Hall of Famer Rod Carew undergoes successful heart and kidney transplants
On the field, Hall of Famer Rod Carew was regarded as one of baseball’s greatest hitters of all-time. That label was earned through his tenacious approach at the plate. Carew approached every at-bat like it was the most important of his career, battling until the bitter end and often winning. When he didn’t, he made his opponents earn every success enjoyed against him.For the last 15 months, Carew has brought that same tenacity to his biggest battle off the field, which has literally been a figh..>> view originalHold On! The DEA's Move Against CBD May Not Be Legal
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The nation's homeless are proving to be especially susceptible to a new, dirt-cheap version of synthetic marijuana, which leaves users glassy-eyed, aimless, sprawled on streets and sidewalks oblivious to their surroundings or wandering into traffic. Nearly 300 homeless people became ill last month in St. Louis due to the man-made hallucinogen that experts believe is far more dangerous and unpredictable than the real thing. Other outbreaks have occurred in New York City, Los Ange..>> view originalIn Light of Zika Findings, Stepped-Up Monitoring of Children's Symptoms Urged
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Hall of Famer Rod Carew undergoes successful heart and kidney transplants and other top stories.
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