Afghan officials accuse U S of abusing detainees at prison
Afghan investigators allege torture of detainees at the main prison outside Bagram Air Base. The call to free detainees held without evidence escalates tensions as President Karzai demands U S to relinquish control within one month, a deadline amid security concerns and weak Afghan administration.
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Romney deflects criticism in New Hampshire debate
Romney brushed off rivals during a 90 minute debate opening a weekend doubles in New Hampshire three days before the first in the nation primary. He attacked Obama citing policies worsening the recession while job gains appeared. His five challengers Scrambled to topple him as Iowa result and NH polls show him ahead.
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Alaska officer recommends dropping charges in helicopter crash
An investigating officer recommends dismissing charges against Lt. Lance Leone, sole survivor of a 2010 Coast Guard helicopter crash off the Washington coast. The officer notes not faultless but questions tying alleged navigational failures to the loss of life. Coast Guard command in Alaska will review the recommendations.
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Memory of LHS grad honored in event to benefit scholarship
Preston Scheibler, a Lawrence High School basketball standout who died in a rural Douglas County ATV accident at 21, is honored at Cougar's Court Basketball Academy. Friends organized a charity tournament to fund a scholarship for a Lawrence High student with a learning disability, reflecting his intelligence and sports legacy.
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Kansas poised for dual path after Boeing plant closure
Kansas officials pursue two tracks after Boeing plans to close its Wichita defense plant by 2013. Gov. Brownback vows aggressive moves to attract aviation work while emphasizing Wichita can redefine itself as a global aircraft manufacturing hub without Boeing. The decision leaves local leaders hopeful for new jobs and a broader industry boost.
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West Middle School garden project grows to Southwest plans
The Growing Food Growing Health program started by Community Mercantile Education Foundation at West Middle School expanded to Hillcrest and Sunset Hill and now inspires Southwest Middle School to launch its own garden project this spring. Principal Trish Bransky praised the program as viable, instructional, and community benefiting. Last year the crew harvested 2,360 pounds of produce, with 560 pounds in the cafeteria and 3,823 dollars earned from sales to fund the project.
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