Democrats split over extending Bush tax cuts in Congress
Congressional Democrats debated whether to extend Bush era tax cuts, with some House moderates urging renewal for wealthy and middle earners, while Senate Leader Reid and Speaker Pelosi backed letting upper income cuts expire. Republicans united for full renewal, arguing it costs about $700 billion over ten years beyond Obama’s plan.
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Flu shots urged for pregnant women this season
A letter to health providers from leading medical societies emphasizes the safety and benefit of influenza vaccination during pregnancy. It notes one-dose vaccines protect against swine flu strains and other types, while recommending inactivated vaccines over the nasal spray, with newborn immunity passed from vaccinated mothers.
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Paris Eiffel Tower bomb threat false alarm
An anonymous caller prompted evacuations at the Eiffel Tower and nearby areas in Paris after a bomb threat Tuesday. Explosives teams cleared the monument with no finds. A nearby Saint Michel station near Notre Dame was briefly evacuated after a similar threat with no immediate claim of responsibility.
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Julia strengthens as Karl approaches Yucatan
Hurricane Julia intensifies in the open Atlantic with winds near 105 mph while Tropical Storm Karl tracks toward the Yucatan Peninsula with 45 mph winds. Karl's center may reach the Yucatan today as Mexico issues a tropical storm warning from Chetumal to Cabo Catoche and Belize portions face a tropical storm watch. Igor remains a distant category five hurricane with top winds at 155 mph.
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American hiker Sarah Shourd freed by Iran after bail deal
American Sarah Shourd walked free from Tehran's Evin Prison after a bail of 500000 dollars secured by a diplomatic effort led by Oman and U.S. officials. She boarded a private Omani jet to Oman where her mother welcomed her, while Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal remained in custody facing espionage charges. The release highlights tensions over U.S.-Iran relations and the pending cases of the two men, with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon urging clemency for them.
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Talks Make Little Progress on Israeli Settlements
In Sharm el Sheikh Israeli and Palestinian leaders pressed central peace issues but no signs of progress on settlements emerged. Netanyahu and Abbas held an extra session with Hillary Clinton while George Mitchell offered cautious remarks. They head to Jerusalem for further talks amid disputes over Jerusalem's status. Clinton urged a sovereign Palestinian state and secure Israel as a framework for agreement.
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Obama urges students to be tolerant and kind
President Obama asked American students to ignore bullies and embrace diversity in a Philadelphia back to school address. He stressed life is precious and differences define us, noting last year’s controversy over politics in class and saying many schools will again offer alternate activities.
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Local Newsroom Contact and Delivery Details
The Kansas newspaper provides contact options for story ideas and subscription issues. It lists phone numbers for subscriptions, billing, and delivery, with hours of operation on weekdays and weekends, and a redelivery guarantee for in-town readers if the paper isn’t received.
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