Afghanistan bloodshed tests Taliban hold after attacks
A series of bomb blasts and insurgent strikes killed 11 people across Afghanistan on Sunday, including five NATO service members and three Afghan police. The attacks followed a Taliban assault on a NATO base in the east. Also, Abdul Khaliq Farahi, a former ambassador-designate to Pakistan, was released in eastern Afghanistan and returned to Kabul after gunmen seized him two years ago in Peshawar.
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British couple freed after 388 days in Somali pirate captivity
Paul and Rachel Chandler, a retired British couple aboard a 38 foot yacht, were held by Somali pirates for 388 days after being captured off Seychelles. They were released on Sunday in Nairobi after a long hostage ordeal, meeting the Somali prime minister in Mogadishu before flying to safety.
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Obama rejects permanent extension of tax cuts for rich
In Seoul on Friday President Obama said he will not permanently extend tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans while seeking to preserve breaks for the middle class. He noted extending benefits for high incomes would be fiscally irresponsible as Republicans push to keep Bush era cuts.
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Hawaii campuses court Obama library bid
University of Hawaii, already moving ahead with site searches and talks with National Archives officials, positions to win Barack Obama’s presidential library bid. The University of Chicago has shown interest but is quiet, while Obama has offered no comment. Hawaii aims to be ready when a bid is requested.
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Longtime Pinckney volunteer Marty Marsh to be honored
Marty Marsh, a 33 year Pinckney School volunteer, will be named a Friends of Education honoree by the Lawrence district and Lawrence Education Association. She has drawn a district paycheck for 26 years in roles from clerical aide to paraeducator, while volunteering beyond her duties. The event at district headquarters will feature two ceremonies and a reception.
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Humane Society hosts pet event at Douglas County Fairgrounds
Lawrence Humane Society sponsors the Animal Fair of Douglas County at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event drew local vendors offering pet products from gourmet carrot pupcakes to pet jewelry and accessories. Dogs and cats, owners and Santa shared photo moments while fund-raising supported the society’s programs.
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Johnson County sales tax funds new KU facilities plan
Johnson County voters approved a one-eighth cent sales tax two years ago to fund Kansas University Cancer Center facilities KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park KU Medical Center and KU Olathe Innovation Campus with revenue split among the three. Officials say the tax will continue indefinitely and bring new services and buildings as revenues run about 13 to 14 million dollars annually.
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