Braer tanker leaks oil after grounding near Shetland
A Liberian-registered tanker carrying nearly 25 million gallons of crude oil ran aground in hurricane winds at Bay of Quendale near the Shetland Islands. Rescue crews evacuated crew members as oil spilled into open waters, with officials noting weather hampering containment. Authorities expect cleanup when conditions improve.
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Parents Protest Woodlawn Plan At Lawrence School Board
Woodlawn parents voiced complaints Monday night over the board’s December decision to move Woodlawn sixth graders to Central Junior High rather than South. PTO to deliver a written letter of concerns at next Monday’s meeting, amid worries about transportation, class options, discipline, and socio economic mix.
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SRS Cuts In Home Care For Douglas County Seniors
Douglas County seniors will see reduced in home and personal care hours as SRS trims about 300 hours monthly for six months. The cut affects 84 residents and will be allocated case by case based on need evaluations. Local advocate Dutton notes laundry hours may drop from 2 1?2 to 1 hour monthly.
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Oldest dinosaur found in Andes foothills
Scientists led by Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago report the discovery of Euraptor or dawn stealer, a small two legged carnivore about 225 million years old. The specimen measures around 40 inches in length and weighs roughly 25 pounds, dating to near the origins of dinosaurs.
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Oklahoma Duke overtime loss in 88 84 game
Oklahoma rallied from a 20 point deficit to force overtime against top ranked Duke before an 88 to 84 defeat. A record number of female black and Hispanic lawmakers gathered for the 103rd Congress convening pledging action and change but debated approach.
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Senior Airman Orosco on Somalia disease precautions
Index QUOTABLE quotes Senior Airman Michelle Orosco discussing fears about disease precautions in Somalia. The remark reflects concern over hand hygiene and overall safety as military personnel operate in the region. Page 10B.
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Drug-sniffing dogs sweep Lawrence High lockers
Cody the Labrador joined three other canines on a coordinated search of lockers restrooms and cars at Lawrence High School for illegal substances. The nearly two hour sweep found no drugs and the district vows unannounced future checks led by principal Brad Tate.
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