I Go? - Realtor.com 4.15.22
‘Fix My Flip’ Reveals One Thing a Contractor Should Never, Ever Do - Realtor.com 4.15.22
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JOBS, CAREERS
Why 2022 Is the Year You Get Your Dream Job - WSJ 1.3.22
Workers Should See Job Gains Even Amid the Latest Covid-19 Wave - WSJ 1.3.22
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Goodyear Tire Stands to Gain From the Transition to EVs - Barron's 2.25.22
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MEDIA
Liberal PBS hails House speaker Pelosi for disrupting 'White capitalist patriarchy' - Fox 4.17.22
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ENTERTAINMENT
Columbo's Basset hound "Dog" was a rescue dog in real life, just like on the show: From a Burbank shelter to television stardom - MeTV 4.11.21
ASTROWORLD DISASTER: Astroworld survivors sue rapper Travis Scott, organizers - UPI 11.8.21
At least 8 dead in 'mass casualty event' at Travis Scott Astroworld concert - NY Post 11.6.21
Meet Charlotte Kirk: The 28-Year-Old Actress Who Took Down Two Studio Chiefs - SCW NEWSWATCH: Variety 8.19.20
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CATHOLIC TV MASS: Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022 - Catholic TV (Boston)
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RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION, CHURCH SCANDALS
Ex-Pope Benedict failed to act on child sex abuse, German probe finds - NY Post 1.21.22
Catholic priest suspected of sharing child porn using church's internet: cops - NY Post 11.1.21
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
HEALTH
Will Biden Continue Wrecking Social Security for Seniors and Future Retirees?
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ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, WILDLIFE, PETS
Climate change damaging U.S military bases in the Arctic, report warns - AP/Military Times 4.17.22
India's toxic air: How pollution and politics put millions at risk - Nikkei 4.18.22
Causes of Climate Change - NASA
Ten Signs of a Warming World - NOAA
SPACE
Lyrid meteor shower to peak ahead of Earth Day - UPI 4.18.22
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AVIATION
Boeing Might Have a Russian Titanium Problem - Barron's 3.7.22
Airlines call on Biden admin to halt 5G deployment near airports - UPI 1.18.22
AT&T, Verizon to delay activating some 5G towers over airline disruption fears - UPI 1.18.22
Airlines Warn of Crippling Flight Disruptions if New 5G Rollout Isn’t Delayed - Barron's 1.3.22
SCW NEWSWATCH: "'UFO' in Congo jungle turns out to be internet balloon" - Reuters 8.27.20
Suppliers Are Key To Aviation’s COVID Recovery - Aviation Week
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AT&T, Verizon to delay activating some 5G towers over airline disruption fears - UPI 1.18.22
SCIENCE
Safer fluorination process developed using flow electrochemistry - Chemistry World
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NATIVE AMERICANS
Census undercount risks funding for Native American reservations - Roll Call 4.14.22
Ending Violence Against Native Women - Indian Law Resource Center
IMMIGRATION, ILLEGAL ALIENS
ILLEGALS: Biden angrily defends DOJ plans for $450K migrant separation payouts - NY Post 11.6.21
Biden playing a deadly game using secret flights to move migrants - NY Post 10.18.21
Facebook Settles With U.S. Government Over Improperly Reserving Jobs for Immigrants - WSJ 10.19.21
Border Patrol arrests at highest level in 35 years: report - NY Post 10.20.21
Why Biden won't tell: Prez won't reveal where record number of illegal immigrants are going; The New York Post confirmed this week what the Biden administration is quietly ushering in near-record numbers of illegal immigrants, even as it claims to be enforcing the border. - NY Post 10.19.21
