Panetta says Iraq may request continued U.S. troops
In confirmation hearing Panetta predicts Iraq will ask for keeping some U.S. forces beyond year end. He discusses Afghanistan Libya and Pakistan, notes defense cuts risk, and endorses a conditions based drawdown with few specifics on troop numbers.
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Plea deal reached in classified leaks case
A former NSA official, Thomas Drake, will plead guilty to exceeding authorized use of a computer a misdemeanor and 10 felony counts will be dropped. Prosecutors say they won’t oppose a sentence that avoids prison for the 54-year-old Maryland man. The case unraveled after withdrawal of some evidence tied to NSA electronic spying.
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Allies eye post-Gadhafi Libya as donors vow aid
U S officials say Clinton notes discussions with Gadhafi figures on departure as NATO airstrikes press toward Tripoli. Donors meeting in Abu Dhabi pledge over 1.3 billion to Libya's main opposition, though leaders complain funding is slow. Rebels warn they cannot advance without more support amid ongoing NATO strikes.
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Chicago businessman cleared in Mumbai attacks case
A federal jury convicted Tahawwar Rana of providing material support to terrorism in Denmark and to a Pakistani militant group. He was cleared of the top terrorism charge linked to the 2008 Mumbai siege that killed more than 160 people, including six Americans, after two days of deliberations.
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Florida drought wilts crops and sparks wildfires
A severe drought grips much of Florida prompting crop wilting and wildfires. La Nina conditions drive dry spells across the southern United States from New Mexico to Delaware, sinking one of the country’s largest lakes to record lows.
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U.S
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Lawrence psychologist aids Joplin tornado victims
Lawrence psychologist Bruce Liese volunteered with Heart to Heart International after a May 22 Joplin tornado killed 134, wounded thousands, and left tens of thousands homeless. A 28-year KU Medical Center staff psychologist, he submitted an application and joined a volunteer medical team in Joplin, photographed near WELL Commons.
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Tonganoxie superintendent leaves for Lawrence district
Kyle Hayden the Tonganoxie school superintendent has resigned to become chief of operations for the Lawrence school district. He succeeds Frank Harwood, who moves to a Bellevue Nebraska post. Hayden, who previously served at Lawrence High School, says his return to Lawrence influenced his decision and notes his tenure in Tonganoxie began in 2008 with an annual salary of $90,000.
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Kansas lawmakers curb synthetic drugs with new law
Parents urged to watch for synthetic drugs as legislators add snortable bath salt chemicals to controlled substances. The 2010 K2 ban is noted, with experts stressing proactive parent talks and awareness of an expanding synthetic drug market. Jen Jordan of DCCCA highlights accessibility and visibility driving these cautions.
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