Iraq issues arrest warrant for Sunni VP Tariq al Hashemi
Iraqs Shiite led government issued an arrest warrant for Sunni Vice President Tariq al Hashemi accusing him of running a hit squad that killed government and security officials The move follows the departure of the last U S troops and heightens sectarian tensions in Baghdad Investigators banned him from leaving Iraq and Kurdish authorities may be reluctant to arrest him White House officials voiced concerns to all parties involved.
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Florida A&M president to stay after hazing death probe
Florida A&M President James Ammons will keep his job after the board rejected Gov. Rick Scott’s call for suspension amid the Robert Champion hazing death probe. Band leader Julian White on leave. board had previously reprimanded Ammons as scrutiny of the Marching 100 band intensifies.
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Ad attacks erode Gingrich lead in Iowa race
Negative ads totaling over 3 million dollars from Romney allies pressure Gingrich as Iowa caucus nears. Restore Our Future plans a 1.4 million dollar drive with a new ad while polls show Gingrich slipping from the top national position. Romney remains around 24 percent nationally as Gingrich falls from 37 to 26 percent.
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Vienna diplomats say Iran invites nuke aides visit
Diplomats say Iran renewed an invitation to IAEA officials to visit Tehran in late January but kept silent on addressing suspicions of secret weapons work. A senior diplomat noted a mission would occur only if Tehran agrees to provide information on alleged weapons programs.
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KU Aims to Raise Admissions Standards While Boosting Enrollment
Kansas University officials respond to a Kansas Board of Regents directive by balancing higher admissions standards with increased enrollment. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little notes a focus on student readiness and performance, while Matt Melvin discusses AAU membership, transfer recruitment, international students, and diversification as part of a plan to maintain enrollment quality and retention.
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Former KU Alumni chief Dick Wintermore dies at 85
Dick Wintermore, 85, longtime director of the Kansas University Alumni Association, died Monday at Brandon Woods in Alvamar. He led the association from 1963 to 1983 and later served as director of special projects. KU president Kevin Corbett called him a consummate Jayhawk and praised his immeasurable contributions.
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Fears rise of Boeing Wichita plant closure threat
Lawmakers raise alarm after comments that Air Force refueling tanker work could move to Washington state while Boeing studies all programs at the Kansas site. The project promised 7,500 jobs and a $388 million impact, but Rep. Mike Pompeo warns the company may walk away, risking aviation jobs in Wichita.
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