Biden playing a deadly game using secret flights to move migrants - NY Post 10.18.21
Leaked Border Patrol docs show mass release of illegal immigrants into U.S. - Fox 10.13.21
Leaked Border Patrol docs show mass release of illegal immigrants into U.S. - Fox 10.13.21
Supreme Court allows border wall construction during challenges - UPI
RACE, RIOTS, PROTESTS
Judge cuts $137M awarded to Tesla employee in discrimination suit to $15M - UPI 4.15.22
Man who tried to burn Minnesota school during BLM riots gets probation - NY Post 2.5.22
Kyle Rittenhouse ACQUITTED after jury deliberates for 26 hours in tense trial - Fox 1l.19.21
Sacheen Littlefeather, who rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar in 1973, says she was blacklisted by Hollywood; The actor didn’t accept his 1973 Academy Award for best actor for his performance in 'The Godfather' - Fox 4.26.21
Two L.A. County deputies critically wounded in 'ambush' - UPI
LA County Sheriffs Video of Assassination Attempt (twitter "thread")
Joe Biden Racist to Choose Kamala Harris As Running Mate - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "This is why Jacob Blake had a warrant out for his arrest" - New York Post 8.28.20
Biden condemns ‘needless violence’ in Kenosha, Trump sends in feds to restore ‘law and order’ - Fox
Georgetown Student Petition: Create a ‘Sanctuary Space’ Campus by Banning Cops - Breitbart 7.19.20
DHS removes acting chief of intelligence and analysis after protest response - UPI
TERRORISM
Terrorist who took hostages in Texas synagogue had been probed by UK spy agency - NY Post 1.18.22
New York City identifies two new 9/11 victims ahead of 20th anniversary - UPI 9.7.21
Terrorism Links
SPIES, INTELLIGENCE
Lithuania pays U.S. terror suspect $113,000 for enduring CIA agents' torture - UPI 1.10.22
German Domestic Intelligence Chief Warns Of Increased Russian Activity - RFE/RL 6.6.21
U.S. NSA to unveil hybrid cloud programme by end of 2020 - Jane's
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INTERNATIONAL
SCW RUSSIA REPORT
Chinese and Russian ambitions in space pose threat, Pentagon warns - Roll Call 4.12.22
UN Says Growing Evidence Of Russian War Crimes In Ukraine - RFE/RL 4.22.22
Russia renews attack on Mariupol and missiles hit Odesa, Ukraine says - Reuters 4.23.22
Booby-trapped bridge blows up as Russian convoy drives over it: Ukrainian forces - Washington Examiner 4.15.22
Moody's: Russia may face credit default for payments in rubles - UPI 4.15.22
Experts say Russian economy is on the brink of collapse - Fox 4.15.22
U.S. charges Russian lawmaker, others with running disinformation scheme - UPI 4.15.22
Russian Black Sea Flagship Sunk by Ukrainian Missiles, U.S. Confirms - WSJ 4.15.22
Senate votes 100-0 to strip Russia of normal trade status - UPI 4.7.22
Russia 'Taking Incredible Losses' In Ukraine, Senior U.S. Official Says - RFE/RL 3.30.22
Russia continues bombardment of Ukrainian cities despite peace talk claims - NY Post 3.30.22
No To War: How Some Russians Are Protesting The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine - RFE/RL 3.30.22
Biden contradicts aides and reaffirms his call for Putin's overthrow - NY Post 3.28.22
Ukrainian Officer Says Kremlin Plans To Split Country As New Talks To Begin - RFE/RL 3.27.22
Oil Prices Stay High as Russian Crude Shortage Hits Market; The de facto buyers’ strike on Russian crude that began a month ago propelled oil prices to their highest levels in years. Now the real effects are starting to create a second wave of impact. - WSJ 3.27.22
Could The War In Ukraine Trigger A Global Food Crisis? - RFE/RL 3.27.22
UK seizes two jets owned by Russian billionaire Eugene Shvidler - NY Post 3.26.22
Russian Shift Threatens More Suffering for Eastern Ukraine - WSJ 3.26.22
