U S ties Iran to assassination plot against Saudi envoy
The Obama administration accuses Iranian agents of plotting to assassinate Saudi ambassador Adel Al-Jubeir in New York. Two men, including a Quds Force member, face charges in federal court for conspiring to kill the diplomat with a bomb. Clinton says the U S will use the case to push sanctions and rally international support against Tehran.
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Senators vote to defeat Obama jobs package in Senate
GOP senators joined to kill the 447 billion dollar jobs plan after a 50 to 49 vote. The measure failed to reach 60 votes and prompted a switch by Senate Leader Harry Reid to force a future revote. The White House shifts to alternative steps like breaking the package into smaller bills and advancing trade measures.
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Obama bashing highlighted in New Hampshire GOP debate
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney attacked Barack Obama for weak leadership amid economic peril and defended the 2008 Wall Street bailout. Romney framed himself as centrish, aiming to draw independents, while Rick Perry struggled to present a full plan. Cain and others pressed economic contrasts, Perry fading in polls.
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Fort Hays State Eyes First Kansas Dental Degree
Fort Hays State University plans a bachelor’s degree program for registered dental practitioners to ease Kansas’ midlevel dental care shortage. The program would train midlevel providers, supervised by dentists, to deliver preventive and routine services like cleanings and fillings. The move hinges on pending legislation and formal approval by the Kansas Board of Regents, with private funding sought and tuition funding expected to sustain operations.
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PETA campaigners promote pet spaying on Massachusetts Street
Two women dressed as condoms promoted spaying and neutering on Massachusetts Street. Katie Arth of PETA urged affordable, early pet sterilization to reduce shelter euthanasia. Jenna Cameron joined the tour, which includes Wichita and Jefferson City, MO. People offered mixed reactions as flier distribution continued.
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Award to honor librarians at KU
A gift from the Anschutz Foundation and Gene Budig and his wife Gretchen will fund an annual award for an outstanding KU librarian. The endowed fund totals 50 000 dollars from the two donors and KU. The first recipient is Sarah Goodwin Thiel KU digital imaging librarian and chair of KU Libraries Exhibits Program for creating the Library Gallery in Watson Library featuring multimedia exhibits and related research from faculty and students.
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Topeka votes to repeal Douglas County domestic violence law
Budget cuts push Topeka City Council to repeal a Douglas County domestic abuse law causing outrage among victims advocates. Prosecutor Branson warns no municipal statute exists to prosecute such misdemeanors locally. The city seeks a budget deal to end the stalemate while continuing DV case prosecutions through the county office.
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