Irene Weakens but Threat Persists Along East Coast
Irene looms as a powerful hurricane threatening the East Coast with flash floods and outages. From Florida to Maine, residents stock up as water and bread vanish and pumps run dry. Across the Caribbean the storm caused inundation and power loss, with one death in Puerto Rico. Forecasters warn it could reach Category 4 before landfall, then threaten the Northeast.
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Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn may pursue action in civil court
Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a French presidential candidate, may file civil claims against Nafissatou Diallo to counter her lawsuit after prosecutors dismissed criminal charges. His lawyer said the possibility is under consideration as Diallo’s credibility and evidence were deemed insufficient.
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Libyan rebels storm Gadhafi compound in Tripoli
Hundreds of Libyan rebels stormed Bab al Aziziya as the regime’s heart crumbled. They looted armories and toppled a statue but found no sign of Muammar Gadhafi. Fighting raged across Tripoli as NATO strikes continued and the fate of Gadhafi and his sons remained unclear.
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White House unveils regulations to cut red tape and save billions
The Obama administration announces about 500 regulatory changes aimed at reducing IRS paperwork, simplifying hazard warnings, and speeding payments to contractors. Officials say the plan could save businesses more than 10 billion dollars over five years, addressing criticism that reforms are costly while boosting job and growth prospects.
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Unseen species. vast Earth biodiversity teased
A study estimates about 8.8 million species exist on Earth with only 1.9 million identified. Hidden life could include tiny lizards and deep sea creatures, offering potential medical and ecological benefits, says Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson.
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Lawrence welcomes 13 new Lawrence Police recruits
Lawrence Police and city leaders swore in 13 new officer recruits six women and seven men at the Investigations and Training Center. City leaders plan to add four patrol positions in 2012 and expect attrition by next May before the recruits patrol on their own. Chief Tarik Khatib praised the diverse backgrounds of the class and noted their potential leadership.
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KU researchers win 1.8 million grant to curb tooth decay
Paulette Spencer and Jennifer Laurence at Kansas University lead a five year NIH funded project to improve dental filling polymers. The Bioengineering Research Center hosts researchers including Jonggu Park and Ranganathan Parthasarathy as they test new materials with advanced equipment and computer graphics to enhance cavity restoratives.
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Dentists seek durable safer fillings amid mercury concerns
For over a century metal fillings with mercury raised safety worries, pushing dentists toward a plastic polymer that lasts about 5.7 years. Experts note higher failure rates and sensitivity to moisture and acids, stressing collaboration with a pharmaceutical chemist to tailor materials for the mouth’s wet, temp varied environment.
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Lawrence District Enrollment Rises With New Students
Lawrence school district opens the 2011-12 year with 11,250 students in K-12 including Lawrence Virtual School attendees. unofficial enrollment up 526 students, 4.9 percent from last year, signaling potential state funding increases if the trend holds. Superintendent Rick Doll says figures are fluid as the district cleans up enrollment data.
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