Huckabee won't run for president in 2012 race
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee announced on Fox News that he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination. He cited the demanding, costly campaign and his preference for his television and radio career, saying his heart says no despite factors urging a bid. His decision narrows the GOP field as it searches for a challenger to President Obama.
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IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn Questioned in NYC Assault Case
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the IMF and potential France president candidate, was taken off an Air France flight at JFK and questioned by NYPD officers after a hotel maid accused him of sexual assault at the Sofitel near Times Square. No charges filed yet.
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New Jersey
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Browne
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Times Square
Endeavour cleared for Monday launch by NASA
NASA unanimously approved a Monday morning launch attempt for the space shuttle Endeavour after reviewing repairs for an electrical problem that grounded the prior flight. Commander Mark Kelly leads the mission to the ISS with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ husband present, while mission manager Mike Moses says the electrical short and blown fuse have been addressed.
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International Space Station
Mark Kelly
U.S
Gabrielle Giffords
Tucson
Ariz
Mike Moses
Sweet Micky Becomes Haiti President After Earthquake
Michel Sweet Micky Martelly, a pop star known for on stage controversy, was inaugurated as Haiti's new president on the lawn of the ruined National Palace. He urged Haitians to unite, respect laws, pay taxes, and help rebuild a more independent Haiti after last year’s earthquake.
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Micky” Martelly
National Palace
Haiti
Lawrence official leaves for Nebraska superintendent post
Lawrence school district chief operations officer Frank Harwood will depart after six years to become superintendent of the Bellevue school district in Nebraska. He has led operations since 2009 overseeing finance human relations facilities maintenance food service transportation and technology for 10 500 students 950 teachers 1 600 total staff across 22 buildings.
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Hundreds donate electronics to be reused at city recycling event
Lawrence residents donated giant consoles microwaves and computers at Free State High on Saturday in a city sponsored electronics recycling drive. Bob Akers of Surplus Exchange described pallets eight foot shrines to a past era and outlined plans to ship deassembled goods to Iowa Missouri and Canada for safe handling reuse and disposal.
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Surplus Exchange
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Canada
Akers
Michael Willhite
Kansas City
Free State High School
Topeka
Topeka Ent
Prosecutors critique new Kansas DUI penalties
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson urged caution as a bipartisan DUI bill, approved by both chambers, would require ignition interlocks but set a July 1 2001 cutoff for priors, potentially easing penalties for chronic offenders. Brownback awaits signature.
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Branson
KU students raise funds and travel to aid tornado victims
Kansas University students and volunteers from Eudora mobilize to help in Tuscaloosa Alabama after an April 27 tornado. Rock Chalk and Roll Tide group plans debris removal and supply distribution with donated equipment and a fundraiser pivoting to on‑the‑ground relief work.
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Tuscaloosa
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Smith
Alabama
Help Red Cross relief and donations options
Instructions to donate to Red Cross tornado relief via redcross.org or Douglas County chapter at 843-3550. Also directs donations to Rock Chalk and Roll Tide via a WordPress site with PayPal mail in person or pickup options.
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