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Nearly 200 sickened in possible norovirus outbreak
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Health officials say nearly 200 students and staff at a Detroit-area school have been sickened in a suspected norovirus outbreak. The Detroit News reports (http://bit.ly/UImy8e ) Annapolis High School officials...Tags: Calicivirus, Viral Diseases and Infections, Flu, Symptoms
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Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes
Altering the course of U.S social policy, Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, while Washington state and Colorado set up a showdown with federal authorities by legalizing recreational use of marijuana....
Tags: John Hickenlooper, Justice System, Substance Abuse, Minority Groups, Politics
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Gay students graduate openly at military academies
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gay students at America's military service academies are wrapping up the first year when they no longer had to hide their sexual orientation, benefiting from the end of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that used to bar them...Tags: United States Naval Academy, Middletown, Teaching and Learning, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy Repeal (2010), U.S. Military
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Jefferson's a test for Notre Dame Irish
Remember Ricky Dobbs? The Notre Dame football staff sure does.
He's the Navy quarterback who pinned losses on the Irish the last two years.
He also played a role in making Air Force a tough challenge for Notre Dame Saturday.
Huh?
Five years ago, Tim...Tags: Independence Bowl, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Institute of Technology, Ricky Dobbs, High School Sports
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States weigh 'Caylee's Law' in verdict aftermath
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Lawmakers outraged over Casey Anthony's acquittal have responded by proposing so-called Caylee's laws that would allow prosecutors to bring felony charges against parents who do not quickly report missing children. The new...Tags: Justice System, Alabama, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Florida
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6 Lessons Hollywood Needs to Learn From 'The Fast & The Furious'
ReutersMay 23 (TheWrap.com) - "Fast & the Furious 6" is widely expected to dominate the Memorial Day box office and potentially become the highest grossing film in the lucrative franchise's history. For a franchise keep growing as it enters its second decade...Tags: The Fast and the Furious 6 (movie), Vin Diesel, Services and Shopping, Michelle Rodriguez, James Franco
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Infinity Theatre making connections between Annapolis and Broadway
From its start, Infinity Theatre Company has had a mission to bring New York City productions to Anne Arundel County. It was a goal fulfilled in the troupe's first full season in 2011 with the show "My Way," which played in Annapolis after previewing in...
Tags: Dance, Manhattan (New York City), New York City, Broadway Theater, Arts and Culture
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Early release approved for Southern Middle School
The State Board of Education last week granted Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ request for a waiver of the 180-day school calendar requirement for Southern Middle School, allowing the last day of class for students to occur on Thursday, June 13....
Tags: Schools, Middle Schools, Crofton
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Senior briefs
Calendar These activities will be offered at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave. Information: 410-222-1818: Concert Charles Sullivan performs Broadway tunes, American Songbook standards, gospel and more at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May...Tags: Scrabble (game), Odenton, Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Specialization
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Wall Street falters in volatile session on Fed worries
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Wednesday with the S&P 500 posting its biggest decline in three weeks, after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting showed some officials were open to tapering large-scale asset purchases as early as at the...Tags: Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Labor Markets, Theravance Incorporated, Websense Incorporated, Westport
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JGBs dive, dollar index hits three-year high on Bernanke comment
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds plunged on Thursday, taking yields to their highest in a year and leading a selloff in bonds globally after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks sparked worries of a reduction in U.S. monetary...Tags: Services and Shopping, Bird Flu, Financial Markets, AstraZeneca Plc, UBS AG
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Anne Arundel's top foster parents opened their home, and their hearts
Lisa and Eric Grevin's southern Anne Arundel County home bustles with activity, with six children playing, doing homework and getting ready for dinner. With three adopted children and three foster children, it's not exactly what the Grevins pictured when...Tags: Naperville, Family, Human Interest, Social Services, Mother's Day
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