To disregard human rights is to disregard justice

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States mull dropping school ’zero tolerance’ rules amid complaints of strict punishments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Fifth-graders in California who adorned their mortarboards with tiny toy plastic soldiers this week to support troops in Iraq were forced to cut off their miniature weapons. A Utah boy was suspended for giving his cousin a cold pill prescribed to both students. In Rhode Island, a kindergartner was suspended for bringing a plastic knife to school so he could cut cookies.

Police Report - June 16

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

Akins-Hodges

Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Lindsay Ann Akins, daughter of Bill and Beth Akins, to James Nathan Hodges, son of Ricky and Beverly Hodges of Reidsville.

Franklin-Burke

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph William Franklin of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Franklin of Bluffton, S.C., to Kevin James Burke of Bluffton, S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. James William Burke Jr. of Walterboro, S.C.

Diane Miller

Most of our fruits and vegetables had their origins in far-off lands. But the avocado is a native of America. It has been a staple food in Mexico, Central, Northern and South America for centuries.

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Turner celebrating 50 years

Dobbins-Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dobbins of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Michelle Dobbins of Atlanta, to Joseph Wayne Snyder of Atlanta, son of Kenneth Snyder of Atlanta and Danielle Matkowski of Carrollton, Ohio.

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News from the left with NPR

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Survivor to par leads U.S. Open

OAKMONT, Pa. - Angel Cabrera was the last survivor to par Friday, but only because of an amazing birdie on his final hole that made Phil Mickelson extinct at this U.S. Open.

Mickelson misses key puts, then the cut

OAKMONT, Pa. - No 72nd hole collapse for Phil Mickelson at this year's U.S. Open. No 72nd hole for Phil Mickelson, period.

Dear Abby 6/16

DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old sister, "Sheila," who has three beautiful children. The problem is, she does not care about herself, her kids or her family.

Ask Dr. Gott 6/16

DEAR DR. GOTT: Last spring, my doctor ran blood tests and told me I had a high cholesterol level and was prediabetic.

Astrograph 6/16

All of your good work may not have paid off in ways you've been hoping, but in the year ahead an unusual chain of events could bring you the recognition you deserve. It won't be luck alone that gets you what you want; it will be talent and ability.

Cyclists ride 560 miles to raise funds and awareness for Paul Anderson Youth Home

Fifteen cyclists consisting of current residents, alumni and supporters of the Paul Anderson Youth Home left the home Thursday afternoon to bike 560 miles through six Georgia cities, with Statesboro being the first stop Thursday evening.

Kershaw outduels Teheran as Dodgers sweep Braves

LOS ANGELES - Julio Teheran battled Clayton Kershaw until the end only to come up a hard-luck loser, sending the Atlanta Braves out of town with three straight losses to the first-place Dodgers.

Aug. 1 - Carolyn was born in Sylvania, Georgia, on February 7, 1930, to Orrie Clayton Rhodes and Tho

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OTC graduate helps unveil new college program

Earlier this week, an Ogeechee Technical College graduate represented Technical College System of Georgia graduates during an announcement about a campaign designed to encourage adults to go back to college and get their degrees.

Senate report: 'No American is proud' of CIA tactics after 9/11

WASHINGTON - The State Department has endorsed the broad conclusions of a harshly critical Senate report on the CIA's interrogation and detention practices after the 9/11 attacks, a report that accuses the agency of brutally treating terror suspects and misleading Congress, according to a White House document.

Eagles get started

It was all business when the Georgia Southern Eagles took to the Beautiful Eagle Creek practice fields on Thursday morning for the first day of fall camp.

Braves acquire Bonifacio, plenty of deadline action around MLB

CHICAGO - The contending Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder-outfielder Emilio Bonifacio and left-handed reliever James Russell from the Chicago Cubs for catching prospect Victor Caratini.

Rice speaks out on suspension

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Ray Rice stepped to the microphone, took a deep breath and spoke for 17 minutes about what he called "the biggest mistake of his life."

Woods starts strong at Bridgestone

AKRON, Ohio - Tiger Woods showed signs of a positive recovery Thursday at the Bridgestone Invitational.

Baseball event honors GSU student

On January 17, 2013, Georgia Southern student Cory Wilson collapsed during class, later passing away due to a cardiac arrhythmia.

Bulloch trying to bounce back

Coming off of its first losing season in 12 years and with a new head coach leading the ranks, it's clear that Bulloch Academy has plenty to strive for this season.

Braves lose to Dodgers 3-2 in 10 innings

LOS ANGELES - Alex Wood gave up just one run, Justin Upton tied the game in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves still lost their second straight.

Eagles back in action

The NCAA has made things a lot easier for a first-year head football coach to install his system.

Bulloch County Schools’ open houses build excitement for new school year

Just two days before the new school year starts for students, Bulloch County held open houses throughout the district, introducing parents and students to new grades, new teachers and even some new principals.

Metter police chief named to state group’s board

Metter Police Chief Dennis Nelson was sworn in as the new third vice president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday.