King family urges economic fairness at MLK memorial
In Washington DC thousands gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial where speakers including President Obama and King family members urged action on economic justice. Martin Luther King III and Bernice King invoked the civil rights leader’s dream, criticizing job loss, foreclosures, and racial disparities, and calling for a renewed Poor People’s Campaign and systemic change.
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At Least 66 Dead From Heavy Rains In Central America
Central American authorities reported at least 66 deaths over six days due to heavy rains causing landslides floods and bridge failures across the region. El Salvador accounts for 24 fatalities with many buried in homes by landslides as officials warn of major disasters and ordered evacuations amid ongoing rain.
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Civil Protection
Jorge Melendez
Melendez
Iran Leader warns U.S. over plot claims
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States that any actions over an alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador would trigger a resolute Iranian response. The U.S. says no one was in immediate danger, while Iran seeks permission for a diplomat to visit one detained suspect.
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United States
Tehran
Washington
Quds Force
New York
Adel Al-Jubeir
U.S
State TV
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Occupy Wall Street raises close to 300000 in NYC demo
The Occupy movement in New York City reports about 300,000 in funds and storage space for donated supplies as Zuccotti Park hosts ongoing protests. Leaders debate goals while demonstrations spread worldwide and tensions grow among participants in the makeshift five-week occupation.
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Lower Manhattan
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Zuccotti Park
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Europe
Broadway
Lawrence car club stages European rally for antiques
Nineteen two-person teams from the Lawrence All British Car Club joined a 119 mile European style rally starting at the Historic Taylor Barn. Participants drove mostly British classics including Austin Healey and Lotus models with a 1934 MG PA owned by president Brian Kelly as the oldest entry. Navigators directed drivers via maps and marked routes to score low. Organizer Army major Jonathan Ackiss helped form the club after moving to Fort Leavenworth and deploying to Iraq, sharing a passion for British cars.
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Journal-World Photo
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David Wirren
Kansas City
Lawrence All British Car Club
Taylor Barn
Lawrence
Lotus
Brian Kelly
Jonathan Ackiss
Fort Leavenworth
Iraq
Ackiss
Make a Difference Day Volunteers Sought by Douglas County
More than 100 volunteers are needed for Make a Difference Day on Oct 22. The United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center identified 11 projects including landscape spruce ups, housekeeping for social service agencies, and recycling at the Kansas University football game. Local nonprofits say 138 volunteers are needed. groups such as churches or businesses are urged to sign up.
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United Way
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
Kansas University
Shannon Reid
Roger Hill
Reid
Hidden Valley
Durand Reiber
Reiber
Schwegler
Woodlawn
Douglascounty.org
Lawrence shelter seeks 800000 grant for new facility
The Lawrence Community Shelter aims to raise 800000 by November 24 to secure a 540000 Mabee Foundation match and fund a 25,000 square foot warehouse purchase at 3701 Franklin Park Circle. The plan adds 125 beds, family areas, and meeting spaces, with renovations totaling about 2.7 million. Donations are urged at 214 W. 10th St. or online.
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Douglas County
Mabee Foundation
Henderson
10Th St
W. 10Th St
Lawrence
Lawrenceshelter
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