Obama pressuring GOP on campaign finance bill
President Obama urges Republicans to stop blocking a finance bill limiting corporate and union election spending. He calls the stance politics at its worst and notes decades of prior agreement, criticizing GOP leaders for saying no despite a Supreme Court ruling that boosted big money influence.
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Oktoberfest opens in Munich marks 200th anniversary
Munich mayor Christian Ude tapped the first keg to open the 17 day festival as crowds gather for the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest. The event marks the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and introduces a new smoking ban in beer tents under Bavaria’s anti smoking legislation.
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California cult group vanishes with letters of awaiting rapture
Five adults and eight children from a Southern California group described as cult like were reported missing by their families on Saturday. Husbands in Palmdale alerted authorities as deputies search for three vehicles. A man carried a purse containing IDs, property deeds, and letters saying they awaited the end of the world.
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Gunmen Kidnap 9 Guerrero State Police in Mexico
Nine state police officers investigating a death in Guerrero were seized by gunmen. Two officers' bodies were later found near El Revelado. The Mexican army assists in the search for the remaining officers as drug gangs fight for smuggling routes in the region.
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Gulf coast marks milestone as BP well is sealed
The Gulf Coast faces a slowed relief as cementing the blown out BP well nears final seal. Officials expect confirmation of permanent plugging after pressure tests while residents recall the April 20 explosion that killed 11 and unleashed the worst offshore spill in US history. Locals like Sheryl Lind say compensation lags, oyster beds suffer, and fishermen face ongoing losses even as some hope for recovery. Offshore crew note the event feels bittersweet with casualties and lingering anxieties in Plaquemines Parish and Biloxi.
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Labels on GM salmon spark labeling and approval debate
The FDA weighs approving AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon while ruling labeling essential on GM content. Regulators say the fish is not materially different from conventional salmon, blocking explicit labels and barring conventional producers from touting non GM ingredients. An advisory panel meets today and Monday to recommend actions to the FDA commissioner on labeling and approval.
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Bermuda braces for hurricane Igor as Karl toll rises
Bermuda prepares for Igor with last flights out and residents stocking emergency supplies. The storm remains dangerous as officials warn of heavy rains and winds. In Mexico, remnants of Karl cause floods, with seven dead including a Puebla landslide victim and river drownings in Veracruz and Quintana Roo.
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Journal World Contact and Delivery Hours
Lawrence Kansas daily provides newsroom and office contact details including Jom Keegan sports editor Whitney Mathews online editor and Mediaphormedia. Subscription and delivery lines list 832-7199 with hours 6 am to 5 30 pm weekdays and 6 am to noon weekends. Redelivery guarantees apply for in town areas.
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