Former Saudi chief says bin Laden remains a threat
Prince Turki al Faisal, former Saudi intelligence chief, cautioned that Osama bin Laden remains dangerous and could grow if given a new sanctuary. He estimated 300 to 400 Saudi hardcore al Qaeda members, and confirmed bin Laden’s involvement in the September 11 attacks while noting past cordial relations with the militant.
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bin Laden
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Osama bin Laden
Afghanistan
Prince Turki
Associated Press
Pakistan
Turki
al-Qaida
Prince Nayef
Nayef
Welch missing Lakin woman believed dead
Stefanie Welch, last seen February 28 2001 in Lakin Kansas, is feared dead by police. She disappeared after dropping off her child. her car was found later with cash and belongings inside, while her keys and other items remained missing. The case remains open with no solid evidence of her fate. She had planned to move in with fiancé Ray Moore and was involved with two children, Kyle and James. Authorities urge any information to contact Kearny County Sheriff’s Office.
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Wichita
James Jarboe
Welch
Lakin
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Kearny County
Kyle
James
Ray Moore
Moore
Brian Welch
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Jones
Stefanie Welch
Debated Kansas Blue Cross Buyout Moves Forward
Kansas regulators and local officials show mixed reactions as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas proceeds with de mutualization and a buyout. Hutchinson and Salina leaders warn costs remain, while supporters praise the ruling and emphasize a national solution is needed. Board decisions loom as critics urge no appeal and focus on the firm's future strategy.
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Maryland
Kansas
Blue Cross
Hutchinson
Joe Palacior
Kansas Blue Cross
Kansas Company
Palacior
Salina
Rick Hertzenberg
Sebelius
Blue Shield of
Hertzenberg
Salina Regional Health Center
Kansas Blue Cross Board
John Knack
Knack
Topeka
Bill Roy
Blue Shield
Roy
Woman faked cancer era returns $6436 donations
Tina M. English a Gainesville Georgia woman who pretended to have cancer returned 6436 in donations from friends and residents. She pleaded guilty to two felony counts of theft by deception and received four years probation. English shaved her head used a wheelchair and staged illness in late 1998 to raise funds.
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Gainesville, Ga
Tina M. English
English
Gainesville
Gwinnett County
Meatpackers fail to kill proposed restrictions on livestock control
In a setback for the meat industry the Senate refused to strike down proposed limits on processors owning or controlling cattle hogs and sheep within two weeks of slaughter. The measure, backed by farmers, aims to curb packer influence and boost livestock independence amid farm bill negotiations. Senators warned of impacts on meat quality and supply.
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Washington
Senate
House
Midwest
Tim Johnson
Meadowlark water issues hinge on open communication with tenants
The Meadowlark mobile home park’s water problem sparked tension until owner Hobbs kept tenants informed and supplied bottled water. Hobbs bought the park in December 1997 for 663000 from Metheney Living Trust. In October 2000 resident Ronald Mungan sued after a dispute over Metheney property and yard signs. Hobbs agreed on October 26, 2000 to build and deliver a sawhorse of equal quality within a week.
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Nichols
Hobbs
John W. Metheney
Finney County Register of Deeds
Metheney Living Trust
Finney County District Court
Park
Ronald D. Mungan
Metheney
Mungan
Students research countries for Olympics themed presentations
Garden City students prepared four fact country profiles with graphics and sound during a technology rich unit aligned with the Olympics opening ceremony. Briggs Gill and librarian Donna Wartman assisted. Corey Miller presented on China. Luis Nuno offered both English and Spanish narration for his Ireland entry.
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Briggs
Gill
Donna Wartman
Dave
Jana Miller
Corey
China
Luis Nuno
Ireland
Garden City
Steve Carlin
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