Yemen Leader Refuses to Sign 30 Day Step Down Plan
Security forces broke up a pro Saleh siege of the U S embassy as President Ali Abdullah Saleh again balked at an international plan for him to leave power within 30 days. Demonstrators swarmed central Sanaa while loyalists blocked streets and tens of thousands gathered at the protest camp, raising fears of renewed clashes and a deeper political crisis.
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Accident on I-70 causes Turnpike backup near Lecompton
A Sunday afternoon crash on I-70 seven miles west of Lecompton blocked westbound lanes near mile marker 190. A 60-year-old Topeka man in a Ford Taurus rear ended by a Dodge Avenger ended up on its top after swerving into the barrier. The Topeka man survived and was hospitalized. initial death reports were retracted.
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Militants storm Karachi navy base in brazen attack
Islamist militants struck Naval Station Mehran in Karachi late Sunday, destroying a U S supplied surveillance aircraft and firing rockets. Four navy personnel killed and nine wounded as attackers split into groups and battled commandos in the sprawling facility amid high security. Officials said 10 to 15 attackers entered the base and the assault followed Osama bin Laden's death.
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Pawlenty launches presidential bid with video appeal
Republican Tim Pawlenty formally declares his presidential run in a nationwide video message. He criticizes Obama and vows frank talk on debt and the weak economy while noting a campaign kickoff in Iowa ahead of caucuses. Indiana Gov Mitch Daniels withdraws from consideration, signaling field settling.
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Astronauts Face Bolt Trouble On Space Station Walk
Mike Fincke and Andrew Feustel completed an eight hour spacewalk to service the ISS solar power joint. A lost bolt and washer jammed a crevice while they lubricated four sections and reinstalled three covers. The outing stretched to record lengths with lighthearted remarks from mission control.
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Siblings graduate on special day for family
Baldwin City couple Phil and Char lene Hannon celebrated Baker University's commencement as two of their four children Aaron and Annie earned degrees on the same Sunday. Phil teaches and coaches baseball, with older brother Andrew also a Baker Wildcats. The family marked a rare joint graduation day.
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Science building to get major face lift at Baldwin campus
Baker University plans to start construction this fall on an addition to Mulvane Science Hall on the main campus in Baldwin City. The $9.3 million project will add labs, offices, a student lounge and a classroom. Donors have pledged and contributed gifts totaling $4.5 million.
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Baldwin City
Reading tornado debris found with odd 2007 receipt
Resident Neal Ballard spotted a torn 2007 receipt for 100 pounds of rocks in his shaded yard. The paper, issued by Reading Rock Inc., was addressed to Osage County maintenance. The find follows an EF-3 tornado that struck Reading, killing one and damaging numerous homes and buildings.
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Reading Rock Inc
Osage County Maintenance Department
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