Gandolfini Dies in Rome at 51 Iconic Sopranos Star Passes Away
James Gandolfini, famed for his Tony Soprano role on HBOs The Sopranos, died on holiday in Rome at age 51. The actor, lauded by creator David Chase and HBO as a gifted, gentle figure, left a legacy of versatile film and stage work and three Emmys for his breakthrough TV performance.
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Elvis Visit to End Polio Now Fundraiser in Lawrence
The Elvis Visit to End Polio Now fundraiser kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at Watson Park with a 5K run and walk through Old West Lawrence, followed by lunch, tours of downtown, and a 7:30 p.m. Rock N Remember tribute concert by Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall at the Lied Center. Mary Jean Eisenhower chairs the event with participation from Rotary International and KU affiliates. The campaign supports eradicating polio in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, aiding children under five.
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State senators from Douglas County show perfect attendance
Douglas County's state senators Marci Francisco Lawrence Tom Holland Baldwin City and Anthony Hensley Topeka recorded perfect attendance during the 2013 legislative session. All three are Democrats. Fourteen of the state's AD senators achieved perfect attendance, according to Senate records.
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EMC to drop Kansas districts with armed staff from policies
EMC Insurance will not offer or renew policies for Kansas school districts allowing staff to carry firearms under a July 1 law. The company covers about 90 percent of the state’s 286 districts and cites liability concerns. Districts contacting EMC include several small districts and a few in Shawnee County, while major boards like Wichita weigh gun-free zones in school buildings.
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Gehry gains vote to advance Eisenhower Memorial design
The Eisenhower Memorial Commission unanimously approved Frank Gehry's updated plan for a park near the National Mall. The design features 9-foot bronze statues and bas reliefs of Eisenhower, imagery of D-Day, and a tapestry framed park though Eisenhower family objections remain over the metal tapestries and overall concept.
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Shawnee DA sues KCC over open meetings rate hike
Shawnee County DA Chad Taylor filed a complaint in Shawnee County District Court seeking an injunction against the Kansas Corporation Commission and its members over a Salina area water rate increase for Howison Heights Rural Water District. The suit U.S. alleges pink sheeting used to approve the raise without a public hearing.
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Pompeo defends surveillance programs to Kansans
U S Representative Mike Pompeo of Kansas urged calm on government surveillance, saying NSA programs have strong oversight and do not view Americans' communications. He cited actions against a Yemen terror suspect tied to a Kansas City case and noted over 50 attacks thwarted by the programs.
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