(AP) - Tobacco use bans are sweeping campuses nationwide.
California's state system will bar tobacco use by next August. A ban on tobacco use and advertising at the City University of New York system goes into effect in September, and the University of Missouri at Columbia is going smoke-free in 2014.
Ohio higher education officials also plan a vote next month urging all public campuses to ban tobacco use.
Advocates want to minimize pressure to smoke on a critical demographic. The U.S. surgeon general says that most smokers start by age 26 and that tobacco advertising is aimed at the college demographic.
Defenders of smoking rights say that it is legal right and that by the time students get to college they should be free to make their own decisions.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:57:53 GMT
Three brothers from Morenci disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Tonight their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will
Three brothers from Morenci disappeared more than two and a half years ago. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will be part of a new series call John Walsh Investigates. The episode airs Wednesday night at 9:00.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:18:19 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo. Firefighters say they found a strong odor of gasoline inside of the home, indicating the house was possibly the target of a firebombing.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:43 GMT
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro tagged along during their visit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:57:53 GMT
Three brothers from Morenci disappeared more than 2 and a half years ago. Tonight their case is getting national attention on a new John Walsh show. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will
Three brothers from Morenci disappeared more than two and a half years ago. Alexander, Andrew and Tanner Skelton's story will be part of a new series call John Walsh Investigates. The episode airs Wednesday night at 9:00.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:30:10 GMT
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Carroll Township Police have located 69 year old Mary Klosinski. Klosinki has dementia and has had a stroke in the past. She was missing since 1:00 a.m Tuesday, from her home in the Teal Bend condominium
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:22:09 GMT
This weekend hundreds attended the annual strawberry festival in Holland, but Saturday night chaos broke out forcing police to shutdown the festival early. Now organizers say it's time to make some changes
Organizers of Holland's Strawberry Festival are considering security changes after a disturbance with teenagers Saturday night. Parents report large crowds of teens causing problems and ultimately setting off a firework at the festival, causing chaos.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:33 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:33:49 GMT
Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl. 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth was last seen on June
Up and down Federal Street, pink ribbons are now wrapped around trees, poles and cars. They are a solemn reminder of East Toledo's missing baby girl.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:45 GMT
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls. But an attorney
A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
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