Air Force jets collide in Oklahoma near Duncan
Two Air Force T-37 training jets from Sheppard AFB collided in a remote area of southern Oklahoma. One jet managed a safe return to Wichita Falls base, while the other crashed after both pilots ejected. Both occupants were taken to the base hospital for exams. The landing-gear issue limited damage details.
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Oklahoma
Duncan
Okla
Sheppard Air Force Base
Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Texas
Ment
Lake Waurika
Sebelius signals possible higher education cuts
Kansas Governor Sebelius warned of potential higher education cuts while pledging to secure extra funds promised by lawmakers after the 1999 higher education reorganization. She urged dramatic shifts in governance and delivery of services with education as the priority, contrasting opponent Tim Shallenburger’s stance.
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Tim Shallenburger
Sebelius
Lott comments spark varied reactions in Kansas leaders
Republicans and civic leaders in Kansas react to Trent Lott's remarks. Pamela Johnson Betts praises President Bush's condemnation while Kari Austin notes split calls to the GOP. Dennis Jones calls for Lott to step down from leadership but remain in the Senate. Governor Graves avoids comment as Kathleen Sebelius questions leadership needs.
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Topeka
New Hope Baptist Church
Community Youth Home For Boys
Pamela Johnson- Betts
Kansas African-American Affairs Commission
Bush
Senate
Johnson-Betts
Kansas Republican Party
Kari Austin
Kearny County
Dennis Jones
GOP
Lott
Jones
Lott resigns as Senate GOP leader after racism remark
Senator Trent Lott steps down as Senate Republican leader after racially insensitive remarks at Strom Thurmond birthday tribute. The move follows weeks of controversy and pressure from colleagues, with reports that Sen. Rick Santorum may challenge the post. Lott will depart with no strings attached as the party plans a leadership vote in January.
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Rick Santorum
Pennsylvania
Lott
Santorum
Senate
Don Ritchie
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
White House
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Scott City Voices Divided Over ALCO Incentives
Scott City officials and business leaders debated using tax incentives to lure an ALCO store. Some welcomed the potential retail boost, while others warned against government subsidies, citing local entrepreneur Dave Metzger’s self-financed success. Participants urged a clear, civil discussion to align on the best path.
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Jensen
ALCO
Rohn Shellenberger
Shellenberger
Dave Metzger
Strecker
Les Spangler
Spangler Car
Brownback Seeks Trade Boost on China India England Tour
Kansas Senator brownback wrapped a weeklong trip visiting india china and england to promote u s trade with china and india and press china to import beef from u s packing plants he also met with iraqi opposition in london about a democratic transition in iraq back home he awaits senate appropriations commerce and another committee assignment to improve influence over federal spending
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Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Thurmond
Mississippi
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India
U.S
Brownback
Kansas
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London
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Saddam
Iraq
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Commerce
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