Cairo reform leader calls Mubarak to resign during protests
Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei spoke to thousands in Tahrir Square urging President Hosni Mubarak to step down as Egypt faced renewed clashes and a curfew breach. The mass protest movement, now six days old, drew up to 10,000 demonstrators with families present while Washington signaled support for an orderly transition to democracy.
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Man arrested with explosives at Detroit mosque
A 63-year-old Southern California man traveling with explosives was arrested in Dearborn Michigan as mourners gathered for a funeral at the Islamic Center of America. Roger Stockham was arraigned on charges of terrorism threat and possessing explosives with unlawful intent. Police reported undisclosed quantity of class C fireworks including M-80s.
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U.S. commits to Haiti aid despite election crisis
United States says no plan to stop aid to earthquake struck Haiti while pressuring for the race to exclude President Preval's chosen successor. Secretary Hillary Clinton, in Port au Prince, met with President Rene Preval and the three presidential candidates. The two top contenders face a March 20 runoff, with the U.S. backing an OAS recommendation to drop Jude Celestin in favor of Michel Martelly.
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Guard Dies Suspect Named In Monroe Prison Case
Jayme Biendl, 34, a corrections officer, was found strangled in the chapel at Monroe Correctional Complex near Seattle. Inmate Byron Scherf, 52, serving a life sentence, is the primary suspect after being reported missing during a routine count and found nearby.
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King's Speech and Portman dominate SAG awards night
The King's Speech won best actor for Colin Firth and earned a cast honor at SAG. Natalie Portman won best actress for Black Swan. Christian Bale and Melissa Leo swept supporting acting for The Fighter. The King's Speech leads Oscar contenders with 12 nominations.
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Santa Fe Depot deal stalls without grant funding
City staff confirm talks to buy the Santa Fe Depot in East Lawrence hinge on securing a rehabilitation grant. With at least 600000 in repairs and ADA upgrades needed, commissioners face pressure from Depot Redux supporters to take on more risk and proceed, despite uncertainty and time concerns from the railroad.
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Man maps buried Civil War veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery
Bob Wandel 64, a Sons of Union Veterans member, searches Oak Hill Cemetery for Civil War veterans buried there. He has identified about 600 names using cemetery records, GAR rosters, pension papers and more, while seeking donations for flags and continuing grave mapping. Wandel notes the task is ongoing and full completion may be elusive.
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Kelsey outlines tax overhaul plan for Kansas
State Sen. Dick Kelsey proposes a tax overhaul to cut the corporate income tax, remove the food sales tax, raise the service tax, and keep revenue neutral. The plan would broaden the sales tax base and apply the lower rate to professional, scientific and technical, administrative, personal care, and tax services. House Democrat Paul Davis cites a GOP plan for a 7.5 percent state employee pay cut amid party tensions.
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Sunflower power plant permit under court challenge
Gov Brownback aides urge state employees not to discuss the Sunflower Electric coal plant while a legal challenge by the Sierra Club proceeds. Brownback general counsel Caleb Stegall asked officials to refer all permit questions to him.
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