Virginia Tech Massacre Victims Honored At Memorial
A sea of maroon and orange gathered on the drill field to honor the 32 students and staff killed in the Virginia Tech massacre. Gov. Kaine urged reflection as a moment of silence followed tributes detailing each victim’s talents and dreams.
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Fox family makes home in East Lawrence neighborhood
A family of foxes has settled in an East Lawrence area, attracting neighbor interest and comment from Prairie Park Nature Center director Marty Birrell. Birrell says urban foxes adapt by living near humans and hunting in parks, while local resident Christy Brandt expresses enthusiasm and hopes to spot fox kits.
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Earth Day reminder on trash degradation times
A reflective Earth Day piece lists common disposal items and their decomposition spans from hours to millions of years. It cites sources like the US National Park Service and New Hampshire environmental services, noting foam cups lasting 50 years while glass can take up to a million years.
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Pope Benedict urges church action on abuse and public faith
At the White House on his 81st birthday the pope urged Americans to keep religion from being private and pressed bishops on clergy sex abuse, calling it a source of deep shame. He linked child protection to broader secular influences and urged accountability for priests.
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River City Baseball Tourney Preview
Friday preview highlights the River City Tournament drawing high school teams from multiple states, with stakes for early-season matchups and regional bragging rights.
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