Debt limit fight tightens as Aug. 2 default warned
The Obama administration presses for a debt ceiling increase amid a dire warning from rating agencies. Biden led talks with conservative Republicans to push a bipartisan deficit-cutting package. Geithner warned Congress that failing to raise the $14.3 trillion limit by August 2 could trigger a first-ever default and severe economic consequences.
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Yemen teeters as tribesmen mass on Sanaa in capital clash
Thousands of Yemen tribesmen threaten to descend on the capital to join the fight against President Ali Abdullah Saleh's forces. Government shelling grows as the al Ahmar clan's tribal confederation vows to topple Saleh after 33 years in power, risking a wider nationwide tribal escalation.
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Maryland girl wins bees with cymotrichous crown
Sukanya Roy, a 14 year old eighth grader from South Abington Township Pennsylvania, won the national spelling bee after 21 consecutive correct spellings. Her winning word cymotrichous means relating to wavy hair and she earns more than 40,000 dollars in cash and prizes. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and ice skating and plans to pursue international relations.
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Bright job outlook for Lawrence teens this summer
Lawrence teens and college students may find more summer jobs than in recent years says Adecco franchise owner Shirley Martin-Smith. She notes competitive markets but growing opportunities with online applications encouraged. KU Career Center also offers part-time and seasonal postings, with 35 positions typical this season.
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Allie Beal
Traveling journalists question value of newspapers in digital age
Mark Fagan profiles Sara Brown and Paul Steinle mapping a nationwide study on who needs newspapers. They drive 26,500 miles in a 10 year old pickup towing a 31 foot trailer to gauge local identity and journalism's future. They have visited 45 publications in 45 states for Valid Sources research. They began in June 2010 at Sequoyah County Times, Sallisaw Oklahoma.
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ECM raises over 832000 for upgrades at historic ECM
Ecumenical Christian Ministries exceeded its 832000 fundraising goal aided by a 119000 Mabee Foundation challenge grant from Tulsa. By May 24 the campaign aimed to fund upgrades at 1204 Oread Ave including new windows boiler and living quarters rehab with parking lot work planned.
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Lawrence residents aid cleanup in Joplin over Memorial Day weekend
Lawrence residents Cedric and Liz Devin visited tornado torn Joplin, Mo., to assist relief efforts. They volunteered at the animal shelter after hearing of the damage and described the scene as resembling a nuclear blast, gaining new respect for nature and the town's resilience.
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