World markets extend decline amid recession fears
Global stock markets fall for a second day with futures down in the United States and major indices slipping in Asia. In Tokyo the Nikkei 225 drops 4.4 percent to 12,738.31 while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng sinks 5.2 percent after a 5.5 percent drop. U.S. and international officials discuss Iran’s nuclear program amid stalled consensus on new UN resolutions. In Mexico, army captures Sinaloa lieutenant Alfredo Beltran Leyva with cash, weapons, and valuables. US envoy Garza calls it a significant victory. A separate case reports a 94-year-old man found dead after a violent incident with three suspects arrested.
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Timeline items span Roe v Wade to Bloody Sunday and more
On Jan 22 1973 the Roe v Wade decision legalized abortions by trimester. Victoria died 81. Bloody Sunday 1905 saw workers shot in St Petersburg. Katie Mulcahey challenged NYC anti smoking rule and served a jail night. Woodrow Wilson urged peace without victory in 1917. Benedict XV died 1922, succeeded by Pius XI. Lyndon Johnson died 1973.
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Bombs Detonated at Odyssey Middle School Site
Eleven explosions rocked the Odyssey Middle School area while Army Corps of Engineers detonated 53 fragmentation bombs, 10 rocket warheads, two rifle grenades and miscellaneous charges over the King holiday weekend. The site, built on a former bombing range, is not yet all clear and spring soil tests for toxins are planned.
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Democratic rivals clash in personal South Carolina debate
In a sharp back and forth five days before the South Carolina primary Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama accused each other of distortions as they sparred over Iraq, Bill Clinton's role, and present votes. John Edwards pressed for equal time while stressing focus on national issues and voter disenfranchisement claims. The CBC Institute CNN debate highlighted tensions as Obama sought to frame Clinton’s record and ethics in a historically charged race.
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Contact directory for The Lawrence Journal-World staff and departments
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Presidential ad impact on campaigns poll results
A poll question asks how a presidential candidate's Super Bowl ad would affect his campaign. Options include help, not help, or unsure. Readers are invited to vote at liworld.com and see more responses for Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorations.
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