Hospitals in U S Face Kidney Trafficking Allegations
The AP reports lax hospital screening may enable a kidney black market. Investigators link varied donor checks to possible trafficking, with a Rosenbaum case suggesting multiple U S hospital involvement. Medicare rules require donor evaluation, but enforcement and profit motives raise concern.
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Whalen says 911 call misread as racist
Lucia Whalen, 40, says she was wrongly labeled racist after a 911 call about a possible burglary near Harvard in Cambridge. Tapes show she did not mention race and only vaguely suggested a possible Hispanic suspect when pressed by a dispatcher.
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EU readies for new chancellor and university ties
The EU prepares for a new chancellor as the university plans to invite delegates from AAU members and other groups. Shade Little, husband of the incoming chancellor, will serve as honorary president of the University Women's Club, a KU employee and spouses group. Faith Greenwood notes the club will host events at the chancellor’s residence after arrival in Lawrence.
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Jaeger trial resumes amid alleged kidnapping and threats
Jaeger faces charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping and a criminal threat as witnesses from Northwinds Apartments described a commotion and a woman being dragged into a car. Defense says Jaeger meant to help after learning the woman was injured and that a text prompted concern. Trial resumes at 9 am with the AG's office prosecuting after past legal ties to Jaeger.
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