Tornado Toll Rising Across Five States
Storms carved a deadly path from Louisiana to Pennsylvania with at least 35 deaths and more than 200 injured. In Mossy Grove Tennessee seven deaths and extensive destruction followed a five mile wide tornado. Alabama’s Carbon Hill suffered seven deaths as families lost homes. Weather officials noted 158 to 206 mph winds and the weekend’s biggest tornado spree since 1999. Survivors described shattered homes and long cleanup ahead.
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Knoxville
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Sheryl Wakefield
Dan McCarthy
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Norman
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East
Lawrence school board to seek April bond approval
Lawrence board plans a roughly 60 million bond for school construction and the closure of three elementary schools. Board president Scott Morgan confirmed the plan after a three hour facilities study session. The package appears on the same ballot as four board seats that could change the board majority. Superintendent Randy Weseman said the seven members should be proud they confronted tough choices.
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Newcomer Story Among At Least One Candidate In April School Board Race
The board previews its April election as Weseman notes the messy world of crafting a 20 year facility master plan while decisions loom on a bond funded construction push and the closure of several elementary schools. Members affirm intent to finalize bond details at next Monday’s meeting without formal votes.
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GOP declares victory in attorney general race Kansas race signals Kline win
Republican Phill Kline appears set to become Kansas attorney general as provisional ballots narrow the gap with Democrat Chris Biggs. State GOP Chairman Mark Parkinson declared victory while Biggs sought a recount as final margins determine the outcome.
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Kansas
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Mark Parkinson
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Secretary of
Ron Thornburgh
Iraqi Parliament denounces UN weapons inspection resolution
Iraqi parliament led by Speaker Sadoun Hammadi denounces the UN resolution on weapons inspections as dishonest and provocative and plans to vote on a formal recommendation. Lawmakers say they will trust Saddam Hussein to decide, though the US and Britain warn of invasion if Iraq does not comply.
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