Jada Pinkett Smith interview aims to dispel myths
USA Weekend features Jada Pinkett Smith addressing misconceptions in a candid interview with the magazine. The piece accompanies other material noting a governor whereabouts round-up by The Associated Press and the Kansas poet laureate transition from one writer to Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg for a two year term.
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Ahmadinejad vows Iran will crush and shame U S critics
Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned on Saturday that the Iranian nation would respond strongly to Western criticism of the postelection crackdown. He said the response would be crushing and cause remorse for U S detractors. This appeared on Page 3A.
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Doctors Advise Vitamin D Supplements More Often
Doctors advise patients to supplement diets with vitamin D more frequently. The shift reflects growing concerns about insufficient levels and suggests broader screening and guidance from health professionals.
Hemenway Ends 14 Year KU Chancellorship at Mount Oread
University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway wraps up a 14 year tenure on Mount Oread this Tuesday and will hand control to Bernadette Gray-Little who takes over August 15 in Strong Hall. Gray-Little aims to lift undergraduate graduation rates and boost private fundraising as part of her focus. Hemenway’s 1995 introduction set a forward looking tone about making KU’s identity more distinctive across academics athletics and medicine.
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Mount Oread
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Winners and losers emerge in wake of climate bill
Associated Press notes the House approved landmark climate legislation by 219 to 212 and Obama urged Senate action. It outlines winners such as renewable energy firms and losers including electricity customers as utilities face higher costs to cut emissions, with debate over impacts and a filibuster looming.
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Regents audit shocks Kansas higher ed chiefs sendoff
Topeka Kansas Board of Regents honored three longtime university leaders with praise and farewells then ordered audits of universities focusing on alumni groups big sports arms and inner circle business dealings The exit analysis for Jon Wefald at Kansas State University highlights 34 pages of concerns including 13 undocumented payments totaling 845000 dollars to coach Bill Snyder and others The report calls for review of Snyder's 1 85 million contract and tighter governance responses by leaders and regulators
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Star’s death prompts questions about Jackson family care
The sudden death of pop icon Michael Jackson raises questions about who will care for his three children Prince Michael Paris Michael Katherine and Prince Michael II. The Rev Jesse Jackson notes the family still seeks a second autopsy and more clarity on his death. Fans worldwide mourn as inmates in a Filipino prison dance to Thriller to honor him.
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