Obama declares U S a Pacific power amid Asia push
President Obama told the Australian Parliament that the United States will remain a Pacific power and extend influence in Asia. He announced sending aircraft and up to 2500 Marines to northern Australia to back allies and deter China, while promising to protect Asia Pacific priorities despite defense spending reductions.
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Congress OKs bill aiding veterans and contractors
Congress approved bipartisan legislation in Washington to aid government contractors and unemployed veterans. The measure provides tax breaks for firms hiring jobless veterans, boosts job training and counseling, and repeals a 3 percent withholding rule set to begin in 2013 to pressure tax compliance.
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Missouri Mom Charged With Murder Of 13 Month Old Son
Shelby Dasher, 20, of a St. Louis suburb was charged with murder after prosecutors say she beat her 13 month old son Tyler for crying and failed to quiet him. Tyler's body was found near a cemetery about a mile from the home.
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Beagle Daniel Finds a Home After Gas Chamber Escape
Daniel the beagle mix, named for the biblical survivor, escaped a Alabama gas chamber and was flown to New Jersey. He joined four other rescued dogs at Joe Dwyer’s Nutley home where he is described as in excellent shape and with a remarkable attitude after the near euthanasia.
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County Commission approves 163000 for Pearson Farmhouse grant
Douglas County commissioners approved 10 conservation grants totaling 297500 as recommended by the Heritage Conservation Council. The Pearson Farmhouse project received 163000 to restore a site linked to Civil War history while other awards funded renovations, a jail relocation study, and museum planning.
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Lawrence district honors volunteer nurse John Drees as Friend of Education
Lawrence school district recognized Registered nurse John Drees at a district ceremony for his health education efforts across schools. Principal praise from Jane Rock highlighted his ability to adapt sessions from third grade to high school levels. The event at 110 McDonald Drive drew over 200 attendees with music from Lawrence High School’s Chamber Orchestra.
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Lengthy inmate escape unlikely from Kansas prison
Two Kansas inmates, Chad Amack and Matthew Allender, escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility Tuesday evening. The pair, both serving 23 month terms for theft and burglary, were at large from a minimum security unit at 6 p.m. Authorities note this is the fourth Kansas escape this year and the 99th and 100th since 2005.
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