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Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon said Siemens has "boots on the ground" in Jackson only …

Synthetic Pot Leads to Nationwide Spike in Hospitalizations

A huge nationwide spike in hospitalizations last month caused by a class of drugs often called "synthetic marijuana" illustrates the potency and dangers of the chemicals used to make them …

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Poison control centers nationwide reported 359 cases in January of illnesses from synthetic cannabinoids, which …

ACT to Expand Computer-Based Testing

ACT test takers take note: The No. 2 pencil is losing its cachet. Greater numbers of high school students will be able to take the college entrance exam on a …

Cameron's Conservatives Win Big in Surprise UK Election

The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected majority that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than …

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Justice Dept. Launches Investigation of Baltimore Police

The Justice Department will conduct a broad investigation into the Baltimore police force in search of law enforcement practices that are unconstitutional and violate civil rights, Attorney General Loretta Lynch …