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STAR CITY, W.Va. (AP) — For nearly nine months, the people of this small West Virginia town saw the face of missing 16-year-old honors student Skylar Neese everywhere — beaming at them from fliers on utility poles, in gas stations, even at the local tattoo parlor. |
 Scouting is a rite of passage for many American youth, but until now, openly gay boys were prohibited from participating in the century-old Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization. In a controversial vote on Thursday, the group's National Council approved a resolution to lift the ban on granting membership to homosexual youth, though the ban on openly gay adult leaders remains in effect. The new policy will become effective on January 1, 2014. Supporters of gay rights are applauding the move, but not everyone is pleased. Some individuals have resolved to sever their ties with the organization, and it is... Read more... |
 There has long been speculation that suicide might be "contagious," in the sense that those whose lives have been touched by suicide may themselves become more likely to contemplate or even attempt it. Recent research on suicide trends among Canadian teens seems to support this notion. Nearly a quarter of the 8,000 teens surveyed had a schoolmate who had committed suicide, and regardless of whether the respondents had been personally acquainted with the deceased, they were significantly more likely to thereafter consider or attempt suicide themselves. Read more... |
 A bunion is an unsightly and painful foot deformity in which the joint at the base of the big toe becomes abnormally enlarged, forcing the toe inward and compressing the other toes. Wearing ill-fitting shoes, especially those with narrow toe boxes and excessive heel height, is often cited as a cause of the condition, but new research suggests that bunions are in fact hereditary. A study of 1,370 adults found that people with a strong family history of bunions were more likely to develop them themselves. Still, experts say, shoes are not necessarily blameless in the matter; they may very... Read more... |
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STAR CITY, W.Va. (AP) — For nearly nine months, the people of this small West Virginia town saw the face of missing 16-year-old honors student Skylar Neese everywhere — beaming at them from fliers on utility poles, in gas stations, even at the local tattoo parlor. |
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West Virginia's governor and attorney general are joining two other states that are seeking to challenge federal environmental rules on greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General ... |
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A federal judge has changed her mind about having the West Virginia Supreme Court answer a question on gas drilling laws that could have statewide economic implications. Last month, U.S. District Judge ... |
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With eight in 10 farmers making less than $10,000 a year, West Virginia will never rival big Midwestern factory farms in producing food. But creative collaborations with food entrepreneurs are seeding ... |
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Two Motorcycles Involved in Accident on I-64 05-25-2013 The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Friday. |
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Kanawha County Fair Canceled 05-25-2013 The lack of funding and alleged misuse of what little there was -- caused commissioners to make the decision Thursday night. |
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Deputies say a father shot and killed his teenage daughter before turning the gun on his son, and then finally, himself. |
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A man believes a shooting at his home was retaliation for his efforts to try to get his neighborhood cleaned up. |
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore. |
 CANNES, France (AP) — After two weeks, 20 films and parade after parade down the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival has not produced a clear-cut frontrunner for the Palme d'Or. |
 WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault in the military. |
 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy. |
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 WASHINGTON DC- "Belly up to the Bar" has taken on a new meaning that Michelle Obama thinks has become a problem in America. Speaking at the United Nations, Mrs. Obama told world delegates that Americans are overfeeding themselves into the grave. She believes one of the reasons is the 'All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet',… |
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 BURBANK CA- With Disney taking full ownership of Star Wars several months ago, studio heads have been eager to get their three-fingered, white gloves on the once mighty franchise and revitalize it in a way that only Disney knows how. |
 CHARLESTON- In case you missed it, this Monday is "Bring Your Gun To Work, Day". But be warned the special day does not -- we repeat, DOES NOT grant special permission to carry firearms in a Federal Building or any other business that normally bans weapons. It does, however, serve… |
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