Middle East peace talks open in Madrid sparks cautious hope
Historic Madrid talks bring Israelis and Arabs together to pursue territorial compromises and permanent treaties. President Bush and Soviet leader Gorbachev urged compromise while an Iranian ally urged killing participants. Optimism mixed with obstacles as ministers, including Amr Moussa, push for Palestinian rights and Jerusalem's status.
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Older adults and dancers form a unique partnership
More than a dozen Lawrence seniors join the Dance Exchange from Washington D C for a week of improvisational dance workshops at the Lawrence Senior Center. Led by Tom Truss, the sessions aim to boost comfort with the body and foster art through movement. The Dance Exchange founder Liz Lerman emphasizes intergenerational work, with a Friday and Saturday performance of The Good Jew at Liberty Hall and an informal Saturday concert at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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Deborah Bettinger
745
Kansas University
New Directions
Senior Center
Businesses urged to aid child issues in Lawrence
Local children's advocates urged businesses to support young children by helping parents find quality day care and private preschool funds. They called for greater business classroom involvement and highlighted Pizza Hut's Book It program as an example of corporate support for education.
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Pizza Hut
Gov. Finney Urges Education Reform Drive by State Board
Governor Joan Finney asks the State Board of Education to lead a broad education reform push. The call outlines a coordinated effort to improve standards, funding, and student outcomes across the state, signaling a major policy push from the administration.
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State Board of Education
Syria Threatens Walkout If Israel Keeps Settlements
Syria warns it will pull out of follow-up Middle East peace talks unless Israel freezes Jewish settlements and withdraws from occupied lands. Zohair Jannan of the Syrian Foreign Ministry said unity with Arabs remains in place and a comprehensive settlement must include Palestinian rights and Golan Heights talks. The threat follows the Madrid conference opening and before bilateral talks expected to begin Sunday.
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Moussa
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Spain
Syria
Middle East
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Syrian Foreign Ministry
Golan Heights
Jannan
Bush
Weather turns worse as forecasts warn of more precipitation
Lawrence records a trace of rain and freezing precipitation as forecaster Craig Clark of KU Weather Service warns of heavy wintry mix. An 80 percent chance of freezing rain or snow tonight, rising to 60 percent Thursday night, with gusty east northeast winds. Temperatures dip to 25 30 degrees and wind chills near single digits. Interstate hazards prompt three accidents on the Kansas Turnpike west of Lawrence, injuring Richard Godney and Roxanne Godney with a third passenger lightly hurt.
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Kansas University Medical Center
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Official defends KU handling of complaints
KU acting affirmative action director Tom Berger rebutted ACLU claims that sexual harassment complaints at the EU law school were mishandled. He cited confidentiality rules and defended the office as handling cases properly while noting limited comment. Barbara Ballard joined the program noting harassment is more common than many realize.
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American Civil Liberties Union
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Emily Taylor
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