Nebraska senator pushes federal talks on fetal pain
U S Senator Mike Johanns advocates a federal discussion on fetal pain citing Nebraska’s 20 week abortion ban. He says if a fetus feels pain it changes abortion regulation. critics cite lack of credible science and no consensus among doctors.
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Downtown merchants urge anti panhandling outreach in Lawrence
City officials plan a resource card listing about 20 social service groups offering food shelter health care and addiction treatment along with tips to handle panhandlers. The card urges not to give cash directly while noting funds often fund drugs or alcohol.
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LHS grad Catherine Paez killed in car crash
Friends at Lawrence High mourn Catherine Paez a LHS graduate killed in a Thursday car accident. Jorica Rapada recalls Paez as happy beautiful and strong and Morel recalls their Hillcrest School friendship. Police say no citations issued coroner assisting and blood drawn for testing.
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NPD reports September U.S. video game sales slip 8 percent
Market researcher NPD Group says U.S. retail sales of game hardware software and accessories fell 8 percent in September to 1.2 billion dollars. Hardware dropped 19 percent to 383 million as Wii and PlayStation 3 units declined while Xbox 360 led in unit sales year over year. Google Inc third quarter earnings show 32 percent net income rise while continuing long term investments.
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Markets Thursday Dow Gains as Bonds Rise Ahead of Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.51 to 11,094.57 while the Nasdaq fell 5.85 to 2,435.38 and the S&P 500 slipped 4.29 to 1,173.81. The 30 year treasury yield edged up to 3.90 percent. Corn fell two cents to 5.67, soybeans rose 12 cents to 11.89, wheat fell 2.5 cents to 7.41, and oil declined 32 cents to 82.69.
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Dollar sinks as Fed action looms in late November
The dollar falls globally as traders price in Fed stimulus at the November meeting. A weaker dollar boosts stocks and commodities while lowering yields and mortgage rates. Analysts say cheaper currency could spur growth and inflation, with imports more expensive and oil costs rising. The Fed is seen ready to buy more government bonds, injecting billions into the economy.
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