June events across history span crowns to space probes
On June 2 historic milestones unfold from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 to Mark Twain’s death quote in 1897, 1924 citizenship for U S born American Indians, Lou Gehrig’s ALS death in 1941, and Italy’s 1946 move toward a republic plus Surveyor 1 lunar reconnaissance in 1966.
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World in Brief Gaza crossing eases as flotilla raid draws fire
Israel and Egypt signaled a temporary easing of the Gaza blockade after international condemnation of the deadly raid on an aid flotilla. Egypt opened its border to allow humanitarian aid, sparking a rush at the crossing, while Israel said talks continue on increasing aid. Separately, Maj. Nidal Hasan appeared in court via video, seeking a delay to review documents ahead of the Article 32 hearing set for October 4. Hasan faces 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder for the Fort Hood attack.
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Hatoyama Resigns Over Okinawa Base Row
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announced his resignation after eight months in office over a broken pledge to move a U.S. Marine base from Okinawa. Facing pressure within his DPJ and plummeting approval, he cited the base relocation as the core issue, ending his tenure as a symbol of indecisive leadership.
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Sparks defeats Davis in Alabama governor race primary
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks won the Democratic nomination for governor with 65 percent to U S Rep Artur Davis's 35 percent amid civil rights group backing and Davis's Obama health care vote. Davis drew support from Rep John Lewis and Mobile's mayor, while turnout was counted as 58 percent in precincts. Mississippi and New Mexico also held primaries, with Susana Martinez securing the GOP nomination for New Mexico governor to face Diane Denish.
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BP stock sinks as oil spill probes widen Gulf investigations
BP shares plunge on Tuesday amid federal criminal and civil probes into the Gulf oil spill. Holder tight lipped on targets while BP engineers pursue a high risk plan to cap the leak using underwater tools, a move expected to raise flow briefly.
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Florida
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Supreme Court narrows Miranda rights in split ruling
In a 5 to 4 decision the conservative majority allows police to keep questioning a suspect who remains silent unless the suspect clearly says they want to stop questioning. Justice Kennedy wrote the opinion with Justices Roberts Scalia Thomas and Alito joining. Sotomayor dissented. The case centered on Van Chester Thompkins who spoke after a lengthy interrogation for a 2000 Michigan murder.
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Journal World contact and staff directory details
The Lawrence Journal-World provides contact numbers for Local News City Government County Government and various departments including Sports Arts Health Transportation and Obituaries. It lists editors and staff emails with extensions and a news partnership contact.
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Poll on KU home game switch and lead paint question
A Tuesday LJWorld poll asks if KU should move a Jayhawks football game from Saturday to Thursday. It also asks if respondents have tested their homes for lead-based paint with results shown and invites viewers to vote at LJWorld.com.
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