Al Qaida mastermind in 1998 embassies attack killed in Mogadishu
Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, long sought on a $5 million FBI bounty for the Nairobi and Dar es Salaam embassy bombings that killed 224 people, was killed at a Mogadishu security checkpoint by Somali forces. Clinton called the death a significant blow to al Qaida and its East Africa operations.
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Weiner seeks leave of absence amid sexting scandal
Rep Anthony Weiner announced he would enter professional treatment at an undisclosed location and request a leave of absence from Congress as Democratic leaders pressed for his resignation. The disclosure followed strong calls from party officials including chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for him to step down.
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Intercepted Plane Near Camp David Escorted Out
NORAD says two F 15 fighters intercepted a radio‑silent small aircraft near Camp David Maryland. The Beechcraft Bonanza was escorted away and landed in Hagerstown without incident as President Obama and family visited the retreat for the weekend.
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Pakistan Blasts Kill 34 During CIA Chief Visit
Two explosions in Peshawar killed 34 and wounded nearly 100 as CIA Director Panetta and Afghan President Karzai visited Islamabad to discuss intelligence sharing and Taliban reconciliation. The attack struck near political offices and army housing minutes after midnight in the northwest city.
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May marks grim milestone for Afghan civilians
May 2007 onward UN records show the deadliest month for Afghan civilians with 21 killed nationwide. Victims include a family on a religious pilgrimage and a child, amid rising violence as Taliban and insurgents seek to regain territory from U.S.-led forces.
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Lawrence Food Garden Tour Showcases Local Crops
Lawrence gardeners opened the third Lawrence Food Garden Tour with 19 gardens displayed within city limits. The event ran 9 am to noon and 5 pm to 8 pm, highlighting diverse food producing possibilities. Co founder Amber Lehrman called it a grass roots effort. Lehrman’s garden has appeared in all three tours and yields more than.
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Lawrence school board weighs boundary discussion at Monday meeting
The Lawrence school board plans to discuss attendance areas and the long standing boundary between Free State and Lawrence high schools. They will not change boundaries now but aim to start talks that could lead to future action. Four current members leave in July and are replaced by new appointees, shaping a possible shift in future boundary decisions.
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Symphony in the Flint Hills Highlights Fleeting Prairie
The sixth annual Symphony in the Flint Hills drew more than 7,000 attendees to Kansas's Flint Hills where only about 3 percent of the original tallgrass prairie remains. Site manager Brandon Cole emphasizes raising awareness of the ecosystem and its preservation.
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