World in Brief highlights political and security notes
A Senate independent senator urged Obama to delay some initiatives due to the economy, signaling wavering support for health reform. Bilateral support faces hurdles as Democrats seek 60 votes to push measures. In Baghdad a confessed mastermind linked to truck bombs near the Finance and Foreign Ministries draws blame and calls for security probes. North Korea and South Korea held high level talks amid Kim Dae Jung’s funeral with indications of a summit, though Seoul denied the reports.
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Connecticut
Joe Lieberman
Senate
White House
Iraqi Finance Ministry
Baghdad
Qassim al-Moussawi
Saddam Hussein
Baath Party
Finance Ministry
Kim Daejung
Seoul
South Korea
Kim Jong
Lee Myung-bak
Lee
Chosun Ilbo
JoongAng Ilbo
Kim
Blue House
History flashpoints mark notable events through ages
August 24 1814 British forces burn Capitol and White House in Washington DC during the War of 1812 while others burn public buildings. Mount Vesuvius erupts in AD 79 burying Pompeii and Herculaneum with about 20000 deaths. Amelia Earhart in 1932 flies coast to coast solo from Los Angeles to Newark in 19 hours. Eisenhower signs Communist Control Act in 1954. Giamatti bans Pete Rose in 1989 for betting on his team. Voyager 2 flies by Neptune sending striking photos.
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United States
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Cincinnati Reds
Neptune
Obama family arrives at Martha's Vineyard vacation
The Obama family reaches Martha's Vineyard for a vacation following Hurricane Bill. The trip included a Cape Cod arrival, a Coast Guard helicopter transfer to the island, and a local motorcade amid signs supporting the president and his family.
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Obama
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Obamas
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Cape Cod
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Hope
Millions face smaller Social Security checks next year
Millions of older Americans may see no cost of living adjustment for two years, while Medicare drug premiums rise from 28 to 30 dollars monthly. Advocates warn seniors will feel higher costs as inflation stays weak but health care expenses grow. Barbara Kennelly urges Congress to boost benefits or provide a one time payment to ease the impact.
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Barbara Kennelly
Connecticut
National Committee To
David Certner
AARP
Social Security Administration
Kennelly
Congress
Reality TV figure Jenkins found dead in Canadian motel
Ryan Jenkins, 32, the reality show contestant wanted for the dismemberment murder of Jasmine Fiore in California, was found dead by hanging at The Thunderbird Motel near Hope, British Columbia. Police say he died by his own action after a global manhunt and extradition efforts.
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British Columbia
Duncan Pound
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Border Integrity Unit
Hope
Ryan Jenkins
Farrah Emami
Orange County
Los Angeles
Fiore
Jenkins
Thunderbird
B.C
Pound
Alberta
Kevin Walker
Walker
Point Roberts
Wash
Canada
U.s.-Canada
U.S. Justice Department
Las Vegas
California
Buena Park
Journal World contact and subscription details
The notice lists newsroom staff contacts for Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Terry Rombeck and Jonathan Kealing with phone numbers and emails. Subscriptions are handled at 832 7199 with guaranteed in town redelivery if the paper is not received by 11 a.m. weekdays or noon on weekends.
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Danderson
Jworld
Caroline Trowbridge
Drowbridge
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Tom Keegan
Tkeegan
Jon Niccum
Ijworld
Terry Rombeck
Trombeck
Jonathan Kealing
Jkealing
World
Noor
Poll on volunteer hours and pricey KU court seat
Friday poll asks if readers volunteer outside the home and how many hours per month, with choices from none to 321 or more. A separate poll asks if readers would pay 15000 for a courtside seat at Aflen Fieldhouse for the 2009 10 Kansas University men's basketball season with results 84 percent No and 15 percent Yes.
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Aflen
Kansas University
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