The goal is to reduce the city’s death toll from heroin. But it would be breaking various laws unless Ithaca gets a pass from the governor and federal authorities.
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For Pot Tourists, The Trip Is More Likely To End In The ER
Tourists who indulge in legal marijuana in Colorado are more likely to end up in the emergency room with cannabis-related problems than are state residents, a study finds. Talk about a bad trip.
Teasing A Girl At A Pakistani Park Could Get You Whacked With A Stick
It’s the job of a patrol to stop what’s called “Eve-teasing” — the sexual harassment of women. The effort reflects the country’s ongoing gender tensions.
Underreporting Makes Sexual Violence At Work Difficult To Address
Victims of sexual abuse at work are often afraid to come forward. So when a Colorado resort recently agreed to settle a sexual harassment case, it was a relatively rare victory for abused workers.
Can A Bath Of Milk And Honey Replace Female Genital Mutilation?
The chief of the U.N. has called for a “better way” to mark the coming-of-age of girls. Some communities are paving the way with a new kind of ritual.
Report: Obama Administration Makes ‘No Progress’ On Drone Program Transparency
A new report concludes the White House needs to do more to increase transparency and accountability of targeted killing operations in the waning months of the Obama administration.
Is The BP Oil Spill Settlement Money Being Well-Spent?
Gulf states are starting to spend the first of billions from BP’s settlements and fines for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history — but not all the money is being used for restoration.
Lo Mein Loophole: How U.S. Immigration Law Fueled A Chinese Restaurant Boom
In the early 20th century, the Chinese faced draconian immigration rules. But owners of a few types of businesses could get special visas. In 1915, restaurants got on that list. The rest is history.
Pope Calls On Christians To Abolish Death Penalty
“The commandment, ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ has absolute value, and concerns both the innocent and the guilty,” Pope Francis says.
At Least 6 Killed In Series Of Shootings In Kalamazoo
State police say they arrested a 45-year-old man who has since been identified as a driver for Uber. Among the dead: four women who were shot in a Cracker Barrel parking lot.