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United States imposes sanctions on Myanmar general, others
Fewer than 16 percent of children in the camps are eating a diet considered barely acceptable and sufficient for their growth and development, Boulierac says. "Today, the United States is taking a strong stand against human rights abuse and corruption globally by shutting these bad actors out of the USA financial system", said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, adding that the sanctions send "a me... [Full Article...]
Pakistan picked up a very strong team against Kiwis
Azhar Ali bats during the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 4, 2017 in Birmingham. Former captain Azhar´s return meant there was no place in the 15-member squad for Shehzad, who failed to impress against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates last month. [Full Article...]
Opioid overdoses kill more people in United States than guns or breast cancer
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The report also noted a small but statistically insignificant decline in infant mortality. On average, the overall life expectancy, for someone born in 2015, fell from 78.9 years to 78.8 years. Women's life expectancy remained the same at 81.1 years. Some states have been hit worse than others; in OH, morgues are running out of space, and West Virginia spent $1 million last fiscal year trans... [Full Article...]
Clemson ranked among Best College Values in 2018
Introduced in 1998, Kiplinger's ranking is based on objective measurements of academic quality and affordability. "Louisiana Tech has built a national reputation for providing our students with a high quality education and college experience at an excellent value", said Louisiana Tech President Les Guice. [Full Article...]
Fewer people are taking flu vaccine — TEXAS VIEW
Baylor Scott & White lab officials have reported that more people have been tested so far this flu season than the total number of people who took the flu test all last winter, Tobleman said. Vaccination is more important for people with weakened immune systems, as well as those who are pregnant, elderly or live with or care for others at high risk. [Full Article...]
Trump Made Racist Comments About Immigrants
He said he was banning people from Afghanistan because the country was a terrorist haven. They "all have AIDS" is just one of the ways President Donald Trump described immigrants who had received visas to enter the United States in 2017, according to a damning report published by The New York Times Saturday. [Full Article...]
ALL Kids children's health insurance program to continue for now
But in a stunning turn of events, the House releaseda continuing appropriations bill Wednesday that would keep the government open and extends CHIP funding only until the end of March, at the extraordinary cost of $2.8 billion. The Senate Finance Committee also approved an extension earlier this fall, but didn't specify how the program would be funded, according to The New York Times. [Full Article...]
Saudi royal palace targeted in Houthi missile attack
Al-Malki said the possession of the Iranian made ballistic weapons by terrorist outfits, including the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, poses a threat to regional and global security. It came on the day that King Salman was due to announce the Saudi budget from the palace, which is also known as the Al-Yamamah Palace. There have been casualties among local residents in those attacks. [Full Article...]