Pluto flyby ignites KU science pride and NASA buzz
Jayhawk Nation joins astronomy fans as NASA New Horizons nears Pluto. KU physicist Bruce Twarog says the historic flyby will bring Pluto back into front-page planetary science talk for a year, though Pluto remains a dwarf planet after 2006. Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930, earned KU astronomy degrees and is honored as his ashes reside on the spacecraft.
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Pluto flyby thrills as New Horizons nears close approach
EU alumnus discovered Pluto 248 years from sun, New Horizons travels 31,000 mph and will pass within 7,000 miles to capture up close photos. Mission cost $720 million, as scientists expect groundbreaking data reshaping solar system knowledge. Pluto remains a top target for study among dwarf planets and larger bodies. Iowa World-Journal notes.
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Ten-year-old recovering after accidental shooting incident
Police say a 10-year-old in Lawrence is doing fine after being accidentally shot by his father. The incident is under investigation with authorities tracing the sequence of events.
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Kobach urges Congress to ratify health care bypass plan
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach asks Congress to ratify a multistate health care compact he says would let states exempt themselves from the Affordable Care Act. Critics warn it could jeopardize care for seniors and other federal beneficiaries, including more than 450,000 Kansas Medicare recipients. Kobach’s open letter was addressed to 94 Republican lawmakers.
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Hats Off Wednesday Welcome on Tap for Team USA
Team USA gears up after a golden victory with a welcome planned for Wednesday. Readers are directed to page 2A for the special section and to kusports.com for exclusive online coverage of Korea updates.
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