Hezbollah Creates Dominant Lebanon Cabinet Shakeup
Hezbollah and its allies secured a governing majority in Lebanon's new cabinet announced by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, after five months without a functioning government. The move cements Hezbollah as Lebanon's top military and political force, drawing support from Iran and Syria while facing Western concerns of possible international isolation.
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London blogger admits hoax of Damascus blog persona
A 40-year-old American living in Scotland, Tom MacMaster, apologized for posing as the Syrian lesbian blogger Amina Arraf on the Gay Girl in Damascus site. He said he created the character to spotlight Middle East upheaval. Edinburgh University suspended his computer privileges pending inquiry into possible rule violations.
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Obama says he would resign if in Weiner’s shoes
President Obama urged Rep Anthony Weiner to quit, telling NBC that if it were him he would resign due to the sexting scandal. He said public service is a service to the public and personal distractions can prevent effective leadership, urging Weiner to step back.
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Clinton asks Africa to cut Gadhafi ties
U S Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged African leaders at the African Union in Addis Ababa to abandon Muammar Gadhafi and back international demands for his transfer of power. She framed unity as key to a peaceful Libyan future, noting Gadhafi’s legitimacy was forfeited by violence against civilians.
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Snowpack brings flood fears and water windfall to West
Readings show heavy snow in Wyoming Utah and Colorado fueling rapid melt into the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Nevada California and Arizona expect relief from drought with water supplies rising and rationing unlikely for at least three years.
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NOW seeks apology from governor over Capitol police harassment
The Kansas chapter of the National Organization for Women wrote Gov. Sam Brownback asking for an apology after what it called harassment by Capitol police at a news conference about a legislator's abortion bill remarks. Kansas NOW accused security in Topeka of erratic behavior during the May discussion, noting protest props of three used tires brought by Kari Ann Rinker.
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De Soto Student Dies in Lexington Motorcycle Crash
18 year old De Soto resident Bryan Jessip died after his motorcycle collided with a minivan at the intersection of 115th Street and Waverly Road in Lexington. Deputies arrived at 4:45 p.m. and Jessip was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Kansas coach Turner Gill highlights family during Dad Days talk
Kansas coach Turner Gill spoke at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School about the central role of family in life and in football. He shared how his parents and two sisters shaped his values, keeping two weekly family nights despite a demanding schedule, and he described his broader view of players as a coaching family bilgis.
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KIA Leader Talks Turnpike At Lawrence Rotary Club
Kansas Turnpike Authority CEO Michael Johnston spoke to the Lawrence Rotary Club about travel declines, bridge work, a six lane I 70 project, and KTA basics. He noted KTA is self supporting, headquartered in Wichita, not part of KDOT, and toll funded with no state or federal tax support. Travel fell after 9/11 and Katrina, with staffing down about 15 percent and commercial business down 10 percent.
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