Tornadoes Roil Deep South Killing 72 Across Four States
A wave of violent storms tore through the South, killing at least 72 people in four states. Alabama suffered 58 fatalities, including many in Tuscaloosa where a massive tornado destroyed parts of the city and an Alabama hospital reported over 100 ER admissions. Mississippi logged 11 deaths, with two in Georgia and one in Tennessee as the system moved from Texas toward the Carolinas.
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Indiana to cut all government funds from Planned Parenthood
Indiana moves to sever state funds to Planned Parenthood, aiming to end $3 million in federal money used for family planning. The bill bans abortions after 20 weeks with narrow health exceptions and requires admitting privileges disclosure. Senate approval followed.
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Obama reshuffles national security jobs in Washington
President Obama plans a major national security reshuffle sending CIA Director Leon Panetta to the Pentagon to replace Robert Gates and elevating Gen. David Petraeus to lead the spy agency. The White House also will appoint a new ambassador and Afghanistan war commander as part of the changes. The move supports a July drawdown and shifts Gates out for a Democrat with credentials.
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Obama Releases Long Form Birth Certificate to Quash Doubts
Facing rising questions about his birthplace and eligibility, President Barack Obama presented his long form birth certificate on Wednesday. The White House sought to deflate the issue by directly addressing it, a move that drew widespread attention and briefly shifted campaign dynamics as Donald Trump claimed credit for pressuring the move.
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Bioscience Park in Olathe Nears Completion
The Kansas Bioscience Park Venture Accelerator in Olathe, a $13.9 million project, nears completion with first employees due next month. Novita Therapeutics has signed a lease, and over two dozen others are in talks to join north of College Boulevard near Kansas Highway 7 as the Kansas Bioscience Authority aims to grow employment in pharmaceuticals, animal science and related ventures.
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Rally for disability services funding at Kansas Capitol
Thousands of Kansans with disabilities rally against funding cuts as more than 4 650 people await services. Advocates urge Gov Brownback and Legislature to approve a multiyear plan, noting proposed 2 million dollars would aid about 200 people while waiting lists grow.
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Recycling program earns woman green hero award
Gayle Sigurdson, a Lawrence resident, was honored as one of five national winners in a recycling contest by Marcal for her program at Babcock Place that serves about 125 low income seniors. She plans to distribute an 88 roll supply of recycled toilet paper as late Easter gifts to her volunteers and residents.
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