http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169503&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A Republican candidate for Alabama governor defends a campaign advertisement touting his military service as a doctor treating soldiers wounded in Vietnam, even though he never served overseas.
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Jury rules against couple in parental rights case
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169502&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A federal jury ruled Wednesday that a family's constitutional rights were not violated when their infant daughter was given a spinal tap against their wishes.
Feds recall more kid jewelry due to toxic cadmium
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169501&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Federal regulators said Thursday they have found high levels of the toxic metal cadmium in trinkets that were distributed for free to children at some doctor and dentist offices over the past five years.
Richard fans 10 as Padres rout Rockies 13-3
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169460&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Clayton Richard struck out a career-high 10 and drove in two runs, and Scott Hairston hit a three-run double and finished with four RBIs as the San Diego Padres routed the Colorado Rockies 13-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Terror chief defends targeting rebel US cleric
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169459&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A top counterterrorism official on Wednesday defended the government's right to target U.S. citizens perceived as terror threats for capture or killing, citing the example of the renegade al-Qaida-linked cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.
New laws for guns, smoking, drinking and texting
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169458&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK July 1 is the effective date in many states for laws passed during this year's legislative sessions. Some of those laws, by topic:
Rays’ Upton out of lineup with quad injury
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169457&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK B.J. Upton was out of Tampa Bay's starting lineup again Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox, this time because of a sore right quadriceps.
Chicago aldermen approve city’s 2nd Walmart store
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169456&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The Chicago City Council approved building the city's second Walmart store on Wednesday, a victory that overcame labor opposition and promises jobs on the city's struggling South Side.
Red Sox 2B Pedroia takes grounders on knees
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169455&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia took grounders while on both knees before the Red Sox took batting practice prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Fla. police seek suspect in deaths of 2 officers
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=79169454&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Police in body armor blanketed Tampa on Wednesday, searching for a man accused of shooting two Tampa officers to death, and officials revealed that the convicted felon was released from prison in April even though he had a warrant for his arrest.