Biden presses bipartisanship in State of the Union address
President Biden urged Republicans to join him in finishing the job of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation amid security checks at the Capitol. He highlighted progress, warned against obstruction, and pressed for funds, debt limits, and a renewed unity agenda while inviting diverse guests to the address.
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Quake death toll tops 7700 in Turkey and Syria
Rescuers battled cold weather two days after the quake to pull survivors from rubble in southern Turkey and northern Syria. The death toll passed 7,700 and was expected to rise. Dramatic rescues continued as anger over slow response grew in affected areas. In Hatay, families remained under debris and a newborn girl survived in Jinderis, Syria, connected to her dead mother by the umbilical cord.
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Five officers cited over Tyre Nichols beating reveal photo sharing
Documents released by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission show five officers involved in Tyre Nichols death at a traffic stop described as blatantly unprofessional. Demetrius Haley stood over Nichols and took photos which he sent to other officers and a female acquaintance. The Memphis Police Department seeks decertification for Haley and the others. none of the lawyers commented.
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Allies pledge Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in coming months
Denmark Germany and the Netherlands will deliver at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in the coming months. The joint pledge includes logistics and training as Kyiv anticipates a new Russian offensive around the war anniversary.
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City weighs funding choice for Wakarusa extension
Wakarusa faces a decision on whether to allocate 3.6 million dollars to county or to KDOT for the Western leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway expansion. The council wants a mutual city limits project, with 4-1 approval amid environmental and Native land concerns.
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County commission work session previews Open Space Plan
Douglas County commissioners review Bert Nash submissions and outline deliverables with timelines for an operating agreement. A consultant and staff team will present project phases and community engagement steps for the Open Space Plan begun in 2022, with sessions at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse and via Zoom.
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