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Fire at German workshop for disabled kills 14
BERLIN (AP) — 14 people were killed and 8 injured Monday when a fire broke out at a workshop for disabled people in Germany's Black Forest region, authorities said. Scores had to be rescued from the building as it quickly filled with smoke. More...
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Fires, Germany, Angela Merkel
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Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report
Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990. And yet advocates say barriers and bias still abound when it comes to one basic human right: To be...
Tags: Des Plaines, Adoption, Politics, Laws, Stanford University
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Free hunting licenses planned for disabled vets
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says new, free hunting and fishing licenses will be available for disabled veterans beginning in March. The agency says a law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder earlier this month allows...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Veterans Affairs, Crime, Law and Justice, Rick Snyder, Fishing
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State disability funds going broke, and going away
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — With hundreds of thousands of wounded veterans looking for work after World War II, many states offered businesses an incentive to hire the returning heroes. They created special disability funds to help pay the tab should...Tags: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , Justice System, Social Security, Afghanistan, Economy, Business and Finance
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Charges settled in prank-call shock therapy case
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — The founder of a Massachusetts special-needs school agreed to resign Wednesday, settling charges that he interfered with the investigation of shock therapy administered to two teenagers on the orders of a prank caller posing...Tags: Justice System, Bronx (New York City), Marth Coakley, Massachusetts, Prosecution
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Indiana move to cut Planned Parenthood funds blocked
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Indiana expects to start offering services to Medicaid patients again Saturday after a federal judge ruled the state is not allowed to cut off the organization's public funding for general health services...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Justice System, Medical Services, Politics, Abortion Issue
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Feldman gives Cubs lift at plate in win over Mets
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By Jack McCarthy, The SportsXchange EditorsNote: correcting note on Garza. He will be activated on Tuesday. Feldman gives Cubs lift at plate in win over Mets CHICAGO -- Pitchers, especially those in the American League or those who...Tags: Jeff Samardzija, Matt Garza, Sports, Terry Collins, Darwin Barney
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Feldman Gives Cubs Lift At Plate In Win Over Mets
ReutersPitchers, especially those in the American League or those who have spent most their careers in the American League, aren't known for hitting prowess. Chicago Cubs right-hander Scott Feldman falls in that category. But Feldman showed he can deliver at...Tags: Matt Garza, Jeff Samardzija, Sports, Terry Collins, Carlos Villanueva
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Garza to start Tuesday for Cubs
Tribune reporterMatt Garza will come off the disabled list and start against the Pirates Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Carlos Villanueva will move to the bullpen with the Cubs making another roster move to accommodate Garza’s return. “I am excited,”...Tags: Matt Garza, Sports, Anthony Rizzo, Darwin Barney, Scott Feldman
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Dodgers' Don Mattingly uses Kenley Jansen as needed not as wanted
addCustomPlayer('1drr8hgbwtwc61k2k1o5yw4ec9', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf1drr8hgbwtwc61k2k1o5yw4ec9', 'eplayer15'); ATLANTA — There is a new-age school of thought that believes teams should use their best relievers the way the Dodgers are using Kenley...Tags: Josh Beckett, Sports, Ted Lilly, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
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Cano carries Yankees again, homers twice
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange Cano carries Yankees again, homers twice NEW YORK -- With Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira, the New York Yankees have a total of 7,785 hits and 1,240 home runs on the disabled list....Tags: MLB Most Valuable Player Award, Colby Rasmus, John Gibbons, Sports, Detroit Tigers
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Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles made several moves before Saturday's game, with one high-profile player hitting the disabled list and another getting a recall to the major leagues. Outfielder Nolan Reimold, who has struggled to hit in the early season and hasn't played...Tags: Jake Arrieta, Brooks Robinson, Sports, Detroit Tigers, Alex Burnett
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