West Virginia Lottery probe widens over Help Network control
Moran-Cooper, on the National Council on Problem Gambling board, accused the Lottery of pressuring the Help Network, seeking staff changes and discouraging treatment talks. The investigation shifts to who runs the network as DHHR plans to end its contract, with the Lottery gaining more direct control. Moran-Cooper faces employment loss while cooperating with lawmakers.
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The
National Council On Problem Gambling
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First Choice
DHHR
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Stem cell bill falls short in House veto override effort
The bill drew 210 House Democrats and 37 Republicans, 35 votes shy of overriding a veto. Senate approval was one vote shy of two thirds. Pelosi led the debate as Rep. Diana DeGette and James Langevin spoke on personal stakes and potential medical benefits amid moral objections to embryonic stem cells.
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D-Colo
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D-R.l
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Chris Smith
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White House
G-8 leaders push for emission cuts amid debate over 2050 target
At the G-8 summit Germany pressed for a halving of global emissions by 2050 with a plan urging major emitters to seriously consider the target. Blair praised the step while critics warned the agreement lacks decisive commitments. Leaders also weighed missile defense talks with Putin offering a possible concession.
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Environmental Defense
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Europe
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Azerbaijan
Putin suggests Azerbaijan radar base for Europe defense
U S officials scramble to react after Putin proposed relocating radar to Azerbaijan to cover all of Europe. Bush notes Putin offered interesting ideas while planning two days of talks in Kennebunkport to discuss the issue. Putin argues this would ease Moscow concerns about a European missile shield and warns against unilateral action while negotiations continue.
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Suspect connected to Smith murder in Kansas City area
Police identified a suspect as Hall, believed to be the killer of 18 year old Smith. He wore a white T shirt and goatee in surveillance video. Prosecutors say if convicted he faces 25 years to life for murder and over 12 years for aggravated kidnapping. Authorities traced signals to a Grandview area body found near a Target in Missouri. The case drew hundreds of tips as detectives pursued leads and neighbors described Smith as a vibrant, outgoing young woman.
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Hall
Smith
Phill Kline
Johnson County
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Olathe
Burgess
Kansas
Grandview
Lake
Kansas City
Aletha
Sarah Russ
The
Kansas City Star
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