Violence rises as Rumsfeld tours Kabul amid Afghan raid
In southern Afghanistan a coalition and Afghan raid near Sangin killed about 30 militants while a prior airstrike killed over 40. Wounded locals report civilian deaths as Defense Secretary Rumsfeld visited Kabul for talks with President Karzai as fighting escalates in Helmand and Kandahar provinces.
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Defense
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Kabul
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Karzai
Rumsfeld
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Sangin
Helmand
Khakrez
Daoud Ahmedi
Far West
Nimroz
Daoud Askaryar
Uruzgan
Tirin Kot
Didi Feroza
Feroza
Kansas Lottery sales hit 236 million in FY 2006
Kansas reports 236.3 million in lottery sales for the year ending June 30, a 14.3 percent rise led by instant games and Powerball amid two record jackpots. Revenue funds economic development projects, prison construction, juvenile detention, and problem gambling programs. Ed Van Petten notes jackpot hype boosts sales.
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Kansas lottery bucks trend with Made in Kansas tickets
Kansas lottery reports rising instant game sales led by Made in Kansas tickets with top prizes to $10,000 and rewards tied to local manufacturers and events. In Hutchinson, 25 players won passes to the U S Senior Open as prizes, plus locally produced cars and motorcycles. Veterans benefits programs gained $717,112 from Veterans Benefit games, a 2.3 percent rise from 2005, while Oklahoma border sales dip threaten state totals.
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Tyson seeks ruling to bring clarity in wage case
Tyson faces a wage and hour suit with 435 plaintiffs as lawyers argue differences between poultry and red meat plants affect pay for dressing, walking time, and pre shift activities. They cite IBP Inc. v. Alvarez (2005) and expect court action in 18 months to two years.
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Hanson
Tyson
New Holland
Holcomb
U.S. Supreme Court
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Alvarez
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Teens Arrested After Bat and Knuckles Assault Outside Bar
Garden City police report two 14 and 16 year olds, Christian Guzman and Eduardo Fuentes, were arrested for aggravated battery after they and two others allegedly beat Ray Gonzalez outside 3D's Sports Bar. Gonzalez required 19 staples for a head wound and was treated then released. Police seek two remaining suspects and ask for tips at 276-1300 or Crime Stoppers at 275-7807.
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Ninth St
Christian Guzman
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North Ninth Street
Ray Gonzalez
Mike Utz
Utz
Gonzalez
Fuentes
Guzman
W. Fulton St
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