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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » NEWS NOW   Emergency services, Nov. 4       ...       Our View: Kitzhaber's email privacy argument falls flat       ...       Gold Hill levy fails; Phoenix, Rogue River measures approved       ...       Emergency services, Nov. 4       ...       Our View: Kitzhaber's email privacy argument falls flat       ...       Gold Hill levy fails; Phoenix, Rogue River measures approved       ...           Today in the News: Judge approves historic NFL concussion lawsuit settlement A judge approved a historic NFL concussion lawsuit settlement today, requiring the league to pay out up to $5 million per retired player for serious medical conditions associated with head trauma sustained during their time in the league. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM Updated Apr 22, 2015 at 3:09 PM Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM Updated Apr 22, 2015 at 3:09 PM »  Social News NEWS TO KNOW A judge approved a historic NFL concussion lawsuit settlement today, requiring the league to pay out up to $5 million per retired player for serious medical conditions associated with head trauma sustained during their time in the league. As a result of the lawsuit, which alleges that the National Football League hid the dangers of concussions from its players, the NFL will also be required to pay out money to families of deceased players. QUOTE OF NOTE "You're too young for a 51-year-old!" a little girl told First Lady Michelle Obama earlier today during the White House’s annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. After the little girl was done asking her question, she ran up to the stage to give Obama a big hug. MUST-SEE VIDEO: 5-legged lamb born in Wales A lamb was born with five legs at a farm in Lake Vyrnwys, Powy, Wales, yesterday, and farmer Bethan Davies says he is doing great. Davies named the little guy Jake, and said she has never seen anything like him before. See the video via The Associated Press: — More Content Now News MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM Updated Apr 22, 2015 at 3:09 PM » Comment or view comments   Reader Reaction »  STAY INFORMED   Email NewsLetter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed   Email newsletter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.    Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service  |  Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501