Giffords moved for rehabilitation after Tucson hospital exit
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords left the Tucson hospital in tears with cheering crowds and signs wishing her well. A 930 mile motorcade carried her to Houston where doctors planned immediate therapy in an ICU at Texas Medical Center before transfer to TIRR Memorial Hermann for rehabilitation.
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Hospira halts lethal injection drug production
Hospira Inc. said it will stop producing sodium thiopental due to overseas opposition to the death penalty. The move threatens to deepen a nationwide drug shortage used in lethal injections, as states rely on the drug in a three drug sedative protocol and must face potential legal and regulatory hurdles to switch to alternatives.
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Crocodile Swallows Phone Then Starts Ringing in Ukraine
In Dnipropetrovsk, a 14 year old crocodile named Gena swallowed a visitor’s Nokia phone after she reached out for a photo. The animal later regurgitated no food or waste for weeks and appeared distressed as workers and visitors observed the bizarre incident.
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Chicago Host Hu Jintao Seeks Ties With Midwest Firms
Chicago Mayor Daley welcomed Chinese President Hu Jintao on a whirlwind visit that included a tour of a local high school and a business expo. Daley said Chicago seeks to be a gateway for Chinese investment into America and for Midwest firms to access China. Hu praised Chinese companies for driving jobs and pledged continued government support for U.S. business ties.
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Eudora seeks retail redevelopment on K-10 site
Eudora city and the school district invite proposals to redevelop 15 acres along the K-10 interchange. Readiness to attract Lawrence developers hinges on proposed use for the former Nottingham Elementary site and the district stadium. A study estimates Eudora is losing at least $7 million in annual retail sales.
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John Harrenstein
EU students tackle electric car problem challenge
Brian Segebrecht and three KU teammates presented a plan to Westar Energy to foster electric car growth after a steep learning curve. The competition engages EU students in solving the industry issue and showcases their proposals.
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Westar Energy
Saturday Column Questions Still Swirl Over KU Ticket Scams
The column notes seven KU Athletics ticket scam defendants have pleaded or will plead guilty. It questions internal and external complicity, the seat pricing and donor patterns, and whether more people or brokers were involved. It urges full, ongoing investigation and accountability.
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Lew Perkins
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