Palestinian factions seal unity deal in Cairo talks
Rival factions Fatah and Hamas signed a landmark reconciliation pact in Cairo, ending a four year rift that split Palestinian governance. Netanyahu called the accord a mortal blow to peace, as unity could push a bid for UN recognition of Palestine at the September General Assembly.
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Anxiety rises along swollen Mississippi flood risk grows
Across the lower Mississippi and tributaries, residents raced to sandbag defenses as water pushed downstream in a slow-motion disaster. Dozens evacuated from Illinois to Mississippi while Hickman resident Joe Harrison described his islanded home and reliance on a boat to reach dry land. Farmers brace for a repeat of Missouri levee breaching tactics to shield towns upstream.
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Looters target tornado victims across South after disaster
A Tennessee man recounts thwarting looters at his tornado damaged property as theft spreads in the South after a deadly outbreak. Authorities report looting of televisions and tools and warn of price gouging and possible identity theft from wind damaged papers.
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Feds sue more abortion activists from Wichita and beyond
The Obama administration has revived the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act and filed six federal lawsuits against anti abortion activists in a bit over two years. Cases include a West Palm Beach blockade, a San Antonio obstruction, and a Pennsylvania man who posted provider names and urged killings.
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Kansas to Strip KBA BondingRole Over NBAF Controversy
Gov. Sam Brownback's administration urged removing the Kansas Bioscience Authority from bonding decisions for the NBAF biosecurity lab amid a criminal probe and Washington political risk. The House Appropriations Committee backed shifting final say to the State Finance Council after a briefing, amid concerns over funding and ongoing controversy surrounding the KBA.
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Natural Ties partners dance the night away at annual prom
More than 100 University of Kansas students and Natural Ties participants gathered at Abe and Jake's Landing for the annual prom. The KU program pairs students with area residents who have physical or mental disabilities, a tradition since 1988. Participants and volunteers described the event as social, rewarding, and energizing as music filled the venue under lights and a disco ball.
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Kansas pension plan avoids 401(k) for now
Kansas legislators draft a compromise pension bill to address a $77 billion funding gap through 2033. It creates a commission to study a 401(k) style option while requiring higher employee contributions or reduced future benefits and increasing annual state KPERS funding starting in 2013. The measure heads to both chambers for votes and then to Governor Brownback.
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