Afghan governor survives major Charikar attack by self-destruct bombers
A dawn assault by death by own action bombers hit a governor’s security office in Charikar Parwan province killing 22. The governor, 30 miles north of Kabul, fired on attackers and survived as two other militants detonated vests. Cars, glass and body parts scar the lawn. The strike follows a Kabul hotel attack and near Kabul helicopter downing, prompting questions on security as coalition hands over control.
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Former Minnesota Gov Tim Pawlenty Ends White House Bid
Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the GOP presidential race after placing third in the Iowa straw poll. He announced the decision on ABCs This Week and in a conference call with supporters, saying the pathway forward did not exist for his campaign.
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Beirut gunboats join Syrian crackdown on Latakia
Gunboats and ground troops hammer Latakia as thousands protested for Assad’s ouster. At least 25 people were killed, activists say, in a coordinated assault marking a new phase of the offensive despite international outrage and new sanctions from the United States and Europe.
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Sibling autism risk higher than previously thought
A large U.S. and Canadian study of 664 infants with autistic siblings found about 19 percent diagnosed with autism by age three, higher than earlier estimates. Rates reached 32 percent for those with two autistic siblings. boys showed 26 percent versus 9 percent in girls. The study, published in Pediatrics, spans 12 sites.
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Safety Net Clinics Doctors donate time for uninsured care
Twenty one year old Kelly Pohlman with fibromyalgia seeks relief as Health Care Access clinic provides free medical care to low income and uninsured Douglas County residents. Dr Karen Evans volunteers monthly, reviewing history, tests and medications while offering new options. Evans joins twenty doctors volunteering on site to ease pain, headaches and back issues in a typical family practice setting.
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Ex-Farmland Property Site Plans Under City Review
Lawrence leaders consider spending 1 million to plan and begin work on converting the former Farmland Industries site into a business park. City Manager David Corliss aims to have building permit ready lots available in 12 to 18 months, starting with a master plan for the 450 acre site detailing roads and utilities.
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Regents hold three day retreat to map higher ed goals
Kansas Board of Regents starts a three day retreat with Gov. Sam Brownback and university leaders in Arcadia and Pittsburg. They will review long term goals performance agreements and governance while seeking efficiency and faculty pay raises amid tight budgets. Brownback touts higher education as economic growth driver and appoints three new regents.
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Lawrence sees above average property crime in Benchmark City Survey
Lawrence showed higher property crime rates than the national average in 2010 across burglaries frauds auto theft and thefts per 1 000 residents while facing a lower clearance rate for property crimes. Police Chief Tarik Khatib called for more patrol officers and analysts as city commissioners approved four new positions in 2012 and discussed ongoing proactive policing challenges.
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