Resignation of State Dept Spokesman Crowley Over Manning Remarks
Washington DC chief State Dept spokesman PJ Crowley resigned after calling the treatment of WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning at Quantico ridiculous and stupid. Hillary Clinton accepted the resignation with regret as Obama defended the detention.
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Rebels Driven From Key Libyan Oil Town
Rebels were driven from Brega as Gadhafi forces used ships tanks and air power to press toward the eastern rebel zone. The fight left insurgents pleading for a UN imposed no fly zone while international efforts gathered in Paris led by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Orthodox Jewish prayer ritual triggers cockpit lockdown on Alaska flight
Three Mexican nationals aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 241 from Mexico City to Los Angeles caused alarm when they began an Orthodox Jewish prayer ritual. The cockpit was sealed for the flight, FBI and customs agents met the plane at LAX, and the men were escorted off and released after questioning.
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Archangel Ancient Tree Archive aims to restore ancient forests
A nonprofit group plans to collect genetic material from redwoods sequoias oaks and cedars to clone and replant ancient forests. Co founder David Milardh says restoring old growth will rebalance ecosystems and combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide.
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Time-change glitch rattles iPhone users in New York
New York City iPhone users vented online as phones failed to adjust to daylight saving time causing alarms and clocks to be off by two hours. The issue, affecting AT&T and Verizon customers, follows earlier clock woes and prompted questions for Apple.
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Kansas House Dems fault GOP focus on non economic issues
In Topeka House Democrats complain Republicans push abortion limits, tighter unions, immigrant crackdown, tax cuts for working poor, corporate tax repeal and governor control of education. Speaker O'Neal defends budget focus as the chamber aims at fiscal matters amid a nearly 500 million revenue shortfall. economy coverage continues on page 5A.
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Man found dead in creek behind Michigan Street home
A male body was found in a creek behind a house in the 700 block of Michigan Street. Authorities say no foul play is suspected as officers and detectives investigate with autopsy results pending. Updates will follow. Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173.
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St Patrick's Day Parade crowns 2011 queen in Lawrence
Lacey Henry, 22, crowned queen for charity work behind the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Lawrence. She helped raise funds via T-shirt sales and supported Cooper's Cause Foundation Imagine Drop-In Childcare and Junior Achievement. Organizers highlighted safety and recognized grand marshal Ron Olin and senior royalty.
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Capitol Briefing Capitol Briefing by Scott Rothschild
Scott Rothschild compiles a concise Capitol briefing highlighting recent legislative actions and political developments. Key items include bills on budget and governance, committee shifts, and statements from state leaders, with emphasis on immediate implications for policy and funding.
Activists Plan March Against Brownback Plan
A coalition will march on Saturday to protest Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposal to place the Kansas Human Rights Commission under the attorney general. They say the move would end the commission’s independence, affecting investigations of workplace and public discrimination and racial profiling in traffic stops. The protest begins at noon at the former Monroe Elementary School and ends with a Capitol rally.
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Budget director faces questions from Democrats on budget plan
Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director Steve Anderson drew sharp lines from House Appropriations members, with Rep. Anthony Brown of Eudora criticizing a $200 million transfer from the highway fund to balance the budget. Anderson said the deficit forced the move, while Speaker Mike O’Neal urged broader policy reform. KU employees pressed for higher education funding as about 10 workers lobbied legislators.
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