White House eyes tax cut deal passage by year end
The White House pursues final approval of Obama and Republican talks to avert an income tax rise for nearly all Americans. Democrats see a lame duck House vote with possible changes but no blocking action. The plan includes extended unemployment benefits, a one year Social Security tax cut, and estate tax relief for the wealthy.
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Explosive attack kills NATO troops at Afghan base
An explosives packed minibus exploded at the entrance of a joint NATO Afghan base in southern Kandahar province killing six NATO troops and two Afghan soldiers. The blast comes amid a White House Afghan strategy review and renewed security concerns.
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South Korea Sinks Antarctic Fishing Vessel Four Dead
South Korea reports a 614 ton fishing boat sank about 1400 miles south of New Zealand at 4 30 am South Korea time. Twenty sailors rescued, four confirmed dead including two Indonesians one South Korean and one Vietnamese, with 18 still missing and New Zealand asked to aid the rescue.
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Moscow rallies widen split over Russia's future
Hundreds protested in Moscow against government action and for ethnic Russian rights as opposition activists called for Vladimir Putin's resignation. A separate nationalist rally drew over 1,000 students in Rostov on Don amid fears of rising ethnic tensions after clashes near the Kremlin left 34 injured and 65 detainees released.
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Wal-Mart again seeks NYC anchor store
Wal-Mart Stores Inc plans to open new New York City stores after two previous rejections. spokesman Steven Restivo said the Bentonville company is examining sites across all five boroughs, including smaller parcels, and could aid unemployment while targeting low income areas with limited access to fresh food.
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Middle East storm lashes region with rain and wind
Heavy rains and fierce winds battered the Middle East over the weekend. A ship sank off Israel while a Lebanon woman died when a tree crushed her car. Temperatures dropped below freezing in places, ending a warm spell that fueled forest fires in Lebanon and Israel. Sandstorms closed Egypt’s largest Mediterranean port, Syria saw Damascus snow, and schools sent pupils home early as children played outside.
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Eudora Becomes Second Class City in Kansas
City of Eudora gains second class status after Governor Parkinson signs proclamation. With about 6200 residents, officials say the move marks growth and brings possible changes to tax policies and township levies to be discussed by the council.
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Brownback juggling governor elect duties in DC and Topeka
Kansas Governor elect and incoming senator Sam Brownback split time between Topeka and Washington last week. He swears in January 10, organizes cabinet and budget for 2011, while Senate debates repeal of don't ask don't tell and other lame duck issues. Brownback opposes repeal and says border security is priority. Hart declined to predict votes as endgame nears.
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Lawrence’s first female firefighters pioneer in city history
Lexie Engleman who began as one of Lawrence’s earliest female firefighters in 1981 will retire at age 60 after a 29 year career rising from recruit to captain. Alongside Denise Clements she helped break gender barriers at Station No 2 2128 Harper St and led a shift of six firefighters before stepping away next Saturday.
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Three Bolivar men arrested in Grove Apartments robbery
Three men from Bolivar Missouri were arrested and booked into Douglas County Jail on charges of aggravated robbery burglary theft and criminal damage to property. A witness said three suspects dressed in black entered an apartment at Grove Apartments on West 24th Place around 5 30 p m and fled with bags a laptop and a pellet gun. A Toyota Scion tied to the suspects was tracked by police to Overbrook where arrests were made. The 21 and 19 year old suspects face arraignment in Douglas County District Court on Monday.
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