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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago.
"The abuse was ritualized, meticulously planned, and sadistic. ... E ... (full story)
Movie showcases real stories of recovery and hope From Ohio court program
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A specialized docket in an Ohio court has taken center stage in theaters nationwide. The movie “Union County,” shot on location in Union and Logan counties in Ohio, is a thoughtful look at the intensive process of recovery for people with substance use disorders in the criminal justice system.
The movie follows the s ... (full story)
The great American road trip, fueled by — and undercut by — the automobile that created it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — There's something about the American road trip.
It has been memorialized in books like Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and satirized in movies like “National Lampoon’s Vacation."
It primarily consists of hours upon hours of driving that should be boring — bu ... (full story)
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals.
But six years after buying the house, she still can’t be sure that her tap water is lead-free beca ... (full story)
Mahoning County Magistrate Ross Smith discusses his journey to the bench
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As a teenager at Winter Haven Senior High School in Florida, Ross Smith played multiple sports and dreamed of one day representing star athletes as a bilingual sports agent.
While his career plans always included attending law school, the way in which he envisioned using his degree has evolved quite a bit.
“My plan was ... (full story)