Fort Leavenworth Eyes Guantanamo Detainees Transfer
Politicians push to move Guantanamo detainees to Fort Leavenworth as a possible solution. Senator Tom Harkin says the 1875 Fort Leavenworth facility could handle prisoners if Guantanamo closes, though not all inmates would be charged and habeas corpus reforms are part of the proposal.
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Guantanamo Bay
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D-Iona
Guantanamo
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Harkin
Kansas
Janet Wray
GlobalSecurity.org
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Department of Army
Washington, D.C
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Jim Moran
D-Va
Congress
Temperatures not sizzling as Kansas summer looms
Lawrence is cooler and wetter than average as summer nears. NOAA CPC predicts no clear signal for above or below normal temperatures or precipitation in Kansas this summer. NWS Topeka official notes near normal summer conditions. Wichita has averaged 79 degrees in June through August over the last decade. rainfall in Lawrence through June trails the typical 1.97 inches, with 1.63 inches so far.
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Matt Elwell
Gnews
Climate Prediction Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Kansas
George Phillips
National Weather Service
Topeka
Midwest
Mike Halpert
Wichita
Halpert
Elwell
Iceberg lettuce grower pitches paternal link for Father's Day
Iceberg lettuce, long a staple, faces decline as romaine and mache gain favor. A producer markets the classic head as tied to fathers and baseball to boost May sales ahead of Father's Day, aiming to lure back consumers.
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Los Angeles
Tanimura
Antle
Rojela Arevelo
Salinas
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Greek wedding stirs TB battle with family emails
Atlanta health officials face limited help from a lawyer father and a future father in law TB expert who attended the Greek wedding as emails obtained by the Associated Press show clashes over stopping the groom. A 31 year old Andrew Speaker is the groom involved and 181 pages of emails were released as part of public records requests. See full story on page 4A.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Andrew Speaker
Wakarusa River Valley Museum Plans Annual Fundraiser
The Wakarusa River Valley and Heritage Museum prepares for its annual fundraiser on Thursday, aiming to boost support for exhibits and community programs. Local volunteers organize activities and invite participation from residents and supporters.
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