Companies Providing Technology for Russian Military Face Sanctions - WSJ 3.25.22
Russia blocks NY pension systems from dumping nearly $300M in stocks - NY Post 3.26.22
Russia Links:
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[PDF] Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Natural Gas Pipeline to Germany - CRS 8.24.21
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UKRAINE
LIVE BRIEFING: Russia Invades Ukraine - RFE/RL
UN Says Growing Evidence Of Russian War Crimes In Ukraine - RFE/RL 4.22.22
Russia renews attack on Mariupol and missiles hit Odesa, Ukraine says - Reuters 4.23.22
"Ukraine Rushes to Evacuate Civilians in East as Russia’s Offensive Pushes Forward; The main cities in the Ukrainian-controlled parts of the region have already turned into ghost towns ..." - WSJ 4.19.22 - SCW Newswatch
Zelensky: 'Battle of Donbas' underway as Russians launch major offensive - UPI 4.18.22
Inside Azovstal: The Ukrainian Metalworks That Has Become A 'Last Stand' Fortress - RFE/RL 4.19.22
Ukrainian Forces in Mariupol Rebuff Russian Ultimatum to Surrender; Russia on verge of capturing city; Zelensky warns ‘elimination’ of surrounded troops would endanger peace talks - WSJ 4.17.22
Booby-trapped bridge blows up as Russian convoy drives over it: Ukrainian forces - Washington Examiner 4.15.22
Russian Black Sea Flagship Sunk by Ukrainian Missiles, U.S. Confirms - WSJ 4.15.22
Russia continues bombardment of Ukrainian cities despite peace talk claims - NY Post 3.30.22
Russia 'Taking Incredible Losses' In Ukraine, Senior U.S. Official Says - RFE/RL 3.30.22
No To War: How Some Russians Are Protesting The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine - RFE/RL 3.30.22
Could The War In Ukraine Trigger A Global Food Crisis? - RFE/RL 3.27.22
Ukrainian Officer Says Kremlin Plans To Split Country As New Talks To Begin - RFE/RL 3.27.22
Could The War In Ukraine Trigger A Global Food Crisis? - RFE/RL 3.27.22
Russian Shift Threatens More Suffering for Eastern Ukraine - WSJ 3.25.22
Ukrainian mayor taken hostage, released after protesters push Russian troops back - NY Post 3.26.22
Hunter Biden helped secure funds for US biolab contractor in Ukraine: e-mails; A trove of e-mails on Hunter Biden's infamous laptop found that he played a role in helping a California defense contractor analyze killer diseases and bioweapons in Ukraine. - NY Post 3.26.22EU, EUROPE
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S., Georgia sign military training pact amid Russian threat on the Black Sea" - Defense News
German Domestic Intelligence Chief Warns Of Increased Russian Activity - RFE/RL 6.6.21
EU Does Not Recognize Lukashenka As Belarusian President, Borrell Says
Austria: Two arrested after Chechen dissident shot dead
BALTICS
Baltics
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BELARUS
Belarus funneled people to border with Poland, migrants say - UPI 11.13.21
BELARUS: EU faces down fresh crisis at its borders, as officials accuse Belarus of weaponizing migrant surge - Fox 11.12.21
RUSSIA & BELARUS: Kremlin Lashes Out At West, Defends Troop Movements, As It Boosts Role In Belarus-EU Border Crisis - RFE/RL
RUSSIA & BELARUS: Putin’s Belarus Offensive - WSJ 11.11.21
BELARUS: Europe Sees ‘a New Type of War,’ Accusing Belarus of Weaponizing Migrants - WSH 11.12.21
'Stay Strong': Noted Belarusian Lawyer Who Defended Political Prisoners Deprived Of License - RFE/RL 10.26.21
The Week In Russia: Two Countries, Two Crackdowns - RFE/RL 6.4.21
NATO Chief Says Belarus Becoming 'More And More Dependent' On Russia - RFE/RL 6.6.21
Belarus Scrambles Fighter to Force Airliner Down to Arrest Journalist - Newsmax 5.23.21
Belarus Protesters Tell Of Police Abuse And Torture - RFE/RL
Canada, U.K. Announce Sanctions As Pressure On Belarus Leadership Builds
