Gates urges patience with war in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged patience with the unpopular war and said only modest troop reductions would make sense this summer. In his final Afghanistan visit, he floated a possible turning point by year end, contingent on Osama bin Laden's death affecting peace talks with the Taliban.
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Yemen Leader Flies to Saudi for Medical Care
Embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh flew to Saudi Arabia for medical care after a rocket attack on his palace. The move underscores a widening crisis as protests escalate and Gulf powers push for his stepping down. Saleh’s departure may worsen the standoff with opposition and tribal groups.
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Al-Qaida leader Ilyas Kashmiri purportedly killed in U S drone strike
Intelligence officials in Washington and Islamabad said Ilyas Kashmiri, once linked to the 2008 Mumbai siege and a rumored possible successor to Osama bin Laden, may have been killed in a U S drone strike in an apple orchard in Pakistan. Confirmation was not yet possible.
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Eagleburger, Former Secretary of State, Dies at 80
Lawrence S. Eagleburger, the only career foreign service officer to reach secretary of state, died Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia at age 80 after a short illness. Tributes flowed from Obama, Clinton, and former leaders including Bush and Baker III, who praised his straightforward diplomacy and hard driving approach to global issues.
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One World Many Stories Summer Reading Kickoff at Library
Lawrence Public Library launched its One World Many Stories program with free pancakes arts and crafts and a kickoff event at 707 Vt. from 10 to noon. Dozens attended as kids made maracas and boomerangs and picked up reading packets. The program runs through August 22 and aims to raise participation by 1000 readers after 3500 joined last year.
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Lawrence Public Library
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Kansas Aviation Youth Camp Brings 22 Teens to Airport
Rick Bryant led the first Kansas Aviation Youth Camp at Lawrence Municipal Airport gathering 22 campers. Bryant, vice president of the Kansas Commission of Aerospace Education, organized the half day event to outline educational and career opportunities in the multibillion dollar aviation industry.
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Moran stresses outreach at 90th Kansas Lions Convention
U S Senator Jerry Moran spoke at the Holiday Inn Lawrence luncheon as the Kansas Lions concluded their 90th annual convention. Moran, a 35-year Lion, urged attracting 22 year olds to public service while Lions President Sid Scruggs honored him with the International President's Medal.
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Civil War reenactor counts gear cost for Black Jack anniversary
Civil War reenactor Shane Seley, tied to Wide Awake Films and the Black Jack Battlefield board, reveals his ~3500 worth of authentic gear for the 155th anniversary events. He helped coordinate three Saturday reenactments and the one Wednesday promotional event at Free State Brewery as planning intensified over the past year.
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