Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey reported in US
A Salmonella outbreak has killed one person in California and sickened 76 in 26 states since March. The CDC found the same strain in ground turkey from four retailers, tied to a production facility, while the Agriculture Department investigates the producer and recalls. No recall has been issued.
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FAA Shutdown Hits Billions in Ticket Tax Revenue
The partial FAA shutdown risks over 1 billion dollars in lost airline ticket tax revenue as lawmakers leave town for a month. The FAA's operating authority expired, stopping tax collection since airlines cannot remit taxes. Senate recessed until September, House idle, furloughing nearly 4,000 FAA workers while stop work orders threaten thousands more. air traffic controllers stay on duty.
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Siege tightens on Hama as Syria crackdown escalates
Syrian troops widened their assault on Hama forcing residents to flee while international condemnation grew. Hillary Clinton met democracy activists in the United States as U S lawmakers pressed for sanctions. Bashar Assad’s regime faced mounting pressure with casualties nearing one hundred and Italy recalling its ambassador, followed by the EU tightening penalties amid Ramadan.
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Militia gunmen prey on refugees near Somalia Kenya border
Somali militiamen wearing new uniforms and armed with guns allegedly bought by Kenya patrol the Somali Kenya frontier. Paid or not many are selling weapons or attacking refugees fleeing famine around Dadaab. Aid groups report assaults by gunmen, possibly from Jubaland militia, amid a weapon rich border zone.
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Trial of ex-Egypt leader begins today
Hosni Mubarak, 83, and ailing, goes on trial on charges of corruption and ordering killings during the 18 day uprising that toppled him. Egyptians debate whether the case signals real reform or masks continued injustices under the new military rulers. It marks a historic moment as the first modern Mideast leader tried by his own people.
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Local governments unite to preserve SRS office in Lawrence
Representatives from Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board, and county officials met at the Douglas County Courthouse at the invitation of County Commissioner Mike Gaughan and County Administrator Craig Weinang. They discussed keeping the Social and Rehabilitation Services location open, exploring alternatives and keeping the office running in Lawrence.
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Lawrence named best small place for business in Forbes list
Lawrence earns spot as a top small business city in Forbes recognition while KU appears in three Princeton Review Top 20 lists. Lawrence ranks 43rd overall for job growth, with Manhattan topping the list. KU features in Jock Schools, Best College Radio Station, and Best College Newspaper rankings, per the Princeton Review.
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Douglas County debates rural retreat zoning near Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners weigh rezoning Ladies Lake area to rural tourism including hunting lodging and conferences. Ownership group led by Lawrence figures plans up to 13 cabins a 12000 square foot conference center and other allowed uses while neighbors fear loss of rural character and protest to the rezoning.
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