Tornado Deadly Storm Ravages North Carolina
The massive storm system killed at least 45 people across half the nation and caused vast devastation in North Carolina with more than 60 tornadoes reported. In Bertie and Bladen Counties residents mourned and began cleanup as homes were destroyed and families were separated. Governor Perdue declared a state of emergency while officials tallied dozens of serious injuries and extensive property damage amid the deadliest NC tornado day since 1984.
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Associated Press
Great Plains
Scott Sharp
Weather Service
Raleigh
Sharp
Bob Spieldenner
Spieldenner
Gloucester County
Waynesboro
Wythe County
Page County
Julia Jarema
Beverly Perdue
Study links conservative areas to higher teen suicide attempts
A Columbia University study of about 32 000 Oregon high school students finds higher rates of death by own action attempts among gay and straight teens in counties with fewer Democrats and lower gay support. The social index includes same sex couples, liberal views, and school policies on bullying and discrimination.
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Columbia University
Oregon
Robert Blum
Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Blum
Institute of Medicine
Pediatrics
Rutgers University
Hatzenbuehler
Japan plan draws tepid support as nuclear crisis tests gov
Tokyo Electric Power Co and the government released a plan to curb radiation leaks and stabilize Fukushima Dai-ichi reactors, aiming to return evacuees home within months. Public anger over the disaster response grew as polls showed wide dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Kan’s handling, though some support tax-funded reconstruction. The plan targets cooling and decontamination within three months and full containment within six to nine months, with officials warning of possible further delays.
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Fukushima
TEPCO
Naoto Kan
Masashi Waki
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Kan
Masataka Shimizu
Shimizu
Mainichi
Nihon Keizai
Asahi
Goshi Hosono
Tsunehisa Katsumata
Emancipation Day shifts tax deadline to midnight
Federal filing was extended to midnight due to Emancipation Day observed in the District of Columbia. The holiday moves local tax deadlines. federal and state practices generally align, with Lincoln signing the 1862 law ending slavery in DC on April 16.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Lawrence Police Seeks New Hires in Bidding Round
The Lawrence Police Department continues recruiting with six transfer officers already hired for a six week academy option while a full academy path remains preferred. Starting wage is 19.75 per hour. applications due June 10. For questions, contact Lt Hogue at 785-830-7112.
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