Historic US Russia prisoner swap frees Gershkovich and Whelan
The United States and Russia completed a 24 prisoner exchange, releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza. The deal, framed as a major diplomatic achievement, involved Berlin backed negotiators and included German nationals and others, as Biden hailed a milestone despite strained ties.
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Hezbollah leader warns conflict with Israel enters new phase
Hezbollah chief tells mourners at Beirut funeral of a commander killed by an Israeli airstrike that the conflict has reached a new phase. In Tehran, Iran’s supreme leader salutes Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh as his body is prayed over amid fears of a broader regional escalation. Iran vows retaliation, while Israel avoids claiming responsibility for Haniyeh’s assassination.
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Four Las Vegas teens to plead guilty in manslaughter
Four Las Vegas teenagers accused in the fatal beating of 17 year old Jonathan Lewis Jr agreed to plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter to avoid adult trial. The deal sends them to juvenile court for an undetermined term, with reversal possible if any back out.
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Kansas Supreme Court Revives Challenge to Anti Impersonation Law
The Kansas Supreme Court revived a legal challenge to a 2021 anti impersonation law saying it is vague enough for groups including Loud Light and the League of Women Voters of Kansas to contest. A 43 majority rejected voting as an unalienable right, complicating efforts to curb challenges to election rules.
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Lawrence area events lineup and Back to School activities
A dense list of community events across Lawrence and nearby towns includes SPCP session two at Lawrence High School, Cars & Coffee at The Tint Guy, an archery lesson at Prairie Park Nature Center, FAFSA assistance at the Lawrence Public Library, a Trivedi Vineyard tour, StopGap’s Back to School Cookout, and ongoing Sunday and weekday programs. Highlights include the Vinland Fair opening noon Thursday through Saturday, a modular synth concert at Sound Vision Studio, and Bless the City back to school family event at Billy Mills Middle School with activities and raffles.
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Matt Pelsma
Sound + Vision
Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Massachusetts St
CPR
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