Oil spill threatens Delaware River wildlife
U S Fish and Wildlife Service and Coast Guard officials battle a crude oil spill that has killed dozens of animals along the Delaware River, prompting urgent response and containment efforts reported on Page 3A in the sports section.
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Simien Pushes Kansas Past Saint Josephs in rout
Kansas University senior forward Wayne Simien posted dominant numbers in a 91-51 victory over Saint Josephs at Alten Fieldhouse. Simien led KU with high scoring and rebounding as the Jayhawks overwhelmed the Hawks.
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Archery deer hunt yields big surprise
Ray Buckingham, a sixth grade teacher at Sunset Hill School, took a student on an archery deer hunt. From their tree stands they observed a sight that astonished both of them, a remarkable moment described on page 12C.
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Police seek help in missing boy case in Kittitas
Kittitas Washington police chief Steve Dunnagan says Richard Haynes and his girlfriend are not cooperating in the search for 11 year old Cody Haynes who has been missing since September. The chief questions why an attorney is needed to assist in locating the boy.
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Salvation Army aided man finds new life ringing bells
Raymond Harter, once trapped by drinking drugs and unhealthy relationships, now lives clean with an apartment and a job. With Salvation Army help, he works at the Community Mercantile Co op, ringing the bell four days a week and focusing on a fresh start.
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Ukraine Parliament Declares Election Invalid Amid Calls for Vote
Ukraine's parliament declared the disputed presidential election invalid amid international pressure for a new vote. The move, symbolic with no legal standing, followed talks mediated by European envoys as protesters filled downtown Kyiv. The elections commission chief signaled not opposing a revote.
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KU professor claims Ukraine election was rigged
Erik Herron, a Kansas University assistant professor and director of the KU Center for Russian and East European Studies, says the Ukrainian presidential election appeared fraudulent. He cites circumstantial evidence and notes observers did not see the alleged wrongdoing directly.
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State Constitution Debate Over Timing on Gay Marriage Vote
Opponents clash on whether to place a proposed constitutional ban on same sex marriage on the April 5 ballot with city and school elections or on the November 2006 ballot. Ministers push for April. lawmakers urge delaying to target governor Kathleen Sebelius’s re election. Democratic leaders质 raise concerns of political motive.
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Korean War memorial statue rises at KU plaza
KU professor Jon Havener finishes a seven foot copper sculpture named Korean Cranes Rising for the new Korean War memorial at KU along Memorial Boulevard. The four cranes symbolize the four countries in the war.
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Iraqi government refuses delay to January election in Iraq
Iraqi politicians and religious leaders across Shiite groups urge the January 30 vote proceed as planned. Grand Ayatollah Ali alSistani backs the schedule, and Prime Minister Allawi vows to hold elections amid ongoing Baghdad violence.
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