Pakistani forces arrest al Mauritani, Qaeda leader linked to bin Laden
Pakistani agents with the CIA detained senior Qaeda figure Younis al Mauritani near Quetta on charges of plotting against American economic interests. The move follows Osama bin Laden and Atiyah Abd al Rahman killings and signals shifting cooperation with Washington. The arrests occurred over the past two weeks near the Afghan border, with timing tied to the 9/11 anniversary.
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Texas wildfire destroys hundreds of homes near Bastrop
A fast moving wildfire in central Texas burned about 25 000 acres along a 16 mile line, destroying nearly 500 homes. Winds from Tropical Storm Lee remnants fueled the blaze as Bastrop County officials evacuated more than 5 000 residents and opened around 400 in shelters.
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Lee fuels twisters and floods wallop the South
Tropical Storm Lee's slow movement drenched the South with heavy rain and spawned tornadoes. Dozens of Georgia homes were damaged as floodwaters swept people away. A drowning occurred in Mississippi and a swimmer missing near Alabama. another person vanished in suburban Atlanta. Alabama saw minor tornado damage as roads flooded across Birmingham and Chattanooga records 9 inches in 24 hours.
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Bachmann campaign shakes up staff as Rollins exits
Michele Bachmann loses campaign chief Ed Rollins and his deputy in a shake-up cited as health related. Rollins will move to senior adviser with interim leadership by another strategist. Bachmann praises Rollins for leading in Iowa and Ames Poll, while noting fewer resources than rivals. Rollins observes Romney and Perry as front runners, citing Perry's late entry affecting Bachmann's momentum.
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Insurance questions rise after earthquakes in multiple regions
Kansas residents weigh earthquake coverage as recent quakes prompt questions on homeowners policies. Insurance agent Ron King notes standard homeowners insurance excludes quake damage, but endorsement or separate policy can add coverage at about 35 to 40 dollars yearly for a 200000 dollar home. Kansas insurance commissioner Sandy Praeger explains how coverage works and what it protects, including dwelling, other structures and personal property, but not vehicles.
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Choir program aims at positive change for inmates at Lansing facility
Arts in Prison Inc. sponsors the East Hill Singers, an all male inmate choir at Lansing Correctional Facility. About 50 inmates in the East Unit participate alongside community volunteers in a program that seeks self reflection, artistic expression, and reduced recidivism. The group, formed in 1998, travels to perform at area churches four times yearly, complementing a broader mission to motivate positive change through the arts.
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Lansing
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Overland Park Church of Christ
Arts In Prison Inc
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Arts In Prison
Leavenworth
Johnson and Wyandotte
Leigh Lynch
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Autumn Health Activities in Lawrence Promote Walktober
Health events fill Lawrence autumn with bike rides runs walks and golf tournaments plus Walktober a national walking program. Last year 700 residents joined and organizers aim to boost participation with a two and a half hour weekly goal per CDC guidance. Participants track miles on paper or the Get Moving site and may earn a small prize and fitness tips emails three times weekly.
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Aynsley Anderson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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