Clinton urges vote for Obama at Democratic convention
Former President Bill Clinton delivered a passionate address in Charlotte urging Americans to back Barack Obama for a second term. He claimed the economy is improving and appealed to hard-pressed voters while Obama joined him on stage and received a standing ovation amid large convention crowds.
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Kansas defense forces five turnovers in win over South Dakota State
In a 31-17 victory, Kansas recorded five takeaways as they aim for two per game. Defensive coaches and players anticipate applying the surge to the next matchup.
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Praeger Cites Election in ACA Policy Stance
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger ties her ACA support to the November 6 election. Governor Sam Brownback says actions on ACA requirements will wait until after the presidential vote.
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Monks craft and dismantle a sand mandala at museum
Tenzin Dekyong and six monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery in India begin a four day process to create a 5 by 5 foot mandala from millions of sand grains in Spencer Museum of Art Central Court. They carefully funnel colors into intricate designs then will sweep away the project on Friday.
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Monks Build Sand Mandala at Spencer Museum
Members of the public may watch monks construct a sand mandala at the Spencer Museum of Art from today 11 30 a m to 7 p m and Friday 10 30 a m to 2 p m The mandala will be dismantled from 2 p m to 3 p m Friday with sand deposited in Potter Lake A procession and dedication will start at the museum and end at the lake Information at gomang org 2012 tour html
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Panel OKs raises for public employees in Kansas
The Joint Committee on Employee Pay Plan Oversight proposed about 11.4 million dollars in raises for under paid state workers led by corrections officers at Kansas prisons. The 7.5 percent hikes target more than a thousand officers, part of a five year plan begun in 2012 to bring pay closer to private sector rates.
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Holmes seeks KU in 2011 before Aurora attack
Papers show Holmes displayed an “unquenchable curiosity” and an extensive academic record as he pursued a neuroscience program at KU before withdrawing in February 2011. A little over a year later, in July, Holmes attacked a Colorado cinema, killing 12 and injuring 58. The Journal-World sought related records under an open records request.
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