Occupy Oakland raid ends encampment cleanup
Police swept into Oakland's Occupy Wall Street protest under cover of darkness firing tear gas and beanbag rounds. within an hour the two week old encampment lay in ruins. Protesters regrouped at a library then marched downtown, clashed with riot police, and resumed a tense pursuit to City Hall before dispersing as night fell. No injuries were reported.
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Baby emerges alive from Turkey quake ruins after 48 hours
A 2-week-old girl was pulled alive from the wreckage of a toppled apartment building in Turkey, followed hours later by her mother and grandmother. The death toll rose to at least 459 as aftershocks sparked panic and aid shortages. International offers, including from Israel, were accepted amid freezing conditions.
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Gadhafi buried in unmarked Libyan grave
Muammar Gadafi, Libyan ruler for 42 years, was buried early Tuesday in an unmarked grave after an eight month civil war ended with his ouster. The ceremony in Misrata was modest and closed to most, with a nephew reading a prayer as his body and those of a son and former defense minister were laid to rest.
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House honors Montford Point Marines with Congressional Gold Medal
The House unanimously approved a 422 to 0 vote to award the Montford Point Marines the Congressional Gold Medal. The nationwide tribute recognizes the first Black Marines who trained near Camp Lejeune amid harsh conditions and discrimination during World War II.
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Hurricane Rina Strengthens Near Mexico Coast
Hurricane Rina surged to 110 mph with a Category 2 ranking as authorities opened emergency shelters. Cruise ships altered courses while forecasts show the storm moving toward Cozumel and Cancun, passing near Playa del Carmen and other Mayan Riviera tourist hubs.
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Lawrence man dies after toxic release on I-70 near Manhattan
Lawrence resident Jonathan Seuell, 20, died at a Wichita hospital after a self harm incident on I-70 near Manhattan shut down westbound lanes. He called 911 requesting death by own action help around 10:30 p.m. Monday as officers found his 1997 Honda Civic on the north shoulder near mile post 318. He warned officers to wear chemical suits due to hydrogen sulfide inside the car and stopped talking as authorities approached.
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Occupy Lawrence seeks city site after camp eviction
Occupy Lawrence protesters, ordered to leave South Park by police for violating the 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. park ban, returned after 6 a.m. and asked City Hall officials for a new city owned campsite near downtown. Mayor Cromwell indicated such help unlikely due to safety concerns.
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Manhattan Kansas State win energy challenge prize
Manhattan and Kansas State University together earned a $100,000 Take Charge Challenge prize by beating Lawrence and Kansas University in an energy efficiency contest. Lawrence-KU received a signed basketball from Gov. Sam Brownback as consolation.
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