Norway police slow to reach island massacre
Police reached the island shooting scene about 90 minutes after the gunman opened fire due to lack of quick helicopter access and difficulty locating a boat. The assailant surrendered when reached. 82 died. Survivors hid and fled into water. Police described a lengthy terror incident and tied it to Anders Behring Breivik, who has confessed to the events.
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Top dogs stand and deliver at dog show
A dog show at LJWorld.com drew keen crowds as top contenders strutted and posed for judges. Judges weighed temperament, gait, and obedience while owners cheered for standout terriers and retrievers in a showcase of Kennel Club standards.
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Nick Krug
Journal-World
Jade Slavin
Baldwin City
Douglas County
Roxy
Daisy Johnson
Lecompton
Congress vows new bill to avert U.S. default crisis
President Obama met for under an hour with key leaders including House Speaker Boehner and Senate Leader Reid to plan legislation aimed at cutting federal spending and preventing a potential default. Senate Minority Leader McConnell said the bipartisan group is committed to moving a plan that reduces Washington spending.
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Ohio
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Nevada
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D-Calif
Airlines cash in as expired taxes lift fares nationwide
Airlines across the United States say savings from expiring federal travel taxes vanish into higher ticket prices. Major carriers American United Continental Delta US Airways Southwest AirTran JetBlue hiked fares about 7.5 percent by Saturday night, while a few carriers Virgin America Frontier Alaska kept the savings pass through to passengers on some routes. The tax lapses followed Congress inaction on FAA funding after midnight Friday, affecting typical $300 round trips.
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Retired Gen Shalikashvili dies at 75 in Seattle
Retired Army General John Shalikashvili the first foreign born chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has died at Madigan Army Medical Center in Washington following complications from a stroke. He counseled Clinton on Bosnia and other conflicts and was praised as a genuine soldier-statesman by President Obama.
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Bosnia
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Madigan Army Medical Center
Washington State
Barack Obama
United States
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Paddlers tackle first 100 mile Kansas River race
About 200 paddlers took part in the inaugural Kawnivore 100, a 100 mile ultra marathon canoe race on the Kansas River from Manhattan to Riverfront Park in North Lawrence. The unforgiving summer conditions included shallow waters and sandy braids, ending with St. Louis resident Joe Bassa among finishers.
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Journal-World Photo
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Baisa
School board may not have to raise taxes
Lawrence district leaders plan no boost to property tax rates for 2011 12. The board will set maximum levies at 60.4 mills, up 0.734 of a mill or 1.3 percent from current. A $100 000 home would pay about 648 60 for schools, an 8 67 rise, with rates likely to be trimmed before the public hearing on August 8.
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Lawrence school district to spend 3.1 million contingency
Lawrence school board plans to allocate 3.1 million in contingency funds over the next year. The proposal includes 336 768 to restore jobs and programs cut, with 108 966 designated for special education staffing per IEP needs.
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