Obama picks Gen Dempsey to lead Joint Chiefs amid wars
President Obama announced a new top military leadership lineup in the White House Rose Garden as he eyed shifts in Afghanistan and Libya policy. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey was named as the next Joint Chiefs chairman while CIA Director Leon Panetta would become secretary of defense and Gen. David Petraeus would head the CIA after replacing Panetta.
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Germany to abandon nuclear power by 2022
Germany plans to shut down all 17 nuclear power plants by 2022 as part of a decade long transition to renewable energy. Chancellor Angela Merkel framed the move as a growth and job creating shift toward solar wind and hydroelectric power, aligning with efforts to spare the economy from nuclear dependence.
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Serbia pushes EU bid after Mladic arrest
President Boris Tadic said it is time for Serbia to join the European Union and urged the bloc to recognize the country’s reforms after Ratko Mladic was arrested near Belgrade. He rejected claims authorities delayed the arrest for Catherine Ashton’s visit and insisted Mladic was seized the moment he was found. The president stressed Serbia’s readiness to implement reforms and pursue EU membership.
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Haiti death toll questioned by U S aid report
A U S government commissioned assessment for USAID estimates 46,000 to 85,000 deaths from Haiti's 2010 quake, far below the Haitian official claim of 316,000. The document, obtained by the AP, notes inconsistencies and delays public release until resolved, while Haitian authorities defend their figures.
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Operation Wildlife helps more animals after storms in Kansas
Linwood based Operation Wildlife cares for 60 to 70 wild animals daily up from 30 to 35 as storms bring more mammals birds and reptiles from Reading and Joplin. Volunteers tend a hobbled fawn an injured bald eagle a rat dinner and other rescues while asking for donations of groceries cleaning supplies and gift cards. The group operates with over 100 volunteers and serves about 5 000 animals yearly across Kansas.
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Dad Days Celebrates Paternal Bonding in Lawrence
The second annual Dad Days runs June 13 to 18 in Lawrence with a week of free programs and professional sessions to boost fatherhood. Organizer Charlie Bryan says events promote responsible involved dads and strengthen father-child relationships. Highlights include KU coach Turner Gill speaking on June 13 and author Leonard Pitts Jr. discussing his work, with more details to follow.
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Retired teacher becomes child advocate in CASA work
Katie Becker retired from Hillcrest School in 2005 and became a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children in Douglas County. Honored as 2010 Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center, she recounts guiding a young CASA child and her mother toward a healthier future. She built ties with extended family and foster parents while supporting the mother’s path to better parenting.
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