Tsikhanouskaya Starts Naming Shadow Cabinet For Belarus While In Exile
Belarus Resource Links
IRAN
Entering Dangerous, Uncharted Waters: Iran’s 60 Percent Highly Enriched Uranium - Institute for Science and International Security 4.11.22
Iran, China Launch Cooperation Pact, As Beijing Slams U.S. Sanctions On Tehran - RFE/RL 1.15.22
Iran Links:
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Iran Nuclear - Institute for Science and International Security
MIDDLE EAST
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AFGHANISTAN
Graphic photos show Afghan journalists beaten by Taliban - NY Post 9.9.21
Taliban Co-Founder "Baradar the Butcher" Reportedly Set to Lead Afghani Taliban Regime
Taliban calls China its 'trustworthy friend' - Fox News 9.3.21
Growing fears child brides brought to US in Afghan evacuation - NY Post 9.3.21
CENTRAL ASIA
CHINA
Chinese and Russian ambitions in space pose threat, Pentagon warns - Roll Call 4.12.22
How Has The Ukraine War Changed The Chinese-Russian Partnership? - RFE/RL 3.25.22
China warns U.S. of 'serious consequences' after Navy warship crosses South China Sea - UPI 1.2.22
Taiwan conducts military drills to intercept Chinese warplanes - NY Post 1.5.22
Rising Threat From China Pushes U.S. and Japan to Deepen Military Cooperation - WSJ 1.2.22
China unveils plan to 'take over' Latin America - Washington Examiner - 1.2.22
China continues to exploit U.S. universities to bolster military modernization, report finds: China continues to use U.S. university system to collect information to bolster its nuclear and cyber-espionage programs. - Fox 12.11.21
U.S. lawmakers defy warnings from China to make surprise trip to Taiwan - NY Post 11.26.21
Peng Shuai: What we know so far - BBC 11.23.21
U.S. Firms Aid China’s Bid for Chip Dominance Despite Security Concerns - WSJ 11.12.21
Biden says U.S. will defend Taiwan if China attacks - BBC 10.22.21
Hong Kong Security Chief Warns Citigroup, HSBC Against Dealings With Pro-Democracy Tycoon - WSJ 5.27.21
Special Report: Vatican China Sellout - Church Militant 6.26.20
Chinese Diplomats Helped Military Scholars Visiting the U.S. Evade FBI Scrutiny, U.S. Says - WSJ
Ecuador navy surveils huge Chinese fishing fleet near Galapagos - Reuters
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China" - Reuters 8.9.20
Google deletes 2,600 YouTube accounts linked to China [and others tied to Russia, Iran] - UPI
U.S. wants to see 'untrusted' Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, Pompeo says - Reuters
Trump threatens to ban TikTok from operating in U.S. - UPI
China Links
...
TAIWAN (Republic of China)
U.S. Approves Support Deal With Taiwan for Patriot Missiles - Newsmax 2.8.22
Taiwan conducts military drills to intercept Chinese warplanes - NY Post 1.5.22
U.S. lawmakers defy warnings from China to make surprise trip to Taiwan - NY Post 11.26.21
Biden says U.S. will defend Taiwan if China attacks - BBC 10.22.21
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China" - Reuters 8.9.20
[January 2020:] Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-wen wins second presidential term - BBC 1.11.20
[January 2020:] Taiwan 2020 Election Results - Bloomberg 1.11.20
NORTH KOREA
North Korean hackers pulled off $620 million crypto heist, FBI says - UPI 4.15.22
North Korea says ballistic missile was launched from submarine - UPI 10.20.21
North Korea brings aid supplies to border town under lockdown: state media - Reuters
Deadly North Korea gas explosion reported near China border - UPI
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Military court sentences deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 more years in prison - UPI 1.10.22
MEXICO
Texas jury convicts Mexican gang members for 2010 murder of U.S. consulate employee - UPI 2.5.22
USA PLACES ... Cities, States, more ....
