Obama ends U.S. combat in Iraq in televised address
President Barack Obama declared the United States had ended its combat role in Iraq after seven years, stressing the need to turn attention to fixing the domestic economy. He noted more than 4,400 U.S. troops killed and heavy costs, while urging focus on unemployment and economic renewal.
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Bongo Ball Battle at Garden City Community College
Ryan Morales moves between inflatables during a Bongo Ball game on the lawn at Beth Tedrow Student Center. Players use Nerf arrows similar to paintball. Lenna Kiem is pictured launching a Nerf arrow toward an opponent as they compete Tuesday.
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Garden City Community College
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New York Imam Sees Mosque Fight Shaping Islam in America
In Dubai Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf warns the planned lower Manhattan Islamic center could redefine Muslim relations in the United States. He says the dispute goes beyond real estate and tests Muslims' place in American political and civic life, while avoiding discussion of alternate sites.
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Troops and families cheer end of Iraq combat
As President Obama declared combat operations in Iraq over, Violeta Sifuentes and her 6-year-old twins reacted with relief and celebration. Army captain explained the milestone while greeting families at Fort Bliss, Texas, where the commander in chief had earlier visited and expressed support.
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Plans stall for former National Guard Armory site
City officials say plans for the former National Guard Armory remain on hold for at least six more months. The empty building south of town is in use as a storage site for old meters being replaced citywide. City Manager Matt Allen told a town hall at the Finney County Public Library that the city is doing something with the building and that meter work should not disrupt service, aside from brief outages and clock resets.
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Weather forecast: storms tonight and windy Thursday
Tonight may bring a thunderstorm with a low near 62. Thursday becomes windy with some sun and a high around 82 while the low drops to about 47. Details on page A8.
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