Taff pleads not guilty to fraud charges in federal court
Adam Taff, who twice sought Congress as a GOP candidate, and his former employer enter not guilty pleas in their first federal court appearance. They face charges of using election contributions fraudulently for a home mortgage. A memorial design selected for Flight 93 features a chapel with wind chimes and a crescent of maple trees near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, commemorating the crash on September 11, 2001.
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U S hostage Roy Hallums freed in Iraq raid
U S forces rescued Roy Hallums, a 57 year old American contractor, after a ten month captivity in an isolated farmhouse outside Baghdad. He was seized at gunpoint from his Baghdad catering office on November 1 and held bound and gagged. The raid culminated in a successful recovery of the hostage.
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Quotable tribute at Rehnquist funeral quotes OConnor
Justice Sandra Day O Connor pays tribute to Chief Justice William Rehnquist at his funeral noting his life and illness and the bets he made about serving another term. The quote reflects on money, caution, and the chief's perseverance in public service.
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Abortion Clinics Fight Kline Records Request in Kansas Supreme Court
Abortion clinics prepared Friday to argue before the Kansas Supreme Court against Attorney General Phill Kline s bid for patient records. The case centers on privacy and state access to medical files amid ongoing abortion-rights disputes within the state judiciary.
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KU Athletics Unveils New Jayhawk Logo at Price
KU spent 88 900 to create a new Jayhawk logo stamped on the jersey worn by Hal Sandy and unveiled at a university news conference. Chancellor Robert Hemenway joked about thrift while critics argue the cost is too high and prefer student designers. Royals blue and crimson officially adopted.
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Bungled relief raises worries across states
Washington watchers say bungled Katrina response exposed bureaucratic bungling and turf wars. Republican and Democratic governors fret that agencies fumbled duties and fear future disasters could expose similar failures, prompting reviews of state emergency plans.
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City ready to house Katrina evacuees in KU gym
Lawrence officials await a call that could shelter up to 250 Hurricane Katrina evacuees at KU Robinson Center for 30 days if Kansas accepts more evacuees than Gov. Sebelius has pledged. Douglas County Emergency Preparedness notes a 24 hour notice may trigger opening at Forbes Field or Topeka shelters as flights arrive.
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State urges review of emergency plans
Kansas officials urged residents to prepare for natural disasters as Hurricane Katrina unfolded. Maj. Gen. Ted Bunting advised individuals, businesses, and communities to review emergency plans and supplies, while the Red Cross urged identifying an out-of-town contact and assembling a portable disaster kit with water, food, flashlight, radio, medications, and other essentials.
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Lawrence residents open homes to Katrina evacuees
Area residents in Lawrence have posted more than 560 messages offering housing for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Tracy Williams described her motivation to help and noted her family’s quiet street and available space. The report also mentions fundraising efforts by Sunflower Broadband channel 6, the Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, with donation options and contact details listed.
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