Former Illinois basketball star acquitted in rape case
A Douglas County jury acquitted former Illinois college basketball star Terrence Shannon of rape after a brief deliberation. The verdict prompted cheers in the courtroom as Shannon hugged family members and supporters.
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Supreme Court preserves access to key abortion medication
The Supreme Court unanimously protected access to the abortion drug mifepristone, ruling opponents lacked standing to sue the FDA’s approval and subsequent access actions. The decision safeguards a medication used in about two thirds of U.S. abortions, amid ongoing state restrictions.
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17 year old dead after overnight shooting in Lawrence
Lawrence resident Isaiah Neal died at a local hospital after an overnight shooting near 2406 Alabama St at about 1 15 am. Police seek a person of interest and urge public help. Neal had multiple gunshot wounds and life saving efforts were performed at the scene before medics arrived.
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Lawrence Juneteenth celebration returns with tours and music
Lawrence's annual Juneteenth events fill South Park this Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at 1141 Massachusetts St featuring Underground Railroad site tours, live music, and more. An 8 a.m. free Underground Railroad bus tour by Watkins Museum visits three historic Lawrence sites highlighting heroism and tragedy in early free Kansas days.
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