International backing boosts Libyan rebels’ legitimacy
The United States and over 30 nations formally recognize the main Libyan opposition as the legitimate government, de legitimizing Muammar Gadhafi. The move could unlock billions in funding for rebels, who have stalled on the battlefield as NATO airstrikes target Gadhafi forces. Rebels hold much of the east and parts of the west, while Tripoli remains under Gadhafi’s control.
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Libya
Muammar Gadhafi
Gaddafi
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Tripoli
Government seeks clarity on airline fees disclosure
The Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to itemize fee revenue by item or service and report more statistics on lost baggage and mishandled wheelchairs. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the measure will clarify total flight costs for passengers.
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Department of Transportation
Transportation
Ray LaHood
Eight German banks fail European stress test findings
Eight of ninety banks failed the European Banking Authority stress test and sixteen more barely passed, prompting calls to bolster loss buffers and raising a combined three point five billion dollars. Spain suffers the worst results with five banks failing to prove adequate capital buffers, while Greece and Austria also show weak performers.
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Europe
European Banking Authority
Spain
EFG Eurobank
Atebank
Austria
Oesterreichische Volksbank AG
A.G. Defends private firm in abortion lawsuit
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says using outside counsel to defend the state in a Planned Parenthood suit over a $334,000 federal family planning grant reflects prudent resource use. The Wichita firm Foulston Siefkin represents Gov. Brownback and the state health official amid criticism from Senate Democrats.
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Topeka
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Wichita
Foulston Siefkin
Sam Brownback
Planned Parenthood
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Hensley
Harvey Sorensen
Three Arrested Over Vandalism At Eudora Stadium
Douglas County prosecutors say Eudora police arrested three people in connection with vandalism at the new Eudora District Stadium on the high school campus. One 18 year old suspect posted bond and was released. two juveniles were later released. Police estimate at least 25000 dollars in damage from spray painting the Cardinal mascot head and parts of the track.
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Eudora
Eudora District
Charles Branson
Branson
Eudora High School
Church St
Cardinal
Eudo
Hall of Fame Dinner Honors KU Hospital Transformation
KU Hospital officials honored key leaders and organizations at a Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration in Kansas City. Recognized were former KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Dr George Farham, Annette Bloch for a $20 million gift, the Polsinelli Shughart law firm, and United Excel Corp for guiding the hospital from near closure to top regional status.
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Kansas City
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Kansas City Medical College
Medico-Chirurgical College
Simon Bell
39Th Street
Rainbow Boulevard
KU Hospital
Bob Page
University of Kansas Hospital
Robert Hemenway
George J. Farham
Wichita
KU Hospital Authority
Annette Bloch
Polsinelli
Shughart Law Firm
United Excel Corp. Construction Company
Hospital Authority
Vision and leadership reshape Kansas hospital under Hemenway
The author lauds former Chancellor Hemenway for pushing radical change to sever hospital control from the state and create an independent public authority. It credits his crusade, with Sen. Kerr's help, for the 1998 success, and commends leaders including Irene Cumming, Page, and chair Bob House for sustaining excellence and service to thousands of patients.
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Dave Kerr
Irene Cumming
Page
Farha
Bob House of
Lawrence
House- Page
Strong Hall
Kansas Board of Regents
Board of Regents
Hospital
Hall of Fame
Bloch
Cumming
House
State of Kansas
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