Lawrence Fourth of July fireworks draw 5,000 plus crowd
Lawrence residents Donna Henry and Alice Woodsum celebrated Independence Day at Burcham Park watching a fireworks show hosted by the Lawrence Jaycees. The event drew more than 5,000 attendees, with about 150 more shells than last year thanks to funding from Emprise Bank and the city of Lawrence, plus a thinner yet active community celebration with live bands.
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Brownback Pushes Ban On Human Chimera Research
Sen. Sam Brownback bills the Human Chimera Prohibition Act of 2005 to stop research blending human and animal cells. He argues such chimeras threaten human uniqueness and moral boundaries, while scientists say they could aid cures and treatments. See BROWNBACK, page 4A.
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Girl With Rare Disease Heads To Mayo Clinic
Eight year old Jazmen Fowler, a diabetic from Kennedy School, suffers worsening leg pain and loss of walking ability. After months of tests at University of Kansas Hospital and Children's Mercy Hospital, a diabetic specialist suspected stiff person syndrome and recommended Mayo Clinic for treatment.
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Comet Deep Impact mission yields dramatic nose cone of light
NASA scientists celebrated the Deep Impact collision with comet Tempel 1 as images showed a bright flash and a crater forming at 23000 mph. Researchers called the mission a success, noting a dusty plume and a lumped-surface comet resembled a muffin as shadows revealed the crater.
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Drivers get free pass for mild speed excess, says safety group
A fast moving policy in many states allows motorists to exceed posted speeds by five to ten miles per hour with little or no police enforcement. The stance, cited by a highway safety association, is blamed for widespread road damage and increased risk on major roadways.
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