Guantanamo detainee Ahmed Ghailani given life sentence
Ahmed Ghailani, once Osama bin Laden’s cook and bodyguard, receives life in a civilian trial for roles in the 1998 U S embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya. The judge cited the scale of the attacks that killed 224 and wounded thousands, rejecting leniency.
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Protests Rally in Cairo Against Mubarak Dominant Rule
Demonstrators in Cairo gathered in Tahrir Square rising against President Hosni Mubarak with thousands marching. Egyptian police used tear gas and rubber bullets to clear the crowd, killing two protesters and a police officer as unrest spreads amid Tunisia inspired protests and calls to address poverty.
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Study finds few students skilled in science nationwide
National NAEP results show only 1 percent of fourth and 12th graders and 2 percent of eighth graders in the highest science proficiency group on the 2009 Nation's Report Card. Less than half are proficient. officials warn the United States may fall behind in science and tech careers.
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Putin vows revenge after Domodedovo bombing death toll rises
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged revenge after a bombing at Moscow Domodedovo Airport killed 35 and injured 180, citing a hard line on terrorism. President Medvedev criticized airport security as investigators seek the bomber's identity, with DNA testing needed to confirm the suspect, a man in his 30s, per reports.
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High court to hear Rahm Emanuel appeal for Chicago mayor
Illinois' Supreme Court agreed to decide if Rahm Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor and ordered election officials not to print ballots without his name until ruling. Justices expedited the case as ballots near printing deadlines, leaving scenarios such as write-in campaigns or federal appeals possible.
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Crimson and Blue BBQ crew heads to Lakeland Pig Fest
The Crimson and Blue BBQ crew of Tim Flory Chris Chambers Bill Walker and Jeremy Douglas depart for Lakeland Fla to compete in the Lake land Pig Fest with chicken pork ribs and brisket. Flory leads the group which is ranked in the top 100 nationally and they travel in a rented RV.
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KU law students prep for national moot court in New York
Evan North and Lindsay Grisé log more than 250 hours preparing for the National Moot Court Competition. They worked on a 40 page brief and argued before a mock appellate panel with lawyers judges and professors, saying the experience is highly practical for future litigators.
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Farmers Turnpike rezoning approved in Lawrence
Lawrence city commissioners approved rezon ing 51 acres along Farmers Turnpike near the Lecompton interchange for heavy industrial use despite opposition from about 20 to 40 nearby homes. Commissioner Aron Cromwell voted against the measure, while supporters cited location near K 10 and I 70 as ideal for growth. The development group led by Duane and Steve Schwada seeks heavy industrial zoning to attract tenants along the I-70 corridor, with neighbors open to a compromise but wary of broad industrial use.
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