Cairo Riots Kill Dozens as Sectarian Clashes Erupt
Dozens die and over 200 are injured in Cairo during widespread sectarian violence sparked by a church attack. Security forces deploy 1,000+ troops around the state TV building and Tahrir Square as a curfew is imposed, amid a chaotic power transition and rising tensions between Christians and ultraconservative Islamists.
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Merkel and Sarkozy Reach Banking Reform Accord
Germany and France unveil an agreement to strengthen Europe’s banks amid the debt crisis. Merkel and Sarkozy promise a comprehensive plan including bank recapitalization, to be finalized by month’s end, with no price tag disclosed until other European leaders are consulted.
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Issa hints at subpoenas over Fast and Furious weapons
House Oversight Chair Darrell Issa said on Fox News Sunday subpoenas could target the Obama administration this week over gun trafficking in the Fast and Furious operation. He suggested Attorney General Eric Holder knew about the scheme earlier than disclosed. The 2009 program let intermediaries sell thousands of firearms to cartels, losing track of about 1,400 of 2,000 guns, some later found at Mexican crime scenes.
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California Bans Tanning Beds for Those Under 18
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill barring under 18s from using tanning beds, effective January. California becomes the first state to set a higher age limit. 15 to 17 need parental permission currently, while 14 and under are already prohibited. Sen. Ted Lieu notes 30 other states have some age restrictions.
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Homes Built From Salvaged Materials Highlight Housing Crisis
Writer Jessica Kellner profiles families who constructed homes from salvage and demolition debris in Housing Reclaimed. She links 4 million needed affordable homes with 250000 demolitions yearly and 125 million tons of debris, noting the paradox of affordable housing amid landfill waste.
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Dogtoberfest brings dogs to South Park for contests
Dozens of dogs of all ages and colors attended Dogtoberfest in Lawrence's South Park. Crowds cheered at a five hour festival with live music, vendors, and education booths while pets joined contests such as best trick won by Toto the cairn Yorkshire mix. Buddy the basset hound found a home at the Lawrence Humane Society booth. Event coordinator Jen Frazier noted about 400 attendees and a blessing of the animals kickoff.
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Lawrence
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Nash Cash and Bash raises funds for Bert Nash Center
About 400 runners joined the second Nash Cash and Bash 5K and 10K in downtown Lawrence. Shelley Russell, a St. Joseph resident, ran her first 5K with Kristen Janke and Audra Viele, while families cheered from the sidelines. Bert Nash Center CEO David Johnson noted funding pressures and the center’s aim to provide care regardless of ability to pay as participants celebrated a community effort to support mental health services.
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Health reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832 7190. Read her health blog at WellCommons.com and follow her on Twitter at WellCommons.
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