Soviet troops storm Baku amid ethnic clashes death toll rises
Soviet forces moved into Baku clashing with militants and killing dozens as Azerbaijan and Armenia violence escalates. Officials report varied tolls, with Azerinform noting about 60 dead and hundreds wounded, while others cite higher figures. Nakhichevan secession adds to regional turmoil and calls for international aid.
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Moscow
Vadim Korsh
Azerbaijan
Azerinform
Baku
Defense Ministry
Korsh
Alexander A. Bessmertnykh
Interior Ministry
Caucasus
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
KU scientist redefines science fairs for local parents
Kansas University expert Thor Holmes of the Museum of Natural History helps community researchers reshape the science fair image. He says science is not just beakers and tech gear but curious inquiry, noting many assume heavy equipment is required and that kids should stop asking questions as they age.
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Thor Holmes
Holmes
Kansas University
Museum of Natural History
Douglas County
Defense Department
West Junior High School
Bus drivers rail at a literacy of reading signs at Lawrence loading zones
Lawrence bus drivers complain about a literacy they call a literate refusal to read bus loading zone signs at Lawrence schools. Mayflower Contract Services Inc. reports repeat violations despite signs and police enforcement, with the issue most acute at Lawrence High School due to its large student enrollment. Police have issued tickets and plan continued patrols as officials explore solutions to keep zones clear.
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Lawrence
Lonnie York
Mayflower Contract Services Inc
York
Lawrence High School
Rex Johnson
Johnson
Douglas
Chris Mulvenon
Mayflower
Mulvenon
Health of KU program questioned by student leader
Kansas senior Brett Leopold from Hoxie voices concern over Gov Hayden’s cuts to the Margin of Excellence funding and its impact on KU's Honors Program amid classroom crowding and faculty shortages. He, Brenda Eisele of Mortar Board, and others warn quality could decline as tenure and advising pare back. See Future, page 13A
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Brett Leopold
Kansas University
Leopold
Hoxie
Mike Hayden
Kansas
Board of Regents
Brenda Eisele
Fredonia
Mortar Board
Truman
Marshall
Fulbright
Eisele
Columbia lands safely in the dark during record 11 day mission
Edwards Air Force Base California reports space shuttle Columbia landing in darkness with a satellite aboard after weather and computer hurdles stretched the mission to nearly 11 days. The heavy cargo set a landing record 228 400 pounds as NASA praised the crew for a smooth touchdown and successful satellite deployment.
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Calif
Columbia
Mike Baker
Navy
William B. Lenoir
NASA
Space Flight
Edwards
Malibu
Noriega considered death by self before surrender aide says
Panama City Panama close associate Mario Rognoni says Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega chose death by his own hand rather than be killed by U S troops or surrender as US forces controlled Panama before Christmas. He weighed guerrilla resistance or asylum but decided to shoot himself unless slipped to the Vatican Embassy. See Noriega's, page 13A.
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Panama
U.S
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Missouri
Mario Rognoni
Noriega
Bognoni
Rognoni
Joe
Biloxi
Vicky Amado
Vatican
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Barry
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