Foster parent runs Douglas County clothing room for children
An enduring foster parent since 1981 collects clothes and essentials for children who arrive empty handed, dispersing items from her rural home south of Lawrence through the Douglas County Foster Parent Clothing Room.
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Family of runners the Running Rileys from Lawrence
A family of runners the Run ning Rileys led by Steve and sons Justin and Matt of Lawrence are highlighted for their frequent finishes in races across the region as reported on page 1D.
Justices weigh rulings as term ends
The Supreme Court nears the end of its 1999-2000 term with a dozen anticipated decisions. Abortion, school prayer, gays in the Boy Scouts, Miranda rights and election rules hinge on rulings expected within days, potentially reshaping U.S. law before summer recess.
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Manhunt ends as two suspects captured in toolbox
Lawrence police say two male suspects, ages 18 and 17, were found in an oversized toolbox aboard a military flatbed trailer east of Lawrence after a daylong search following a morning shooting. The 18 year old victim was in critical condition after surgery. Both suspects in custody and facing first degree attempted murder charges.
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Panel Finds Flaws In Proposed Missile Defense Shield
A Pentagon panel led by Larry Welch warns the plan faces schedule risk and technical skepticism. It cites issues with booster rockets and decoy detection, doubts about a 2005 completion, but notes potential eventual success with a system using radars, interceptors, and high speed computers.
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Hungarian Nazi gold ransom story probes in US inquiry
U S officials open a probe into the fate of a 2 million dollar ransom paid in 1944 by Hungarian Jews to Nazis to save 1684 people from Auschwitz. The funds, largely in gold and gems, have largely vanished with only a small portion ever accounted for.
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