Al-Sadr Returns from Exile to Shape Iraqi Politics
Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr returns from nearly four years in Iran to a cheering crowd in Baghdad. His return strengthens his movement as U S forces withdraw, elevating his role in Prime Minister al Maliki s government and signaling pressure for a full American troop withdrawal by year end.
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Nebraska high school shooting leaves vice principal dead
The son of a police detective opened fire at a Nebraska high school killing assistant principal Vicki Kaspar and wounding principal Curtis Case as students sheltered in the kitchen after holiday break. The 17 year old gunman, Robert Butler Jr, then killed himself in his car about a mile away.
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Washington lottery winner steps forward in $380 million draw
One of two winning Mega Millions tickets worth 190 million is linked to a Safeway in eastern Washington. A retiree plans to claim with family today while Idaho buyers have not yet surfaced. The prize carries 190 million per ticket paid in 26 installments amid wide nationwide ticket sales.
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Suspect surrenders after Chandler Fashion Center standoff
A shooter exchanged gunfire with officers at the Chandler Fashion Center forcing a mall lockdown in suburban Phoenix. The suspect surrendered in a fast food restaurant and no injuries were reported as Chandler police cleared the scene with SWAT teams and dogs before reopening the mall in the early evening.
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Archbishop Williams to wed William and Middleton at Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will marry Prince William and Kate Middleton in an 11 am Westminster Abbey ceremony on April 29. The couple, with William a naval helicopter rescue pilot and second in line to the throne, are set for a globally televised wedding with prominent clergy in attendance.
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Praeger backs affordable health care act in Lawrence talk
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, of Lawrence, praised the Affordable Care Act during an Older Women's League meeting at Lawrence Public Library. She cited benefits for seniors including prescription drug help in the donut hole and coverage of preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies, plus employer contributions to keep early retirees on health plans.
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner to host health reform chat
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will host an online chat on WellCommons.com on January 26 at 9 a.m. to answer questions about health reform and insurance. She regulates all insurance sold in Kansas and oversees about 1,700 insurance companies and more than 94,000 licensed agents in the state.
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Kansas sees growing health reform participation and planned multi state suit
Wellcommons reports 49 companies are participating in health reform efforts with praise for broader involvement. Officials discuss a voluntary coverage program starting after October 2012 to help independence and aging in place. Kansas may join a multi state lawsuit against the reform, while insurers proceed with implementation and residents seek clear information from meetings.
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Boardwalk Apartment Fire Arrest Conviction Details Delayed
More than five years after the Boardwalk Apartments arson fire that killed three and injured 17, key ATF evidence remains unreleased. Douglas County DA Charles Branson denied the Journal-World open records request for the ATF arson report and agent testimony, citing court proceedings exemptions. An ATF records appeal is pending, potentially taking weeks to resolve.
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KU student helps install wind turbines for South Pole neutrino detector
Kansas University junior Andrew Wendorff joined researchers departing for the South Pole to install three wind turbines powering the Askaryan Radio Array. The project, funded by NSF, aims to study high energy particles from cosmic events. Wendorff, an aerospace major from Shawnee, works on turbine installation and power engineering for the detector in extreme cold.
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