Unabomber DNA probe ties into Chicago Tylenol case
FBI seeks DNA from Ted Kaczynski as part of the Tylenol killings inquiry long unsolved since the 1980s. A court filing connected to Kaczynski’s Montana cabin items prompted public attention as investigators assess whether the Unabomber could be linked to the Chicago Tylenol poisonings.
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Chicago
FBI
Ted Kaczynski
Cynthia Yates
Kaczynski
Montana
U.S. Marshals Service
Colorado
Home births rise among white women in CDC study
A CDC study covering 2004 to 2008 shows home births climbed 20 percent, propelled by white women pursuing natural, low intervention births. In 2008 about 1 in 98 white women gave birth at home, while 1 in 357 black and 1 in 500 Hispanic women did. Overall, 1 in 143 births were at home across all races.
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U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Marian MacDorman
CDC
National Center For Health Statistics
Deal to extend Patriot Act reaches four years
Top congressional leaders agreed Thursday to a four year extension of the Patriot Act. A vote is to occur before May 27 before parts of the act expire. Senate leaders seek limited debate to avoid fights over expanded powers while some lawmakers push for tighter restrictions and skepticism persists among freshmen.
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Senate Majority
Harry Reid
House
John Boehner
Senate Judiciary Committee
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Andy Harris
R-Md
Troop Morale Dips in Afghanistan War Report
A new report finds American troops in Afghanistan facing the highest mental health problems since 2005 and morale has plummeted. It notes that heavy fighting is a key factor, with 70 to 80 percent of troops admitting a buddy was killed or wounded. the military has doubled mental health staff to aid soldiers.
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Afghanistan
Return to EU: 36 year old KU student earns cellular biology degree
Jennifer Kissinger, a Lawrence native and 36 year old cellular biology major, graduates from Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree. Her path included a failed first attempt, time at Johnson County Community College, and work with special needs children and a day care. She returned to school after shadowing a veterinarian and facing early doubts, balancing studies in Western civilization, organic chemistry, and calculus while pursuing distinction.
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Kevin Anderson
Journal-World Photo
Jennifer Kissinger
Kansas University
Lawrence
Johnson County Community College
Kissinger
City hears ideas for improving downtown
City Commissioners Hugh Carter and Bob Schumm hosted a listening session on downtown Lawrence issues. Merchants sought a retail incubator and four to five month flash leases to test ideas. Schumm asked Downtown Lawrence Inc. to list cities with successful incubators as debate on pedestrian malls drew mixed support.
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Massachusetts
Hugh Carter
Bob Schumm
Schumm
Downtown
Lawrence Inc. Association
Move-out recycling reduces waste at Kansas University dorms
Students depart residence halls with ramen, cinder blocks and clutter as move-out winds down. The EU Department of Student Housing and Environmental Stewardship Program partner with local groups to repurpose items rather than sending them to landfills. In 2010 move-out, 4700 pounds of clothing 1500 pounds of nonperishable food 3227 area rugs 100 towels 41 entertainment stands 17 mini-fridges 14 microwaves 8 crutches 3 Christmas trees were recycled through community partners.
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Kansas University
EU Department of Student Housing
Environmental Stewardship Program
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