Elections delayed in Haiti shift timetable amid opposition protests
Port au Prince Haiti postponed legislative and local elections from June 4 to June 25 with runoff on July 16. The National Electoral Council cited broad opposition charges of exclusion as parties pressed reforms. Nearly all elected terms expired Feb 4 increasing Aristide's authority as parties seek a fair vote.
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Misdiagnosis probe seeks reckless homicide charges
After three days of testimony a special inquest panel urged reckless homicide charges against a laboratory doctor and a technician for allegedly misreading Pap smears of two women who died of cancer. Milwaukee district attorney E Michael McCann noted the advisory panel's Wisconsin first inquest into medical misdiagnosis leading to death.
News Updates Hotline Information
National news updates are available by calling I W Access at 865 5000. For national updates, press 6705 and for world news press 6700.
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Lawrence Road Conditions and Weather Reads
City weather brief notes a Sunday high near 60 and an overnight low around 39 with a year ago high of 54. Road condition reports direct readers to the Journal-World Access line by calling 865-5000 and selecting category 6799 for updates. Moon phase data cites halves and full dates including April 22 29 and May 2 15.
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Weather outlook with storm chances and temperature swings
Tonight brings storms and a low near 36. Tuesday remains mostly cloudy with a 70 percent rain chance and a high near 43. Wednesday turns cold and dry with highs in the 40s and lows around 30s. Thursday and Friday turn dry with warming highs up to the 60s and 70s.
Al Shanker critiques the system sparking national debate
In Washington and New York, Al Shanker argues for education reform. He recalls students asking if assignments count, a line he uses to illustrate frustrations with the system. Shanker meets with lawmakers, parents, and business leaders to press reforms with a stern, determined outlook.
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Shanker Drives Debate on U S School Reforms and Remediation
AL SHANKER argues for consequences in schooling to motivate students and push reform. He calls for national standards, tougher college entry requirements, and ending most remedial classes, while facing opposition from teachers unions and concerns about minority access.
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Surrogate mom sought for newborn orangutan at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo seeks a surrogate orangutan mother for Mukah, a 4 1/2 pound infant abandoned by its mother Batu. Mykah has a human nanny while zookeepers nationwide search for a caring surrogate. If none found, he will be paired with another hand raised ape to receive constant contact and care.
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