Kansas Supreme Court to hear school funding dispute today
Opponents and supporters in the Kansas school finance fight will ask the state Supreme Court to allow schools to open as scheduled. Lawmakers approved a 148.4 million dollar increase after a court ruling found underfunding. State attorneys and plaintiffs meet at 9 a.m. today as districts prepare contingency plans for possible delays.
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Film review finds The Fantastic Four latest weak entry
Inside reporting by Jon Niccum assesses Marvels latest superhero adaptation as an underwhelming addition to its recent film lineup. JR Giddens from Kansas University reportedly begins an official visit to New Mexico today. An industrial building in town changes ownership to new operators in the business section.
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Duncan II vows to abandon effort to prove he's a real person
Convicted sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan II writes in a blog about anger over social stigma, declaring he will stop trying to convince others he is a decent person. The remark appears on page 3A.
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Local High School Play Debuts World Premiere this Saturday
Two sisters star in a world debut play at the high school on Saturday. The drama follows their bond as they find common ground during wartime, staging a timely production by student performers.
Bombings Strike London During Olympic Revelry Blitz
British Prime Minister Tony Blair blamed Islamic extremists as London endured a coordinated terror attack timed with the G8 summit opening. The first bomb exploded at 8 51 a.m. on an Underground train near the financial district, followed by three more blasts and a red double decker bus. Police confirmed at least 37 dead and 700 injured, with varying tolls reported by officials.
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London terror attacks spook KU student in Kansas
EU student from England Terry Rombeck Way at Kansas University reacts to the July 7 2005 London bombings. He compares the scare to Sept 11 and notes Kings Cross and the Tube crowds. KU confirms contact with students and families amid the crisis.
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Kansas officials keep calm amid global terror headlines
In Topeka Kansas officials said attacks in London did not trigger higher security. Adjutant General's Department spokeswoman said vigilance would continue. Kansas officials noted limited mass transit and no security changes at the Statehouse. Four Sebelius aides on vacation in London were reported safe.
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E-mail scam costs Lawrence resident $2000
Lawrence resident Geoff Griffith, a 20-year-old Johnson County Community College student, sent $2000 after an email claimed to be from James Brown in London. The Kansas Attorney General notes phishing and 419 scams are among the most common Internet frauds, with complaints arriving weekly.
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