Summer heat hits Lawrence as city endure heat wave
Temperatures topped 100 degrees at 4 p.m. in Lawrence as a heat advisory remained in effect. Water usage surged toward 24.5 million gallons for the week, while plans for a Sunday horse demonstration at the Douglas County Free Fair were canceled due to the heat. Officials noted the hot, dry conditions threaten the corn crop.
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Heat safety tips for extreme temperatures from Red Cross guidance
The guidance urges staying indoors to avoid heat and using air conditioning if possible. If outside, wear light clothing, limit strenuous activity to dawn hours, cover exposed skin with high SPF sunscreen, and wear a wide brimmed hat. Avoid alcohol and eat smaller, frequent meals to reduce metabolic heat.
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Congress okays large Homeland Security bill in House vote
The Republican led House approved creating a vast Homeland Security Department by a 295 to 132 margin, sending the measure toward a confrontation with a Senate plan. President Bush touted the bill as vital to counter terrorism, while Democrats warned it could erode civil service protections and increase secrecy amid air safety concerns. Minority leaders and Pelosi urged caution as veto threats loom.
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Evolution Still Issue for BOE Elections
Kansas primary races for the State Board of Education center on the future of teaching evolution amid a history of shifts by the board. Conservative and moderate factions clash as endorsements influence four GOP primaries, with observers noting evolution remains a divisive topic in Kansas politics.
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Lawrence
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Miners Trapped in Somerset Face Setback as Drill Bit Breaks
Rescue workers struggling to reach nine coal miners 240 feet underground in Somerset Pennsylvania after a drill bit broke delaying progress by nine hours. A new bit was rushed in by helicopter as officials feared hypothermia in the flooded 4 foot high passage. Nine workers remain in a tiny air bubble since Wednesday night while family members await word.
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