Bush warns Iraq time running out in ultimatum
President Bush told Saddam Hussein that time is running out and issued an ultimatum to withdraw from Kuwait or face consequences. He said Baker will deliver the message in Geneva to Tariq Aziz and stressed the Jan. 15 deadline is binding.
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Governors report slight school gains
The National Governors Association released a progress report noting modest education gains in states after five years of effort. It cites higher spending and accountability but finds traditional methods persist, leadership gaps for women and minorities, inadequate teacher development, and a lag in construction. It also notes some gains like school choice programs while warning choice is not a cure.
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Weather causes outage and icy roads in Lawrence
Freezing rain and drizzle hit Lawrence Friday night and Saturday morning causing a temporary power outage to about 1,500 customers southeast of 15th and Louisiana. Ice formed on substation equipment near East 23rd Street plant, taking about an hour to fix, as crews worked to clear roads and manage slick conditions with no major accidents reported locally.
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Soviet asylum tale from Lawrence attendee Kniazkov
Soviet journalist Maxim A. Kniazkov who disappeared during the Meeting for Peace in Lawrence says his plan to seek asylum in the United States was top secret. He received political asylum and a work permit Oct. 25 from the Kansas City INS office after contacting Topeka police days earlier, and he is now in Washington working as a waiter while seeking writing or teaching work.
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Pentagon to revise combat coverage curbs
Pentagon pledges to alter rules limiting reporters in combat pools and restricting Gulf War coverage. Officials said changes would be released Monday after newsroom objections while emphasizing security needs. The plan formerly barred detailing enemy successes and camouflage effort.
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Auditors estimate gulf buildup will cost $30 billion this year
Government auditors on Friday projected the Persian Gulf military buildup to add about 30 billion dollars in federal outlays for the year if no armed conflict occurs. The forecast highlights how escalating tensions and force deployments could strain taxpayers while avoiding combat.
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Lawsuit ties arrest to Klan involvement in October vandalism
A man arrested in Lawrence on December 21 for conspiring to damage property linked to spray painting KKK on several buildings may have been involved with the Ku Klux Klan. The October federal suit in Kansas City alleges the suspect used aliases tied to the Missouri Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
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