Afghanistan war leadership shift under Petraeus to Allen
Gen. David Petraeus hands command of the Afghan war to Marine Gen. John Allen as NATO and the United States set the stage for withdrawals over coming years. Allen, noted for Iraq counterinsurgency gains, will oversee the start of U.S. troop drawdown amid rising violence and key Afghan casualties, including the assassination of President Karzai’s influential half brother and the killing of a Karzai aide.
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John Allen
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Petraeus
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Karzai
Killing spree in Syria inflames sectarian tensions in Homs
At least 30 dead in central Homs after three corpses found with gouged eyes sparked sectarian killings. Opposition accuses Assad regime of fanning tensions to blunt uprising. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights cautions the violence undercuts peaceful protests and risks civil war.
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Homs
Rami Abdul-Rahman
Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
Libyan Talks With U S Officials Reported
Libyan government representatives met U S officials in Tunisia over the weekend in what officials described as a first step toward dialogue. A State Department official confirmed the meeting but said it was not a negotiation and no further talks were planned.
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U.S. State Department
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Phoenix Dust Storm Crests Over City Delays Travel
A massive haboob swept from Pinal County into Phoenix Monday, turning skies brown and creating dangerous driving conditions. The wall of dust stood about 3000 feet high with 25 to 30 mph winds and gusts to 40 mph, reducing visibility to under a quarter mile in spots. Meteorologist Austin Jamison cited the National Weather Service.
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Brain Injury Raises Dementia Risk in Veterans Study
A large study of older veterans links mild traumatic brain injuries from explosions in Afghanistan and Iraq to higher chances of Alzheimer's and other dementia later in life. Closed head injuries and concussions may contribute, even as body armor saves lives. Other research notes high mild cognitive impairment in retired pro football players with frequent head impacts.
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Dillons design plan to go before city panel
Lawrence city commissioners will review new renderings for a 43,000 square foot Dillons store at 1740 Mass to be built closer to Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets. The updated design adds windows, a beige color scheme, and a taller screening wall for the pharmacy drive thru. The plan aims to blend the store into the downtown streetscape with wider sidewalks and awnings. If approved, building permits could follow, with a nine to twelve month construction period.
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Bread Delivery Feeds Douglas County Seniors In Lawrence
Chuck Benedict, 85, a Hy Vee greeter and checkers worker, started a bread delivery to the Douglas County Senior Center after a church sermon inspired him. For four years he has been delivering bread from Clinton Parkway Hy Vee, helping seniors with small daily needs.
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Journal-World Photo
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Ing
Hy-Vee
Man given 69 month sentence for injuring Lawrence officer
A Douglas County judge sentenced 21 year old Louis Galloway Jr. to 69 months for aggravated assault on Lawrence Police Officer Jonathon Evinger after a February 26 confrontation near 26th and Iowa Streets. Evinger will never patrol at night due to internal eye injuries.
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Preventive care could cut Medicaid costs for disabled
KU researcher Amanda Reichard says expanding preventive health services and screenings for people with disabilities could trim Kansas Medicaid’s 2.8 billion dollar price tag. She notes higher chronic condition rates due to barriers and insufficient training, urging broader access to early care.
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Kansas University
Amanda Reichard
Reichard
Barriers in Disabled Care Highlighted by Reichard Study
Reichard discusses hurdles in mam mograms and hospital access for wheelchair users. She notes vaccines underused by disabled Medicaid recipients, gaps in preventive services, and high obesity rates among 70 percent of disabled Medicaid clients. A KU pilot reports a disabled woman losing 40 pounds with monthly dietitian visits, improving bed repositioning and independence.
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