New data suggests 1 in 44 US children affected by autism
New autism numbers released Thursday suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition and at younger ages.
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Library hosts 12 Days of Christmas activities
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is hosting 12 Days of Christmas activities for teens and younger children. All activities are while supplies last.
GRVCO to host Winter Concert on Dec. 11
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra (GRVCO) will present its annual Winter Concert, “Joy to the World,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. Holiday music will be performed. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m., following the dress rehearsal and picture-taking session. Masks are encouraged.
Justices’ assurances on abortion now in doubt
WASHINGTON – During his Senate confirmation hearing as a Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh convinced Sen. Susan Collins that he thought a woman’s right to an abortion was “settled law,” calling the court cases affirming it “precedent on precedent” that could not be casually overturned.
Putin to seek guarantees on Ukraine
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin will seek binding guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine during a planned call with U.S. President Joe Biden, while the Ukrainian defense minister warned that Russia could invade his country next month.
210,000 US jobs added in November
WASHINGTON – America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the lowest monthly gain in nearly a year. But Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the nation’s unemployment rate tumbled from 4.6% to 4.2%, evidence that many more people reported that they had a job.
France, UAE reach massive weapons deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – France announced multibillion-euro deals Friday to sell fighter planes and combat helicopters to the United Arab Emirates, aiming to boost military cooperation with its top ally in the Persian Gulf amid their shared concerns about Iran.
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Biden says he caught a cold from grandson, doesn’t have COVID-19 WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has at least one thing in common with thousands of parents and grandparents this winter: He picked up a cold from his young grandson. The president has had an unusually low, scratchy voice and an occasional cough all week, prompting questions from the press about his health on Friday.
Rep. Black honored by MCCA
State Rep. Rusty Black has been honored as one the Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) Distinguished Legislators.