Kansas Board to approve new evolution heavy science standards
After 18 months of national focus the Kansas State Board of Education planned to approve revised science standards with stronger emphasis on evolution. The changes would replace August 1999 standards that downplayed evolutionary concepts and introduce tests this spring reflecting macroevolution. The decision followed voter shifts last fall that ousted two board members who supported de-emphasizing evolution.
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Shawnee
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Syracuse
Sue Gamble
Carol Rupe
Wichita
Val DeFever
Independence
Janet Waugh
Kansas City
Bill Wagnon
Bruce Wyatt
Salina
Debate on Kansas Lottery life extension and fare plan
In Topeka the Senate committee debated extending the Kansas Lottery agency and removed a House bid for a $4 million airfare relief program. Supporters in south-central Kansas argued high Wichita Mid-Continent Airport fares hinder growth, while other lawmakers focused on funding sources for the lottery.
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Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Hutchinson Firms to Reopen After Fatal Mobile Home Park Blast
All 18 businesses closed after a fatal gas explosion at Big Chief Mobile Home Park will reopen Wednesday starting at 8 a.m. Police Chief Heitschmidt said KP&L will have a representative on site to restore power. The blast shattered two downtown stores and caused street closures, with a separate explosion at the park killing two and prompting evacuations.
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Romance lowers teen mood and raises delinquency risk study
Researchers Joyner and Udry report that adolescents involved in romance showed a slightly higher depression score than uninvolved peers, with girls more affected than boys. The study, based on 8200 youths aged 12 to 17, cites parental relationship strain and school performance as possible mediators.
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Cornell University
J. Richard Udry
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Journal of Health & Social Behavior
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Udry
Mom
Navy civilians at controls during USS Greeneville incident
Honolulu AP reports two civilian guests occupied watch stations aboard the USS Greeneville when it surfaced and sank a Japanese fishing vessel off Hawaii. Lt Cmdr Conrad Chun confirms civilians were under close supervision at possible helm sonar or ballast stations, with 16 guests involved in total and one believed at the helm. The official says no indication civilians influenced the collision.
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Defense
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Teacher Accused of Trading Grades for Drugs at Roy High
Michele Opheikens, 30, resigned as teacher and coach at Roy High School after students alleged she boosted grades in exchange for prescription painkillers. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and burglary following a two week police investigation.
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Utah
Michele Opheikens
Roy High School
Marshals seize church over six million tax debt
In Indianapolis federal marshals seized the Indianapolis Baptist Temple to satisfy a 6 million tax debt after a 91 day vigil. Pastor emeritus Rev Greg Dixon protested from a gurney as officers cleared church members. The case, tied to payroll tax withholdings, drew militia figures and court battles dating to 1984.
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Indianapolis Baptist Temple
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Indianapolis
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Goliath
Susie Wallen
Baptist Temple
Supreme Court
Frank Anderson
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