WikiLeaks site attacked amid cable release fury
The WikiLeaks website crashed Tuesday amid an apparent cyberattack after the rapid publication of tens of thousands of previously secret State Department cables. WikiLeaks said it was under attack and later directed readers to a mirror or search site. Officials warned of diplomatic embarrassment for the Obama administration.
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Libya rebels issue ultimatum to Gadhafi loyalists in Sirte
Libyan rebels say they are closing in on Muammar Gadhafi and issued an ultimatum to regime loyalists in Sirte to surrender this weekend or face attack. They demand Algeria return Gadhafi’s wife and three children who fled there, calling asylum an enemy act. Rebels claim progress in Tripoli as police and cleanup measures begin amid ongoing fighting.
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Three Die in Wyoming Oil Site Blast near Glenrock
An explosion at a Wyoming oil storage facility killed three workers laying a fuel line to feed a heater treatment unit. The blast sparked a 10 acre fire and shut a remote area as state and federal investigators joined Samson Resources in probing the incident near the Hornbuckle Ranch about 50 miles northeast of Casper.
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August marks deadliest month for U.S. in Afghanistan
The Associated Press tally shows 66 U.S. service members killed in August, surpassing July 2010's 65. Almost half the deaths came from the Aug. 6 Chinook helicopter downing that killed 30 Americans, many Navy SEALs, amid widespread violence across the country as coalition efforts continue.
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Lawmaker Kevin Yoder Tours Safety Net Clinic in Lawrence
Congressman Kevin Yoder visited Health Care Access in Lawrence to tour the safety net clinic serving low income residents without employer-sponsored insurance. The clinic cared for 1,200 patients with 3,213 appointments last year and relies on community funding, with volunteers providing about 3.5 million dollars in donated services annually.
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Kansas projects await federal gas tax approval
Kansas faces potential halts or delays in transportation projects if Congress does not reauthorize the 18.3 cent federal gasoline tax before its Sept. 30 expiration. Deputy Secretary Jerry Younger said the state can fund existing work for 16 to 24 weeks, after which bidding, project awards, or work must pause without federal disbursements.
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KU to test advertising kiosks with demographic data on campus
Kansas University Memorial Unions will pilot interactive kiosks across campus including the Kansas Union and Wescoe Hall Underground. Axon Displays will operate the one year program, selling ads and providing advertisers with demographic insights from a four-category viewer feed while protecting individual identities.
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