Opponents argue that smoking bans cause job losses in restaurants and bars.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

North Carolina passed a ban on smoking in restaurants and bars;

VOA: special.2009.05.27

Bedford Hills is also home to the nonprofit Puppies Behind Bars, in which inmates raise and train service dogs.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

Israeli military officials point to video that shows activists hitting the commandos with iron bars and chairs, and say the soldiers acted in self-defense when they opened fire.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01