Gulf leak could be contained by Monday
BP oil leak ministry officials say a tighter cap could stop new outflow by Monday if the weekend fitting succeeds. While the well remains broken, crews would route oil to surface tankers until relief wells below the seafloor seal the well, with ultimate containment or a plug via two relief wells as the goal.
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Social services struggle with growing group of secondary refugees
In southwest Kansas the final story in a refugee series follows a 19-year-old Burmese migrant in Garden City adjusting to life, applying for food stamps, and navigating social services with limited English. Agencies face resource strains as new arrivals accumulate.
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Encryption upgrades quiet Garden City police scanners
Garden City police and emergency teams dodged a coverage gap after the FCC required a radio standard upgrade in 2009. Kathy McGaughey researched options and helped implement encryption on the new system, costing about 275 dollars per non encrypted radio for 43 units, to improve officer safety and operational coordination.
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East and West swap ends Cold War spy exchange
Washington orchestrated the swift largest U.S. Russian spy swap since the Cold War. Ten Russian agents blending into American life were exchanged for four Russians accused of spying for the West. The operation, led from the Oval Office, unfolded on a Vienna airport tarmac with planes from New York and Moscow arriving within minutes. Anna Chapman was among those sent to Moscow as two other spies were dropped at Dulles. The deal aimed to reset ties as Washington balanced prosecutors, arrests, and the plan for future relations.
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