Bush in Florida race boosts brother’s campaign funds
President Bush resumes aid to his brother in the Florida governor contest by a $1 million fundraiser, visiting Florida’s Daytona area as polls show a tight race. The campaign push aims to help McBride’s rival and shore up education-focused messages amid a high-stakes, late campaign period.
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Kansas candidates differ on higher education access
Kansas candidates debate higher education funding with Shallenburger favoring block grants and limited state obligation, while Sebelius urges need-based and merit-based scholarships and private and federal support. University leaders say both share concern but offer differing funding visions.
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Santa makes warm Santas as wife coping with husband’s illness
A woman crafts clay Santas to comfort herself and to earn income as her spouse nears death. She explains the process from foil core to clay features and glass eyes, while preparing for a two day craft show in Garden City with help from family. The Santas provide emotional escape and help cover medical and living costs.
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Immigrant gets nearly 12 years for terror plot
Imran Mandhai a 19 year old Pakistani immigrant was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to bomb an armory electric substations and Jewish businesses. The case began when a Pembroke Pines area mosque inquiry spurred an FBI investigation using wiretaps and informants after a Jewish man seeking CIA work reported Mandhai’s requests for weapons and training.
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Police on Missing Children Cases and Local Abduction Response
Police explain the difference between missing persons and runaways while stressing immediate action in abductions. A case on Diane Street showed rapid scene cordon and evidence search. another led to discovery of Nguyen’s body at a hotel, linking to an online acquaintance from outside the state. The department notes three open missing persons cases including Yolanda Hernandez and Rachel Pratt, with Hernandez facing murder charges and Pratt missing since January 1995.
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Biggs Flings At Kline Over Experience At Forum
At a Wednesday forum the candidates sparred over trial handling and Biggs accused Kline of attacking his prosecution record. Both pledged more resources for identity theft prosecutions and stronger consumer protection enforcement. Kline urged canceling a $135 million Statehouse restoration to fund prison expansion and favored treatment for drug arrestees over jail time.
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