Supreme Court Takes Up Drug-Sniffing Dog Cases

Supreme Court Takes Up Drug-Sniffing Dog Cases

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week in two cases that, while not directly arising from practices in public schools, could alter the landscape for the use of drug-sniffing dogs to battle student drug abuse. The Supreme Court has not ruled …
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Neighbor Carts mentors entrepreneurs who sell communities on healthy foods

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Drug addict turned successful street vendor, Tines will celebrate his third year of sobriety in December. Tines attributes his recovery to Neighbor Carts and Hope House, an organization that provides a supportive environment to those transitioning out …
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Kids who smoke menthol more likely to get hooked

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Critics have charged that menthol makes cigarettes more palatable to new smokers – many of whom are kids – and may be especially likely to encourage addiction. "This study adds additional evidence that menthol cigarettes are a potential risk factor for …
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