Sunni politician to join Iraqi government under Maliki
Ayad Allawi will join Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government as head of a new council overseeing security and foreign policy, a Sunni-backed party leader said. The move aims to create an inclusive government shared by Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds as U.S. troops prepare to exit by 2011. Both leaders will reportedly receive at least $360,000 annually. Parliament must still determine the council's power.
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Bone chilling cold grips Northeast as winter storm moves in
A Midwest storm crawls east with knifing winds and blowing snow. Hundreds of schools close or delay. about 300 motorists are stranded near Sarnia, Ontario and rescued by buses and helicopters. New York closes sections of two major roads near Rochester after snowbound crashes. over 10 inches fall at the Rochester airport.
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Jeopardy to pit humans against IBM Watson this winter
New York City will host a three day Jeopardy! showdown where Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter face IBM's Watson. The February 14 to 16 air dates echo IBM's chess duel with Garry Kasparov in 1997. The contest tests rapid retrieval of subtle clues and wordplay under pressure.
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Unusual transplant hints at potential HIV cure
A blood stem cell transplant in 2007 for leukemia appears to have cured HIV in a Berlin resident, with donor carrying a gene mutation conferring HIV resistance. The finding in Blood offers proof of concept but is far from practical for standard therapy due to high risks and mortality beyond 5 percent.
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University of Alabama At Birmingham
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Judge expedites homeless shelter move in Lawrence
Lawrence shelter leaders win partial victory as Douglas County District Court orders an expedited hearing on moving the 125 bed shelter to a vacant warehouse at 3701 Franklin Park Circle near the jail. Judge Pokorny set arguments for Feb 1 ahead of March purchase completion amid strong industry opposition.
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Soldier arrested in stabbing case in downtown Lawrence
Lawrence police say a 19 year old Fort Leavenworth soldier was arrested Monday evening on one count of aggravated battery in a Dec 5 stabbing near Liberty Hall in the 600 block of Massachusetts Street. Investigators recovered evidence and ongoing probes may lead to more arrests as they determine the circumstances and relationship between suspect and victim.
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Community volunteers seek food donations for Christmas dinner
Deb Engstrom, event organizer, says donations are about halfway to the needed amount for a Christmas Day meal. They need 50 turkeys around 20 pounds and about 40 five pound hams, with meat drop offs arranged by December 20. Pies may be dropped at First United Methodist Church by 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. meals served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.
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Suspect sought in Walmart robbery
A man used a handgun to rob Walmart money center in Lawrence Monday night taking 725 dollars before fleeing. Police seek a suspect last seen leaving in a red maroon station wagon headed north on Ousdahl Road. Victims and witnesses include Walmart employees and an 18 year old Kansas University student. No injuries reported. Police urge tips to 785 832 7650 or Douglas County Crime Stoppers 785 843 TIPS.
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