Courthouse shootout leaves one dead in Dallas transfer
A woman slipped a gun to a prisoner in the George Allen Sr. Courts Building courthouse garage and a shootout with a Dallas County sheriff deputy left one inmate dead and another seriously wounded. The prisoner escaped briefly before being recaptured a block away as 16 prisoners were being moved. The incident marks the second attempted escape in three months at the courthouse.
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Iraq still won’t recognize Kuwait
Iraq's Revolutionary Command Council reportedly approved recognizing Kuwait, a key demand for lifting sanctions, but the National Assembly offered only broad support for President Saddam Hussein's steps to guarantee security and push sanctions lift, with parliament delay on Monday.
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National Temperature Extremes High and Low
The Associated Press reports that worldwide trends show a high reaching 96 degrees Fahrenheit in Laredo Texas on Monday and a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit in Alamosa Colorado overnight indicating notable temperature extremes across the nation.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Conditions Report Notes
Monday's forecast shows a high of 71 and low 65 with an overnight low of 65. Record highs and lows on this date are 87 in 1953 and 29 in 1948. Lake data lists Clinton Lake at 64 degrees and 876.11 level, normal 875.5, Perry Lake at 65 degrees and 891.35 level, normal 891.5. Road condition numbers and an access line are provided. Moon phases shown: last half Oct 27, new Nov 3, first half Nov 10, full Oct 19.
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Weather Outlook: Mild Over Weekend With Sunny Wednesday
Tonight is mostly clear with a low near 45 and northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high around 75 with north winds 5 to 15 mph. Thursday cools into the low 60s with a low near 40. Friday remains cool and dry with highs in the 60s and low 40s. Saturday stays cool and dry.
Why Haiti Draws Deep U.S. Interest in Intervention Debate
In Port-au-Prince and Washington a four week-old U.S. Army landing raises questions of motive and cost as Aristide resumes governance. Haitians link democracy to aid while critics point to long-standing ties, trade, and shared history, tracing U.S. influence from Roosevelt to today.
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Clinton
U S troops back Aristide era implications for Haiti
In Port au Prince after Aristide’s return, U S involvement looms large with migration, stability, and democracy as core interests. Haitian voices divide over CIA influence and motives, while veterans, activists, and locals weigh Cuba’s shadow and the broader global shift. Americans celebrate, Haitians watch a country transformed by foreign action.
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Hallee
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Race horses find new lives pulling Amish buggies in Illinois
In Arthur Illinois retired harness horses are repurposed for buggy work. Marvin E Miller an Amish horse trader says over a thousand horses are now to work pulling buggies in central Illinois. Honey a 6 year old mare once a racer now pulls tours weddings and parties in Tuscola.
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Jerri Lyn
Alan Tuttle
Tuscola
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Jerri Lyn Tuttle
Pope John Paul II visit boosts Denver Catholic life
The 1993 Denver World Youth Day event left lasting impact with higher church attendance, stronger collections, and expanded faith programs. Parishes now run youth activities, schools report waiting lists, and vocations interest grew after Pope John Paul II's four day visit drawing 375000 to the papal Mass and visitors from 79 nations.
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University of Northern Colorado
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