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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2011
Page
3
Police flagged 17-year-old Jared Cane for past arrests and parole curfew when a tip revealed he planned to bomb Freedom High School. In his apartment officers found shrapnel plastic tubing timing devices and a journal with schematics and intent to kill administrators and students next week.
Dozens of opposition fighters surrounded Libya’s last functioning oil refinery and pressed a siege on about 100 government troops near Zawiya as rebels push toward Tripoli. A rebel victory could shift momentum in the six month conflict, with NATO patrolling the sea to the north and Benghazi named as de facto capital. Rebels began assault on the refinery, capturing the admin building and removing the Gaddafi flag.
A 24 year old Mexican chemistry student volunteering for the pope's Madrid visit was arrested on suspicion of planning a gas attack against protesters opposed to Benedict XVI. Officials noted uncertainty over actual capability and chemicals. The pope's four day World Youth Day visit drew tens of thousands to Sol plaza amid ongoing protests.
GOP candidate Rick Perry told New Hampshire voters that he does not believe in manmade global warming. He called it a scientific theory not proven and warned against spending vast taxpayer sums to address an issue he says is increasingly questioned by scientists.
Gov. Sam Brownback on Wednesday said funding to keep the Lawrence welfare office open was a workable solution. He avoided pledging state funding long term while stressing budget cuts and efficiency. Lawrence, the largest of nine SRS closures, served thousands, with advocates noting many need face to face services. residents would rely on other offices or online access, prompting local governments to contribute $450,000 for two years.
Nick Owens, known for driving anything with wheels, died Saturday while swimming at Lone Star Lake in southern Douglas County. Family and friends recall his skills on dirt bikes and trucks as they await word on the cause of death.
Lawrence schools review a Finnish KiVa anti-bullying approach from KU researchers with plans for a 2012 13 pilot in selected fourth grade classes. The district aims to reduce bullying and keep students welcome safe and comfortable, building data in a system with existing plans.
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