Libyan Leader Vows No Surrender Amid Sirte Stand
Muammar Gadhafi defies rebels in a fiery broadcast as loyalist tribes in Sirte brace for battle. Rebels extend the Sirte deadline hoping to avoid bloodshed in their push toward Tripoli, while NATO continues air operations and world leaders meet in Paris on Libya’s future.
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Power still out after Irene in Rhode Island
After Hurricane Irene, about 895000 homes and businesses in Rhode Island remained without power as crews from Kansas and Idaho worked 16 hour shifts. Red Cross shelters distributed food and water to evacuees while residents mucked out basements and faced spoiled refrigerators and limited services.
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Obama Jobs Speech Sparks Democratic Rift in Congress
In Washington Democrats urge Obama to present a clear ideological vision rather than seek bipartisan compromise. The dispute over the timing of a joint session clashes with Republicans Pork Boehner and the White House. Obama will speak at 6 p.m. CDT next Thursday, avoiding a clash with the NFL opener.
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Space junk in orbit prompts cleanup plan
Space junk littering Earth's orbit could require new cleanup tech like nets and umbrellas as experts call for action. 22,000 tracked objects and many smaller debris threaten spacecraft. ISS must dodge debris occasionally. Donald Kessler, former NASA scientist, says we have lost control of the environment.
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Police ID victim in fatal motorcycle crash on Iowa Street
Lawrence police identified 23 year old Josh Skipton of Lawrence as the motorcyclist killed in a head on crash on Iowa Street near University Drive. The 2005 Yamaha collided with a southbound 1996 Ford Econoline van driven by Mary Barnes of Kansas City Kansas. The crash happened about 6 15 p m and closed the roadway for hours as investigators reconstruct the scene. Police say alcohol is not believed to be a factor and ask for tips from the public.
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AmeriCorps volunteers begin year at Heartland Center
Eight AmeriCorps volunteers, including Sophie Archuletta, have started a year of service at the Heartland Community Health Center at Riverfront Plaza. Archuletta, a recent Kansas University graduate, says the role offers meaningful help to people. The volunteers began work Thursday with hands-on involvement at the center.
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Topeka
Bioscience startup to lease space at KU incubator
Gyrasol Technologies will occupy 720 square feet at Kansas University’s Bioscience & Technology Business Center on Becker Drive. The firm plans to hire up to 12 more staff in two years and will bring two employees plus two newly hired scientists. Susan Burgess, CEO, aims to predict effective cancer treatments using new tech, returning to Kansas after a pharmacology and toxicology PhD from KU. Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and Douglas County Development invested $225,000 as a loan to support the company.
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Lawrence
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Lawrence-Douglas County
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