World in Brief signals sputtering economic rebound
Signs of a faltering economy emerged as new home sales hit a record low and Freddie Mac signaled it may require more federal aid. Fed Chair Ben Bernanke urged extended record low rates to sustain the recovery and ease unemployment. Senate Democrats passed a highway and hiring bill amid election year pressure and a narrow party balance.
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High-fat diets raise stroke risk in women
A large new study finds women over 50 consuming high fat diets face a 44 percent higher risk of the most common stroke type than those with lower fat intake. Dr Emil Matarese of St Mary Medical Center says what harms the heart also harms the brain.
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First televised hockey game features Rangers win 6 to 2
On February 25, 1940 New Yorks W2XBS televised a hockey game as the New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6 to 2 at Madison Square Garden. Also noted are historical milestones: Colt patents revolver in 1836 United States Steel incorporated in 1901 income tax act 16th Amendment in 1913 gasoline tax in Oregon in 1919 Communist takeover in Czechoslovakia in 1948 and Cassius Clay becoming world boxing champion in 1964.
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New York prepares for second major Northeast storm
A first winter storm dumped at least a foot of snow across the Northeast causing power outages for about 150,000 customers, halting air traffic from Boston to Philadelphia and closing hundreds of schools. A second system with 40 to 50 mph winds and another foot of snow is forecast, potentially extending the impact through Friday.
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India Pakistan Hold First Talks in 15 Months
New Delhi and Islamabad began high level talks in It only to refresh dialogue after 15 months since the Mumbai attacks. The meeting aims to ease tensions and signal renewed engagement between the rivals. The United States views the dialogue as a step toward enabling Pakistan to focus on countering the Taliban along the Afghan border.
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SeaWorld whale kills trainer in front of crowd
SeaWorld killer whale Tilikum grabbed trainer Dawn Brancheau during a noon show in Orlando, dragging her underwater until she died. Park officials suspended all shows as investigators review safety procedures. witnesses described a chaotic, frightening scene with nets deployed and audience evacuated. The incident marks at least the third human death linked to Tilikum, who has a history of prior fatalities.
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Colorado gunman shows erratic behavior before school shooting
Bruce Strong Eagle Eastwood, 32, a ranch hand, allegedly wounded two middle school students in Litton Colorado. His father described increasing odd behavior, claiming Eastwood talked to himself, yelled at imagined friends, and complained noise from food and the fridge. Eastwood is jailed on $1 million bail for attempted murder as residents recall Columbine fears.
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Journal World Contacts and Newsroom Listings
A contact table lists newsroom departments and editors for the Lawrence Journal-World. It provides phone lines for Local News City Government County Government KU Lawrence Schools Consumer Affairs Sports Arts Letters Obituaries Health Transportation Photo Reprints and outside contacts with names Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Jon Niccum Jonathan Kealing and Dan Cox with direct email addresses.
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Poll on enrolling in citizen police academy and fake ID
A local poll asks if readers would enroll in a citizen police academy with 71 percent yes. A follow up shows 68 percent said no and 31 percent yes about having a fake ID. Readers encouraged to visit LJWorld.com to vote and view more responses.
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