Gophers fall to Kansas in Insight Bowl rout
Kansas defeated Minnesota 42-21 at Sun Devil Stadium as Todd Reesing threw four touchdowns and 313 yards while Dezmon Briscoe hauled in 201 yards on 14 receptions. Meier added a touchdown pass and 113 receiving yards as KU finished 8-5.
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Top 10 News Stories of 2008 Highlight Lawrence
The Lawrence Journal World reviews the year 2008 with a look back at the most newsworthy events shaped by the News Center staff. Highlights include Mario Chalmers and other major local and national stories, as summarized for readers.
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Iraq Gains Sovereignty Yet Faces Slow Path to Stability
As 2009 opens Iraq asserts sovereignty after ending UN-mandated authority while U.S. forces remain for now. A bilateral security pact requires Iraqi arrest warrants and judicial orders, with a June city-withdrawal goal. U.S. embassies expand, and Iraqi life continues amid security fears as citizens cling to ongoing institutions like Shahbandar Cafe.
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U.S. deaths rise in Afghanistan as Iraq losses drop
AP tallies show 2008 saw 314 U.S. deaths in Iraq, down from 2007 highs, while Afghanistan death toll rose 35 percent to 151 U.S. soldiers killed. Overall Iraq civilian and security deaths reached about 7,496 in 2008, with Afghan combat deaths mounting as focus shifts west.
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Businesses adopt proactive health care approaches
Coming Friday reports a shift as businesses focus on employee health care by adopting proactive measures. Companies are increasingly prioritizing well being programs, preventive care, and cost management to boost productivity and satisfaction across the workforce.
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