Wisconsin districts warn of possible teacher contract nonrenewals
Wisconsin school districts warn teachers their contracts may not be renewed as Governor Walker seeks to cut collective bargaining rights. Republicans in the Assembly approved the bill and sent it to the Senate amid a Democratic walkout, risking voiding existing bargaining agreements if the measure becomes law.
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USDA offers discrimination settlement to farmers
The Obama administration proposes at least 1.3 billion dollars to settle complaints from female and Hispanic farmers who claim USDA discrimination. Eligible claimants could receive up to 50 thousand dollars, following prior settlements with American Indians and provisions for a second round of black farmers relief.
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First male social secretary named at Obama White House
Jeremy Bernard, a senior adviser to the U S ambassador to France, will move from Paris to Washington to become the White House social secretary. He will plan and execute state dinners Easter Egg Roll and many receptions, as Obama and Michelle Obama aim to present a dynamic inclusive White House culture. Bernard, who is gay, expressed humility at joining the staff.
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White House
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Bernard
Michelle Obama
Bush cancels Denver visit over Assange invite
George W. Bush cancelled a planned visit to Denver for the Young Presidents' Organization Global Leadership Summit after learning WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was invited to attend the same event. Assange appeared by video link, while extradition concerns and U.S. investigations into alleged secret documents loomed over the case.
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London shop sells Baby Gaga ice cream from human milk
The Icecreamists in London sold out its Baby Gaga ice cream made from donor human breast milk. Milk was screen tested, pasteurized, and churned with vanilla and lemon zest, served in a martini glass for 22.50. Donor Victoria Hiley was paid 24 per 10 ounces.
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Food Standards Agency
Victoria Hiley
House approves 11 member privatization council measure
The Kansas House passed by 68 to 51 a bill to create an 11 member council on privatization to evaluate outsourcing for state agencies. Supporters say it builds a business case before privatization while opponents warn of higher costs and more government growth.
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Council On Privatization
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Overland Park
Sam Brownback
Mike Burgess
Ropeka
Burgess
Kansas Board of Regents
Eber Phelps
D-Hays
Senate
John Wratil
R-Leawood
Jane Carter
The
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Man released after police shooting in Tonganoxie incident
An Overland Park man Jeff Roberts, 33, was released from hospital and arrested on charges including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after a Thursday confrontation with police in southern Tonganoxie. Bond set at 5750. Roberts allegedly grabbed an unloaded shotgun during the incident and fought with his mother before the shooting.
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Overland Park
Leavenworth County
Jeff Roberts
Ron Craner
Roberts
Kansas University Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Jeff Brandau
Brandan
Life sentence for man in child sex case in Lawrence
A 29-year-old Lawrence man, Steve A. Williams, received a life term with 25 years to life after pleading no contest to having sex with a 6-year-old over two years. He also faced a concurrent three-year sentence for exploiting a child by possessing explicit material. Williams lived with his mother in north-central Lawrence before his arrest last June. Relatives say the exploitation charge arose from showing the DVD to another family member. The defense urged a lesser sentence, citing cooperation.
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Lawrence
Michael Malone
Steve A. Williams
Williams
Jessica Kunen
Malone
Black History Month Musical at St Luke's AME in Lawrence
Musicians from Lawrence and area communities unite for the Black History Month Musical at St. Luke's AME Church 900 NY Sunday at 3 30 p m marking the event s fifth anniversary A dozen groups including Plymouth Congregational Church choir and Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church vocalists will perform two selections each in a two and a half hour program Reverend Werdell Taylor says the music uplifts spiritually and conveys hopeful messages from African American heritage through song and praise.
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Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Donald Shepard
Aaron Turner
Eugene Hunter
Theodore McVay
St. Luke’s Ame Church
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