Arizona man charged with assassination attempt on Giffords
Authorities charged 22 year old Jared Loughner in the Tucson assassination attempt that killed others at a political event. He was described as a pot smoking loner and papers say he had prior contact with Giffords including a 2007 mall event. An envelope found at his home bore phrases like my assassination and Giffords with his signature. Investigators consider possible ties to a white supremacist online group.
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IranAir crash kills 71 of 106 near Orumiyeh
An IranAir Boeing 727 carrying 106 people crashed during an emergency landing in a snowstorm near Orumiyeh in Iran's northwest. Seventy one died and the others sustained light injuries. The plane disappeared from radar after a second landing attempt. The flight was en route from Tehran to Orumiyeh, about 460 miles.
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Tehran
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Rioting in Tunisia Leaves 11 Dead, Union Officials Say
Union officials report at least 11 killed in clashes with security forces during fourth week of unrest in Tunisia. Interior Ministry cites eight weekend deaths in Thala and Kasserine. Protests began after a university graduate set himself ablaze over permit confiscation. Local mobs attacked public buildings and Ben Ali party offices.
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Thala
Kasserine
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Thousands rally for blasphemy laws in Karachi
Tens of thousands demonstrated in Karachi opposing any reform to blasphemy laws and praising Salman Taseer’s killer. The crowd's size underscored the issue's intensity in Pakistan's largest city as Pakistan grapples with the controversial statute.
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Salman Taseer
Islamabad
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Lawrence students to honor MLK legacy at district event
Lawrence school district hosts an MLK Educational Event at Free State High School at 6 30 p m featuring student reflections on service, choir performances from Cordley and West Junior High, and post program refreshments. Other events include a gospel musical at Free Methodist Church and a Jan 17 breakfast and commemorative services across campus and at the Kansas Union.
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Day at the Races pairs dads and daughters at fairgrounds
Kansas families attended the Girl Scouts sponsored Day at the Races at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Myrone Grady and daughter Aris joined dozens of Quail Run School duos in three legged races pinewood derby and musical chairs. Organizer Mary Dodd noted it is the third annual daddy daughter event borrowing a Boy Scout racing theme to celebrate dads time with daughters.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Grady
Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Fix Our Friends aids low income pet spay neuter efforts
An eight month old nonprofit plans to help low income residents pay for spaying and neutering pets in Lawrence. Founded by veterinarians Jennifer ODriscoll and Gabrielle Bassin and Kayse Aschenbrenner of Lawrence Humane Society, the group provides services based on income, aiming to remove cost barriers and reduce unwanted animal populations. To date it has helped over 100 dogs and has begun cat services, with plans for regular clinics and space donations. For more, visit fixourfriends.org or call 785-748-0927.
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Jennifer O’driscoll
Gabrielle Bassin
Lawrence Humane Society
Kayse Aschenbrenner
Lawrence
Aschenbrenner
Bassin
Fixourfriends.org
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