Obama calls for action to narrow economic gaps
In a prime time State of the Union, President Barack Obama pledged to bypass Congress when needed to reduce wealth inequality. He announced modest steps including raising the minimum wage for federal contractors and expanding retirement savings options for low income Americans.
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Officials Urge Flu Shots Amid Shifting H1N1 Impact
Public health officials note influenza case counts are similar to last year but a different age group is affected by the dominant H1N1 strain. Aimee Rosenow of the Kansas Department of Health warns that younger and working age people are increasingly at risk and urges immunization for all ages.
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Impromptu car show blooms for dying father at hospital
Max Oyler, told by doctors his father may not live long, hosts a makeshift car show outside St. Catherine Hospital. Cars from VW bugs to 57 and 55 Chevys line the east parking lot as firefighters arrive with a fire truck. Sam Oyler rallied the car-loving community after posting on Facebook asking for rides and bikes to grant a last wish.
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St. Catherine Hospital
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St. Catherine
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Weather Outlook Forecast For Today And Thursday
Today lies partly sunny with a high near 54 and a low around 30. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high of about 55 and a low near 22. Details continue on page A8.
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