Legion elects superior, Vatican names top advisers

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The Vatican said had intended to make its own appointments all along to help encourage trust in the new leadership. The new general director is the Rev. Eduardo Robles Gil, a Mexican who … Despite having received reports for decades about Maciel's …
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Senate plan would curb drug abuse among women

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The syndrome is linked to drug use during pregnancy and often results in drug dependency, seizures and other maladies among babies. Hospitals would have to report cases to the State Department of Health. A state task force studying prescription drug …
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Aaron Sorkin discussed drug overdoses with Philip Seymour Hoffman

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We were both fathers of young children, and we were both recovering drug addicts. … On breaks during rehearsals, we would sometimes slip outside … and get to swapping stories. It's not unusual to have these mini-AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings …
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Fighting infant mortality still tough in Memphis

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The health department has enlisted help from national and community organizations, social workers, faith-based groups, businesses and hospitals in its campaign. They've sought to improve what experts call the "social determinants" of health, … A main …
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