Myers Says No Regrets On Last Day As White House Spokesman
On her final day Dee Dee Myers, 33, the first woman White House press secretary, praised the boss and said she has no regrets about serving in Washington. She notes women face hurdles in holding power and hopes her tenure aids future female leaders. McCurry expected to replace her. Panetta had indicated wanting changes.
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Oil spill shuts main Mississippi River section near Chalmette
A barge struck an underwater object in the Mississippi River causing a 3 foot tank puncture and spilling up to 21000 gallons of crude. The spill drifted six miles downstream reaching Meraux and Braithwaite ten miles south of New Orleans. Coast Guard Lt Commdr Matt Williams described containment booms and swift currents as cleanup crews worked since 5 30 a m near the ferry landing by the Chalmette New Orleans city line.
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Extreme Temperature Record Shocks Nation
The Associated Press reports a dramatic contrast in midweek temperatures with Monrovia California reaching 80 degrees and Jackson Wyoming recording an overnight low of minus 7. The stark spread highlights nationwide weather extremes and pattern volatility.
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Lawrence Weather And Road Reports Brief
Lawrences official readings show a Wednesday high of 39 and low of 29 with no precipitation. Lake Clinton at 875.45 level and 40 degree temperature. Perry Lake at 891.76 level and 41 degree. road reports from Kansas Highway Patrol and Turnpike Authority provided via Journal-World Access line. Moon phases list last half on Dec 25 and full on Jan 16.
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Suit pits family’s religious freedom against town tradition
In Ecru Mississippi a school prayer dispute pits a family's religious freedom against a town’s longstanding traditions. The town, with five churches, decorates for Christmas as residents debate legal rights and community norms amid holiday decorations. The Associated Press reports rising tension in a small community divided over prayer in schools.
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Mississippi town sees suit to end school prayers
Lisa Herdahl filed a federal lawsuit to stop morning prayers and Bible class in the North Pontotoc school district. She argues the district violates religious freedom for her family, while many parents and officials defend student-initiated prayers as part of local tradition.
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First Cat Socks Inspires Volunteers At White House Mail Room
Allan Gordon a retired Navy chief serves as Secretary to Socks the presidential cat at the White House Auxiliary Mail Room. Volunteers sort and respond to over a million pieces of mail from cat fans, birthday requests, retirements, and even threats. Hillary Clinton visited to thank the volunteers and view Socks Corner.
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