Turnpike West Lawrence interchange set to reopen Monday
The Kansas Turnpike West Lawrence interchange will reopen Monday with new ramps, a roundabout, and a new bridge as part of a $130 million project replacing bridges over the Kansas River. The reopen comes three weeks early due to contractor effort, easing eastbound entry and westbound exits for Thanksgiving travelers.
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Local teens play Guitar Hero for United Way support
Lawrence junior high students gathered at Liberty Hall for a Guitar Hero tournament aimed at fun and socializing. Colleen Gregoire of United Way of Douglas County emphasized the charitable angle as sponsors funded the event to boost the 2008 United Way campaign.
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KU Center Sues NIH Over Cancer Drug Patent
The Kansas University Center for Research sues the National Institutes of Health claiming KU researchers Val Stella and Wanda Waugh were key in Velcade development but were not listed on two patents. The suit also names DHHS and the National Cancer Institute as defendants.
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Obama taps Geithner for treasury secretary cabinet pick
President elect Barack Obama selected Timothy Geithner head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as treasury secretary nominee. A Clinton aide noted reports of her offering and accepting the secretary of state post are premature while discussions continue.
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Teen dies by own action during live web broadcast
Abraham Biggs, 19, died by overdose while live on the Justin.tv broadcast as viewers urged him to seek help or refrain. Police arrived hours later at his Pembroke Pines home after online watchers alerted authorities, with family citing bipolar disorder and condemning delayed intervention.
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Coming Sunday Will the economic crisis mean a blue Christmas
A Sunday feature examines how the ongoing economic crisis could affect holiday spending and mood. Analysts warn of tight budgets, reduced gifts, and quieter celebrations, while shoppers seek bargains and communities organize charity drives.
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