Topeka man pleads guilty in Lawrence shooting
Topeka man Steven Michael Gigger aged 29 pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges after a Lawrence shooting that left two men in critical condition. Gigger and Erick Shakeel Smith 20 were linked to the incident that injured Tommy D. Andrews 33 and Michael A. Holford 27.
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Baldwin City cook faces minor alcohol charge and burn incident
Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center head cook Sherry L. Haskell, 43, awaits a jury trial on a July charge of unlawfully hosting minors drinking alcohol at her Baldwin City home after a June 8 bonfire incident left a teen badly burned. The 18 year old was 17 at the time. the mother says gas can caused an explosion, with multiple surgeries and ongoing care. Mary Armstrong reported the incident four days after it occurred. Haskell pleads not guilty.
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Merkel accuses U S of spying over Merkel phone
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Obama after learning U S intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone that it would be a serious breach of trust if confirmed. The White House denied monitoring Merkel’s calls, with spokesman Jay Carney stating the United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the chancellor’s communications.
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Boston suspect defense outlines possible death penalty strategy
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev may face a death penalty defense focusing on influence from his older brother. Lawyers seek investigative records tying Tamerlan Tsarnaev to a 2011 triple slaying as part of their strategy. Dzhokhar, 20, is charged with 30 federal counts including using a weapon of mass destruction after the April 15 bombing killed three and wounded over 260. Tamerlan, 26, died in a police gun battle days later.
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FDA investigates dog food deaths
Washington officials pursue a mystery behind the deaths of nearly 600 dogs from jerky treats. The FDA asks pet owners and veterinarians to help identify the cause as investigations continue across multiple tests and possible outcomes.
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FDA probes dog treats tied to illness across US
The FDA links illnesses in 3600 dogs and 10 cats since 2007 to dog treats possibly made in China. Investigators have not found a definite cause. The treats carried many brand names and 580 dogs have died. (Notes: context includes White House comment on penalties for late coverage.)
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Obamacare fixes progress slowly
Washington on the defensive the Obama administration acknowledged its health insurance website flaws were not fully tested before launch. Technicians are deep into fixing snags but no timetable was given. Democratic unhappiness grows with calls to fire someone and worries about political fallout. The White House signals a timeline shift with December 15 deadline to apply for January 1 coverage. Enrollment runs to March 31.
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Police raids target K2 sales in Kansas City and Topeka
Kansas City Missouri prosecutors say raids this week target vendors selling the synthetic drug K2. About a dozen agencies executed 45 search warrants in Kansas City area and Topeka, arresting 31 people. Agents seized roughly 24 000 packets of drugs and over 100 000 dollars in cash by midafternoon.
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