Coalition partner quits Pakistan Cabinet amidst turmoil
Pakistan's U S backed ruling party endures a new blow as a coalition partner resigns from the cabinet deepening political instability. Elections could bring a government less friendly to U S interests and more challenged by a weak economy floods and power shortages. Analysts warn the military U S alliance faces delicate balance in confronting militants.
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Pakistan
Islamabad
U.S
al-Qaida
Taliban
Afghanistan
Anthony Cordesman
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Washington
Pardon sought for Billy the Kid in New Mexico
A public survey on a possible posthumous pardon for Billy the Kid drew 809 emails and letters. About 430 supported the idea while 379 opposed. Gov Bill Richardson has days left before leaving office to decide, with his successor Susana Martinez already ruling out a pardon.
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Billy the Kid
Bill Richardson
New Mexico
Richardson
Albuquerque
Randi McGinn
New Mexico Territorial
Lew Wallace
Lincoln County
William Brady
Associated Press
Susana Martinez
Restraining man chews way to freedom after home invasion
A 92 year old Shoreline man, Lester Matteson, chewed through masking tape after two men pretended car trouble and entered his home to rob him. They tied his arms to a chair and fled with more than $400 in cash and his 2000 Ford pickup. Matteson escaped after two hours with only bruises and says he learned to be cautious. The suspects remain at large.
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King County Sheriff's Office
John Urquhart
Lester Matteson
Urquhart
Matteson
Komo-Tv
Judge clears way for Murkowski win in Alaska race
U S District Judge Ralph Beistline dismissed Joe Miller's lawsuit and lifted the stay on Alaska's U S Senate certification, paving the way for Lisa Murkowski to be declared winner. State officials will certify Thursday and she may be sworn in when Congress convenes, a first for a write in since 1954. Miller keeps potential appeals, including a possible Supreme Court path.
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Joe Miller
Alaska
U.S. Senate
Lisa Murkowski
U.S
Ralph Beistline
Murkowski
Congress
Kevin Sweeney
Miller
U.S. Supreme Court
Tipsy Taxi returns to give rides home New Year's Eve
The Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism funds a free Tipsy Taxi to provide safe rides home for Lawrence residents from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Dec 31 to Jan 1. Donations lag, with $850 raised so far versus last year’s high demand. Ground Transportation Inc. will supply eight drivers, seeking more.
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Douglas County Citizens Committee On
Tipsy Taxi
DCCCA
Lawrence
Ground Transportation Inc
Jen Brinkerhoff
Brigg’s Auto Group
Johnny’s Tavern
Clinton Parkway
Amarr Lays Off 19 Workers in Lawrence Plant
Amarr Garage Doors cut 19 manufacturing jobs at its Lawrence plant on Greenway Circle due to seasonal downturn in residential and commercial construction nationwide. About 480 workers remain at the 411,000 square foot facility, which serves 3,000 dealers and retailers including Costco, Sears, and Lowe's. Some workers were notified late Monday or Tuesday. severance or outplacement was not offered, with possible rehiring prospects if activity rebounds.
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Amarr
Lawrence
Greenway Circle
East Hills
Delbert Phlipot
Winston-Salem
N.C
Costco
Sears
Lowe’s
Mocksville
Phlipot
Scott Carpenter
Amari
Kansas budget cuts threaten Lawrence and Cordley students
Parents at Cordley School describe stepping into clerical roles as staff reductions bite. Kansas faces a projected $500 million state budget shortfall as legislators and Gov elect Brownback prepare to address education aid, with Lawrence schools cutting nearly $8 million over two years and laying off teachers while consolidating programs.
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Charlie Riedel
Alee Phillips
Cordley School
Cordley
Alec Phillips
Phillips
Kansas
Lawrence
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