Obama backs equal rights as New York debates gay marriage
President Barack Obama praised New York lawmakers debating landmark gay marriage legislation and said gay couples deserve the same legal rights as others. He stopped short of endorsing same sex marriage, urging patience while supporting civil unions and vowing progress toward equal treatment for all Americans.
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Four bombs rip through Baghdad neighborhoods killing dozens
Four bombs exploded in Shiite districts of southwestern Baghdad on Thursday evening, killing at least 40 people and wounding many. A separate attack killed an American aid worker. The assaults mark a major spike in violence as U.S. forces plan withdrawal by year end.
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Stranded Emperor penguin moved from New Zealand beach
A young Emperor penguin stranded on Peka Peka Beach on New Zealand's North Island after a 2000 mile Antarctic journey was moved to Wellington Zoo due to deteriorating health. Veterinarians noted it was eating sand and sticks, and officials arranged care to restore it and return it to the wild.
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Wellington Zoo
Endangered species hit hard by fire in Arizona forest
The Wallow wildfire, Arizona’s largest on record, scorched over half a million acres near the New Mexico border. It destroyed more than 30 homes and charred habitat, threatening Mexican gray wolves and Mexican spotted owls while denuding forests and risking soil erosion until monsoon rains. Wildlife officials warn of long term ecological damage.
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New Mexico
Tom Buckley
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
School group recalls childhood memories at district meeting
Lawrence elementary consolidation group members shared memories from their early years during an organizational session at district headquarters. Kissan Joseph recalled a kindergarten sign-in aimless walk home, Megan Richardson spoke of a ripped dress incident, and Chris Lemoa described a milk carton arson on his elementary school visit in Chicago. Board member Mark Bradford prompted further discussion.
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Vote on Six appeals court nomination delayed again
The U S Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on former Kansas Attorney General Steve Six for the 10th U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Chairman Leahy held it over for further discussion as anti abortion groups oppose the nomination. Kansas senators Roberts and Moran oppose confirmation.
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Hoops For Men's Health event at Allen Fieldhouse features health fair
A Lawrence health event named Hoops For Men's Health will be Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse. It includes a health fair with screenings, a free-throw contest, and a luncheon in the Naismith Room, with proceeds benefiting the LMH Endowment Association. The event emphasizes male preventive care and features keynote speaker KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger. Participants can register at Imhendowment.org or by phone. reservations by 5 p.m. today are preferred, walk-ins welcome.
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Douglas County Bank
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Imhendowment.org
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Mount Oread
Linwood man on appeal bond faces new child-safety order
A Linwood man sentenced to life for two counts of reported incident and related charges is free on a $400,000 appeal bond and has been placed under bond supervision. Christopher A. King, 35, must report to court services, wear electronic monitoring, have no contact with the victim or her family, and stay at least 1,000 feet away from schools, sports areas, pools, parks or places frequented by children. Linwood residents prompted the action, prompting the Leavenworth County Attorney’s office to seek stricter conditions.as a result of sightings at public events.
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