Obama urges nation to be better after Arizona shooting memorial
President Barack Obama at the memorial for those slain and wounded in Arizona urged Americans to heal through compassion and dialogue. After visiting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in hospital, he announced she had opened her eyes. First lady Michelle Obama held hands with Mark Kelly as crowds cheered. He acknowledged the tragedy's unclear trigger and honored the victims and saviors, insisting collective improvement is possible.
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Haiti marks one year since quake as survivors mourn
In Port au Prince, Haitians march through rubble lined streets and gather at stadiums and ruins to honor the dead one year after the disaster. Charlemagne Sintia, 19, says they endure through earthquakes, hurricanes and cholera, yet remain hopeful and united amid slow reconstruction.
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Connecticut Braces as Third Winter Storm Closes Roads
A third winter storm in three weeks dumps heavy wet snow across New England causing road closures and power outages. Massachusetts declares a state of emergency as 100000 homes lose heat. New York officials mobilize a large response after criticism for prior delays. Central Park records 9 inches, far less than December’s storm.
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Rio de Janeiro floods kill 257 in 24 hours
Torrential rain and mudslides in towns outside Rio de Janeiro kill at least 257 people in 24 hours. Survivors cling to trees as rescuers use heavy machinery and hands to sift through debris. about 50 remain missing with fears of a higher final tally.
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Idaho mother claims half of $380 million Mega Millions prize
A 29 year old Rathdrum Idaho mother of two and former bank worker has claimed the remaining half of a $380 million Mega Millions jackpot. Officials said Wednesday she will split the prize with Jim and Carolyn McCullar of Ephrata Washington.
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Subfreezing guards push through cold to keep kids safe
In Lawrence, 13 weather resistant crossing guards work 30 minute shifts in frosty conditions. Frank Day, Korean War veteran, stands at Deerfield and Quail Run guiding children with STOP signs as parents and students cope with 2 degree mornings. Guards are paid three hours daily per position at 24 dollars each.
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Trial opens for Douglas County man age 68 on day care sex assault
Prosecutors allege a 68 year old Douglas County man sexually assaulted a 4 year old at a rural Lawrence day care in 2009. They plan to present a recorded interview and DNA results tying him to some clothing. He lived on the property housing Miles of Smiles Daycare southwest of Lawrence but faced no care duties there. He is charged with one count each of aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
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Prison sentence for Yellow House Store owner
A Lawrence woman Carrie Marie Neighbors 49 was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud money laundering and related counts in connection with selling stolen goods from the Yellow House Store. She must forfeit over 616000 and her husband Guy Neighbors awaits trial.
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Former KU athlete pleads no contest to charges
Vernon Brooks, a former Kansas University football player, pleaded no contest to aggravated burglary and aggravated assault in a May incident at Tuckaway Apartments. Co defendant Jamal Greene also faces charges. Brooks awaits sentencing March 3 and must register as a violent offender.
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