South Korea honors two marines in deadly attack
Dignitaries laid white chrysanthemums at a funeral altar for two marines killed in a North Korean artillery strike on a South Korean island. The incident, one of the worst since the 1950 53 war, sparked vows of retaliation and heightened tensions ahead of joint U S military drills. North Korea warned the exercises are an unpardonable provocation and threatened retaliation. China urged restraint as Washington called the drills routine.
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U.S. Warns Allies of WikiLeaks Cable Release
U S diplomats brief allies worldwide on an impending WikiLeaks disclosure of hundreds of thousands of State Department cables. Officials say the release could embarrass the United States and strain diplomatic ties with governments. Britain’s spokesman confirmed warnings but declined to discuss specifics as Washington presses on.
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Rio police battle drug gang at Alemao complex
Brazilian soldiers and police exchanged gunfire Friday with members of a drug gang holed up in the Alemao shantytown complex in Rio de Janeiro. About 800 troops supported a major offensive after taking nearby slums, with officials signaling an imminent invasion while avoiding offensive action that could harm residents.
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Obama Receives 12 Stitches After White House Pickup Game
President Barack Obama required 12 stitches to his upper lip after an elbow during a Thanksgiving morning pickup basketball game with family and friends. The injury, announced by White House press secretary Gibbs, involved Rey Decerega of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and was treated at the White House doctor’s office after a visit to Fort McNair.
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Fair Trade Holiday Market Opens At Ecumenical Ministry
Thousands flocked to Fair Trade Holiday Market at Ecumenical Christian Ministries in Lawrence where 35 countries supply fair trade crafts. Shoppers like Roberta Renz praised unique, earth friendly gifts while volunteers noted higher quality and artisan stories behind each item.
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Lawrence
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Repairs to save energy at KU buildings slated to save 2 million yearly
KU is completing 26 million dollars in energy efficiency upgrades in Malott and Haworth halls and other facilities. Crews lifted large fans atop the campuses buildings to boost energy savings. The project, by Energy Solutions Professionals of Overland Park, aims to repay costs over 15 years with savings and includes water conservation and lighting upgrades.
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KU Hospital rebound becomes national example in Kansas City
A decade ago Kansas University Hospital faced a fiscal crisis and dwindling morale, with calls to close or sell. It restructured as a public authority, cut state funding dependence, and pursued aggressive reforms to rise into the nation’s top teaching hospitals. New facilities and record revenues followed, along with high patient satisfaction and rising patient numbers.
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Leadership, courage drive KU Hospital reforms to top tier status
Commentary lauds charter hospital board members and Irene Cumming for bold changes that modernized KU Hospital, boosted revenues, morale, and patient care. It contrasts past crisis with today’s challenges at KU, urging Mount Oread and regents to match board courage and vision to sustain national leadership in care, healing, teaching.
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