November 13, 2008 RSS feed / Our World

KKK killing evokes bad memories in Louisiana

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press Writers

BOGALUSA, La. (AP) — Hattie Dillon got a first-hand taste of the racial hatred that gripped this city in the 1960s when a metal bolt flung by someone in an angry crowd gashed her head as she marched for civil rights. More...

California putting on large-scale earthquake drill

By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some 5 million Californians promise to drop to the ground, cover their heads and hold onto furniture Thursday as if an earthquake had just struck. Don't worry, it's not real. More...

American Cancer Society Marks 33rd Great American Smokeout

AUSTIN — Thursday, Nov. 20, is the 33rd Great American Smokeout, and the American Cancer Society continues its legacy of providing free resources to help smokers quit. More...

Study: Calif. dirty air kills more than car crashes

By TRACIE CONE Associated Press Writer

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Lowering air pollution in Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley would save more lives annually than ending all motor vehicle fatalities in the two regions, according to a new study. More...

DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE committee chairpersons will meet 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Ana-Lab, 2600 Dudley Rd. For info, call Jackie Fout, 903-984-6986 or e-mail j.fout@yahoo.co. DOODLES, DESSERT & MORE! is set 7 to 8:45 p.m. More...

American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout tips to help you quit

You Can Do It -- Five Helpful Strategies 1. Prepare for life as a nonsmoker. Remove all cigarette-related materials such as ashtrays, lighters, matches, cigarettes and cigarette butts, etc., from your office and your home. More...