Seven relatives dead in Fort Worth area apartment
Police say seven related people aged 18 to 60 were found shot in a Grapevine Fort Worth suburb apartment after Christmas gifts were opened. Two handguns lay near the bodies in a holiday decorated scene. Authorities believe the shooter is among the dead. investigation ongoing to determine motive and identify victims.
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Robert Eberling
Eberling
Todd Dearing
Choice looms on 9 11 health lawsuits in NYC
More than 1 600 plaintiffs with illnesses from dust and smoke at the World Trade Center face a Jan 2 deadline to either continue court litigation or join a government compensation fund. The fund totals 2.76 billion dollars, but applicants must drop lawsuits forever by Jan 3.
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World Trade Center
Santa trackers set records in NORAD holiday rush
Denver NORAD volunteers at Peterson Air Force Base report about 102000 phone queries on Santa’s progress surpassing 80000. NORAD Facebook page neared 999000 likes up from 716000, and Twitter followers rose from 53000 to over 89000. Officials credit word of mouth and social media hype. Canadian Navy Lt. Al Blondin notes participation spreads.
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Santa Tracking
Peterson Air Force Base
Colorado
NORAD
al Blondin
Fire at execs home kills kids and parents in Connecticut
A Christmas morning blaze ripped through advertising executive Madonna Badger’s shoreline home in Connecticut, killing her three daughters ages 10 and 7 and her parents who were visiting for the holiday. Badger escaped with an acquaintance, while her husband was brought from New York City for safety. a contractor was reportedly working on the home.
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Connecticut
Madonna Badger
Stamford
Paul Guzda
Badger
Matthew Badger
New York City
Gazda
Badger & Winters Group
Stamford Hospital
District Faces Change and Budget Pressures in Lawrence
The Lawrence school district enters the new year with plans to consolidate elementary schools and decide on upgrades or expansions while facing state budget cuts. Gov Brownback proposes a new school finance formula. district aims to raise achievement, close gaps, and engage the community under financial strain. Superintendent Rick Doll notes limited resources and rising needs amid $3 million to $3.4 million in cuts over the past two years.
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Lawrence
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Vanessa Sanborn
Lawrence School Board
Rick Doll
Free community Christmas dinner aids hundreds at church
Hundreds attended the 18th annual Lawrence Free Community Christmas Dinner at First United Methodist Church. Volunteers served a free meal with stuffing, potatoes, gravy, and more, delivering about 600 meals by midafternoon. Organizers emphasized fellowship and holiday giving as deliveries continued into the afternoon.
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Jazmine Dillon
Tammy Bevens
Lawrence
Lawrence Free Community
First United Methodist Church
Berens
Deb Engstrom
Irma Tesar
Dorothy Monaghan
Radiologist Voices Frustrations with U S Health Care System
Dr Kipp Van Camp an interventional radiologist in Topeka critiques high care costs and tort reform as he writes Misdiagnosis A Practicing Physicians Case Study in Health Care Reform He argues apples to apples comparisons are missing and the U S should rank higher in infant mortality and life expectancy He aims to educate debunk myths and propose solutions, recounting his career from family practice in Weston Missouri to radiology.
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Kipp van Camp
Topeka
U.S
America
van Camp
Colby
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Weston
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