WASHINGTON, D.C., REGION
Loudoun County sheriff says school district enabled second sexual assault - Fox 11.22.21
VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARD "TRANSGENDER" SCANDALS: Loudoun County Schools Tried To Conceal Sexual Assault Against Daughter In Bathroom [by a Boy Wearing a Skirt], Father Says; Father in viral video of school board arrest says his daughter was raped in school bathroom. - Daily Wire
Virginia military couple shot dead in cold blood outside their home, police say - Fox 5.27.21
FLORIDA
Report: 'Manual adjustments' to blame in teen's fatal plunge from ride - UPI 4.18.22
Florida cops seize enough guns for a 'small army' from rowdy spring breakers - NY Post 3.28.22
Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer real winner over so-called "transgender" athlete - Fox 13 Tampa Bay 3.23.22
Shootings, brawls, a curfew: Miami Beach's spring break nightmare - 3.22.22
VIDEO: What Does 2022’s Market Look Like For Tampa Bay? - Tampa Home Group 1.24.22
The best and most affordable places to live in Florida - MarketWatch 9.28.19
Tampa rent up almost 40% compared to last January, report says - WFLA 1.5.22
Frustration growing as Tampa Bay area residents struggle to find Covid-19 testing - WFLA 1.5.22
80% of Florida will have caught COVID-19 by end of omicron wave, UF report says - WESH 1.6.22
Rent in Tampa & St. Pete skyrockets past Chicago, Philly, Austin - WFLA 11.23.21
Florida 'Teacher of the Year' arrested for hitting pupil who criticized award - NY Post 11.1.21
TEXAS
CALIFORNIA
PENNSYLVANIA/ PHILADELPHIA
When and Where to View the Best Fall Foliage in PA - VisitPA.com
Passengers held up phones during Philadelphia train rape, police say - NY Post 10.19.21
CHICAGO
Chicago transit worker accused of shooting man at station after scuffle - NY Post 3.28.22
White House caught in middle of Chicago school reopening debate - Washington Examiner 1.10.22
Chicago police cancel days off for officers following violent weekend - Fox 12.7.21
Chicago mom shot dead in same spot teen son was killed just days earlier - NY Post 11.25.21
CHICAGO FREEWAY SHOOTINS: After 3 Chicago area expressway shootings reported within hours, some drivers taking precautions - ABC7 Chicago 11.5.21
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Granting Interviews Only to Black or Brown Journalists - Newsmax 5.19.21
"Chicago looting: Violence, property damage devastates Michigan Avenue, Loop; More than 100 arrested, police say Access to the downtown area will be restricted from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m." - SCW NEWSWATCH: ABC7 - 8.10.20
COVID-19 travel restrictions in all 50 states to know before your trip - Chicago Crusader
ST. LOUIS
McCloskey Mansion 1 Portland Place, St. Louis, Missouri - House Histree
St. Louis Resource Links:
Nature & Parks in Saint Louis - Trip Advisor
Missource State Parks - St. Louis Region
Cahokia Mounds (nearby Illinois)
WISCONSIN
WI school district says parents 'not entitled' to know child's sexuality, pushes 'heterosexual privilege' list; District's push for 'gender-nonconforming' accommodations has irked parents and educators - Fox 3.22.22
Wisconsin shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured; police say suspect is in custody - Fox 2.5.22
Parade massacre suspect to be charged with intentional homicide - Washington Examiner 11.22.21
Kyle Rittenhouse ACQUITTED after jury deliberates for 26 hours in tense trial - Fox 1l.19.21
LOUISIANA
Five missing teenage girls found, 30 sex offenders arrested in New Orleans - NY Post 1.2.22
ALABAMA
Cops face questions after missing Alabama woman's body found in police van - NY Post 10.18.21
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
DRUGS
New Jersey opens doors to recreational marijuana sales - UPI 4.15.22
More fentanyl than heroin stopped at border for first time - Washington Examiner 1.2.22
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked To Autism In Children: Study - Forbes
Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report find - American Heart Association
Marijuana may harm heart, experts say - UPI
HISTORY
Europeans in the Americas 1000 years ago - University of Groningen 10.20.21
Evidence for European presence in the Americas in ad 1021 - Nature 10.20.21
History Links
The Declaration of Independence - National Archives
Revolutionary War Veterans Reminisce (And Get Their Pictures Taken)
Faces of the American Revolution
The Revolutionary War Veterans Who Lived Long Enough to Have Their Pictures Taken