Gadhafi urges Obama to end war in rambling letter
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi directly appeals to President Obama to end the “unjust war” and wishes him re elections luck. The White House confirms receipt as Clinton reiterates demands for a pullback, ceasefire, and Gadhafi to step down.
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United States Colombia Reach Free Trade Pact
The United States and Colombia have agreed on a free trade deal after negotiations aimed at boosting exports and protecting workers and union leaders. The pact, supported by both parties in Congress, could add over one billion dollars annually to U.S. exports and support thousands of American jobs pending congressional approval.
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Preventing blasts at Fukushima plant focus after victory
Workers at Japan's flooded nuclear complex moved to inject nitrogen to prevent hydrogen explosions after stopping radioactive water leakage. Officials said there is no immediate blast threat like the three Fukushima Dai Ichi explosions, yet cooling reactors remains urgent following the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that devastated coastlines and killed tens of thousands.
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Glenn Beck to end Fox News Channel talk show
Glenn Beck will end his Fox News Channel talk show later this year after ratings declines and advertiser boycotts. Mercury Radio Arts and Fox said they will pursue other projects including documentaries while continuing a business relationship. Beck rose to prominence after joining in 2009, drawing supporters and large crowds but faced criticism over remarks triggering advertiser pressure.
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Ex-Insurgents Suspected in U.N. Attack in Afghanistan
Afghan officials say three men formerly in a reintegration program are suspected of firing during the April 1 riot at the U N headquarters in Mazar i Sharif that left seven U N workers dead and four protesters killed. Police arrested those involved the day of the clash.
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Longtime residents named co chairs for United Way campaign
Val and Beth Stella will lead the 2011 United Way of Douglas County fundraising drive in Lawrence. They bring university ties and long community service records, aiming to boost support for education, self sufficiency, and health as the campaign runs from August to September.
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Residents protest as Lawrence weighs gender identity policy
Passionate residents from Lawrence pack a church meeting to discuss a possible amendment to the city anti-discrimination ordinance. Protesters outside Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church oppose adding gender identity while representatives from Voice of Reason and groups such as Awaken Manhattan and Kansas Family Policy Council press concerns. The Manhattan ordinance already protects LGB T people in housing, public accommodations and employment, and advocates question privacy and religious liberty implications. The session, lasting over two hours, included a lengthy Q and A.
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Charles McVey
Dominic Klumpe
Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
Harvard Road
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Voice of Reason
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Concerned Women For America
Kansas Family Policy Council
Manhattan
Daniel Blomberg
ADF
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Settlement reached in crossed medical lines suit
A settlement has been reached in a 2010 lawsuit over a 2009 dental procedure injury at Vincent's Lawrence office. The case involved oxygen and nitrous oxide line crossings during office construction. Judge Fairchild must approve dismissal at a 3 pm hearing next Wednesday.
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