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Dog Flu: Georgia, Florida, SC Pet Owners Warned of Outbreak
Both deceased dogs from the flu are from North Carolina, though they were linked to dog shows in Florida and Georgia. "At the time of our show, no one knew about the (flu) outbreak, so we thought it was kennel cough and left the show early", the breeder said by email. [Full Article...]
DEA Warns Police of Accidental Overdose Risks in Drug Fight
A new study of drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island finds that the proportion involving fentanyl is increasing, and around half of the accidental drug overdose deaths in the state from 2014 to 2016 were due to fentanyl. Robert Anderson, head the Mortality Statistics Branch of the National Center for Health Statistics at the CDC , reviewed the newspaper's overdose estimates, and said the numbers... [Full Article...]
Fake rice rumours: 5 ways in which 'plastic rice' can be identified
Rice traders, however, do not agree with the rumour and said that Andhra, Telangana has no rice shortage. The rumour blew out of proportion after a man discovered plastic rise being used at a Biriyani point in Hyderabad . The department of weights and measures (W&M) is planning to keep a tab on this novel method of rice adulteration by forming a special enforcement team. [Full Article...]
Girl, daughter of NBC vice president, killed; dad arrested
Neil White had slash wounds on his arms, police said. White's wife, Michelle Hord-White, filed for divorce in April and the couple was living apart, sharing custody of Gabriele, the paper reported. Police said they are investigating whether the father called the school to say she would not be at school Tuesday or whether anyone called the home when she did not arrive at school that morning. [Full Article...]
Georgia GOP congressional candidate stuns opponent with one question
If Ossoff and his party backers decide not to press the matter ― or opt for a more targeted approach than blasting Handel on the airwaves ― it could be because the issue is not likely to help the 30-year-old Democrat in an affluent, traditionally Republican district, according to several Atlanta area political analysts. [Full Article...]
Ball 'bounces back' as England seal ICC Champions Trophy semi-final spot
But after Mark Wood found extra bounce to remove Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson for 87, it began a collapse that saw New Zealand lose their last eight wickets for 65 runs. Victory in this fixture would see hosts England into the semi-finals of the 50-over tournament featuring the world's leading eight one-day global teams. [Full Article...]
Putin claims he never had strong connection with Michael Flynn
The FBI also is probing whether anyone associated with Trump's presidential campaign was involved in the Russian hacking. Putin also maintained that he was unaware of any contact between Jared Kushner and the Kremlin, despite the latter being under investigation for reportedly setting up a back-channel for secret communication. [Full Article...]
Third London attacker had been detained en route for Syria
The police had on Monday night named Butt and Rachi Redouane as two of the three attackers who were responsible for killing seven people and injuring almost 50 others at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night. Police found what they described as extremist material on his cellphone. "More than words, I would like to show my commitment to what I can do to try make sure these kinds ... [Full Article...]