Supreme Court rules drug conspiracy law requires no overt act
The Supreme Court unanimously held that federal drug conspiracy prosecutions do not require proof of an overt act. The decision, in a case from Alaska involving Reshat Shabani, upholds that the agreement itself is the criminal act and reinstates his conviction.
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Lawrence Weather and Road Updates
Daily forecast notes a high of 54 and overnight 36 with 0.11 inches of precipitation today. Lake Clinton at 60 with level 875.96 and Perry at 59 with level 891.20. normal levels listed. Moon phases noted with last half on Nov 26 and full on Nov 18. Road reports from Kansas agencies via Journal-World Access line.
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Lawrence forecast calls for rain risk tonight with a low of 48 and partly cloudy skies. Wednesday brings partly cloudy conditions, gusty south winds 20 to 30 mph, and a high near 77, then a low around 46 Wednesday night. Rain returns Thursday with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and a high of 58. Around Kansas.
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White male voters swing to Republicans amid gender gap
White men turn away from Democrats, boosting Republican gains as Clinton era policies fail to retain male support. The trend, strongest in the South, shifts the political landscape as GOP benefits from a new male gender gap.
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White men swing toward Republicans in South shift
In national elections dating back three decades, Clinton era policies and gay rights debates have driven white male voters away from Democrats. Republicans gain in state and federal races as white men become the party's backbone, reshaping Southern politics and threatening Democratic hold on governorships and legislatures.
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Chef Paul Prudhomme wows French at Paris cooking show
American chef Paul Prudhomme dazzled a Cordon Bleu audience during his first Paris appearance after SIAL. He cooked a spicy four alarm beef dish and shared tips on tasting, spices, and his life in food, while noting his weight from his electric wheelchair.
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