Mississippi River Breaches Illinois Levee Threatening Gulfport
The Mississippi River burst through a Gulfport area levee forcing rescues as water moved into Missouri and Iowa. Officials cited $1.5 billion in Iowa damages and noted FEMA buys and levee work reduced losses since 1993. Evacuations, road closures, and sandbagging continued downstream.
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Turkey River
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Henderson County
Donald Seitz
Burlington
Law schools multiply despite tight job market
The ABA provisionally accredits Charlotte School of Law and Elon University as the US reaches 200 accredited law schools, while enrollments rise to a record 150,000. Despite high starting salaries at top firms, median pay for new lawyers remains around 62,000 with public interest near 40,000, and average debt climbs toward 88,000. Contract attorney roles grow as firms seek experience, and many graduates face uncertain career paths amid a crowded market.
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Bloomington
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Catholic
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Washington, D.C
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Washington
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Elon University
Manchin backs Obama amid West Virginia politics and tax clash
Governor Joe Manchin affirmed support for Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination and said he would focus on state finances, taxes, and pensions during a looming special session. He rejected plans to cut the gasoline tax despite highway funding pressures while criticizing federal aid limits.
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