Petraeus resigns as CIA director amid affair scandal
Retired four star general David Petraeus abruptly resigns as CIA director after an extramarital affair that surfaced in an FBI probe. He cited extremely poor judgment and met with President Obama to resign. Michael Morell becomes acting director as lawmakers react to the crisis.
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Thousands Flee Syria Crossing Into Turkey Amid Border Fighting
Up to 11 000 Syrians fled in 24 hours as rebels and government forces battled near Ras al Ayn and at the Ras al Ayn Ceylanpinar border crossing. UN officials said daily arrivals to neighboring countries total 2 000 to 3 000, with total registered refugees surpassing 408 000. Rebels overran security compounds, regime tanks moved in, and dozens of soldiers were killed as civilians escaped through razor wire fences into Turkey and other neighbors.
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Lawrence City Commission Agenda Highlights
The Lawrence City Commission holds a 6:35 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall located at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Enology Channel 25 will cover the session, with meeting documents available online at lawrenceks.org.
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Floor open to rec center comments in Lawrence
City commissioners invite public comment on a proposed recreation center and youth fieldhouse in northwest Lawrence. Officials will hear residents’ views on location design and community impact during the open session this week.
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City to pursue joint sports complex with KU Endowment
City commissioners plan to direct staff to draft a contract with the Kansas University Endowment Association for a major sports complex north of the Sixth Street and South Lawrence Trafficway intersection. KU would add a track and field stadium soccer field softball stadium and more while the city funds a $25 million recreation center trails and lighted tennis courts. The project aims to meet local recreation needs and attract regional and national youth tournaments.
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Lawrence district to survey on spring bond issue plan
Lawrence USD 497 will conduct a public opinion phone survey from Wednesday to December 3 reaching 400 random households in the district. Survey asks about views on a spring bond issue to fund school facilities technology upgrades and career education, with calls from Market Research Associates and area codes 816 or 913.
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City commission agenda items and rezoning actions considered
Kansas city commission discusses education and awareness proclamations for International Education Week Geographic Information Systems Awareness Day Salvation Army Christmas Kettle kickoff Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and approves minutes licenses and claims. Bids for 2012 Weatherization include attic insulation storm windows and weather-stripping. Rehabilitation projects at two addresses awarded. Ordinances for wholesale water rates rezoning changes and land development code amendments considered. City manager report and recreation center staff briefing.
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