Castro steps down for surgery as Raul takes powers
The longtime Cuban leader relinquishes presidential authority to his brother Raul Castro, defense minister, for medical treatment after intestinal bleeding. GPS cell tracking eyes parents monitor teens with locating services. Local officials wary of a proposed 1 cent sales tax increase amid potential negative effects as Israel expands ground offensive in Lebanon.
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Mexico City blockade sparks opposition to election demands
Cesar Nava denounces AMLO supporters’ blockade of Mexico City as kidnapping and contempt for democracy. Tent cities across the financial district disrupted traffic as Calderon allies seek a recount. Page 6A previews winners and losers in today’s election.
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Primaries Set for Kansas Republicans and Democrats
Voting today in Kansas primaries will test party divides as seven Republicans seek a chance to challenge Gov. Kathryn Sebelius who faces no primary foe while Democrats consider a race in eastern Douglas County that could shift the Kansas State Board of Education. The Republican contests feature conservative challenger Kay O Connor and Eric Carter opposing Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger and Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh.
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Unaffiliated voters duel in Kansas party primary access
The Kansas Democratic Party opens its primary to unaffiliated voters while the Republican primary remains closed. Unaffiliated voters may register as Republican to vote then re register as unaffiliated afterward. Dennis Moore, a Democrat, is the general election target.
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FDA to allow Plan B for adults only
The FDA said it will allow Plan B emergency contraception to be sold without prescription but only to women 18 and older. The decision marks a step toward a final ruling after years of delays and faces skepticism from lawmakers and women's rights advocates who seek a final and broad approval.
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District weighs higher taxes in local option expansion
Lawrence school officials favor raising the local option budget to 30 percent of the general fund, adding 1.728 mills to the property tax levy to generate about $1.7 million. Board President Sue Morgan called it likely and said property tax is the district’s primary revenue source amid pressure to boost teacher salaries. A special meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the district service center to discuss the budget, with $2.8 million in expected state aid largely earmarked for special education and at risk programs. The board also weighs adding 2 mills to the 6-mill capital outlay fund.
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Emergency contraceptives sold by prescription since 1998
In the United States emergency contraceptives have been sold by prescription since 1998. They use higher doses of hormones found in birth control pills to block ovulation or prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus.
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Baghdad orders extended stays for Stryker Brigade
Maureen Bell recalls the moment her husband Vernon Bell learned his deployment in Iraq would be extended by four months. The extension came as President Bush ordered more U S troops into Baghdad amid sectarian killings, with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld approving the Stryker Brigade's deployment prolongation after a year in country.
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