Obama to send 300 advisers to Iraq amid urgency
President Obama announced 300 U.S. military advisers would be sent to Iraq to assist Iraqi forces as insurgents advance toward Baghdad and key facilities. He urged Prime Minister al Maliki to form a more inclusive government while stressing no return to full combat and outlining limited, targeted strikes only if necessary.
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Former sheriff jailed for probation violations in meth-for-sex case
Former Arapahoe County sheriff Patrick Sullivan, once hailed as a top lawman, received 15 months in prison for repeatedly violating probation in a meth-for-sex scheme. He admitted a long drug problem and apologized as the judge cited exhausted opportunities for reform.
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Tragedy in Chesterfield: Toddler dies after window trap
Chesterfield County police say a 2-year-old girl died after her head and neck became trapped in a partially opened car window while left unattended in Richmond. Mikayla Thurston died at VCU Medical Center after the incident, which is under investigation.
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Move Over Becomes Theme as Hit and Run Prompted Probe
Trooper says Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ash will discuss the Thursday hit and run with him. As National Move Over Awareness Month promotes slowing down or moving over for emergency vehicles, Baylous urges drivers to slow and if possible switch lanes away from stopped units. WV State Police seek information and ask contacts to Charles Owens at cowens at bdt online.
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Chafin enters race for 38th District seat in Virginia
Chafin announces candidacy for the 38th District seat on June 9, seeking to unseat Democrat Mike Hymes in the Aug. 19 special election to fill the Senate vacancy caused by Phillip Puckett's resignation. Other Republican contenders include Tamara Neo and George McCall. Neo is Buchanan County’s former Commonwealth's Attorney.
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Second Chance concert aims to fund new offices
The Two Virginias event organizer calls the concert a big community party with planning spread over days. Forecasters predict a 60 percent chance of showers Saturday and 40 percent Sunday. Proceeds support opening new Second Chance Learning Center offices that helped 52 students last year graduate or advance. Handicap parking will be in the VIP lot.
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CDC lab workers may have been exposed to anthrax
About 75 CDC employees in Atlanta may have been exposed to anthrax due to a safety lapse while preparing samples for lower security labs. Officials say risk to others is low, with monitoring and antibiotics in place. investigations aim to prevent a recurrence.
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