King daughter urges nonviolence after Ferguson visit
Bernice King spoke to about 30 Riverview Gardens High School students in St. Louis about channeling anger into peaceful action amid the Ferguson unrest. She linked the era of her father to today’s protests, urging unity and rejection of an us-versus-them mindset while addressing fears over potential indictments in Michael Brown’s death.
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US journalist Curtis freed by Syria militants
US journalist Peter Theo Curtis, 45, abducted in October 2012, was released in Syria and handed to UN representatives in al-Rafid village. The transfer, arranged through Qatari mediation, followed a video of Foley's beheading and involved US officials thanking mediators while urging the release of remaining hostages. Curtis is to be reunited with his family as the US continues efforts to free others held by Islamic State and allied groups.
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Brownback touts education gains amid funding clash with KNEA
In Wichita a KNEA rally backed Davis and criticized Governor Brownback over House Bill 2506 tied to a Supreme Court order for equitable funding. Brownback defended the bill noting local control and highlighted a surge in technical education enrollment, aiming for high school graduation with tech certification or college readiness.
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UMMAM fills need with kids clothing drive and closet
UMMAM reports rapid clothing distribution, with over 160 bags handed out as it aims to keep a year round kids clothing supply. USD 457 notes 118 district homeless students, rising from 278 last year, while 71 percent of district students are economically disadvantaged. Donations of gently used shirts jeans pants shoes socks and school supplies are welcomed at the UMMAM clinic on St John Street, hours 9 to noon weekdays.
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Battle over school funding pits Brownback against Davis
Brownback and allies attack 35,000 Kansas teachers as Davis defends school funding. Davis notes opposition from moderate Republicans including Johnson County. Legislation tied funding to policies, including ending certain teacher appeals after three years. Local districts retain some tenure decisions under the plan.
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