Americans Freed From Iran Prison In Oman Reunion
After more than two years in Iranian custody two Americans freed on a bail-for-freedom deal entered Oman and embraced family members in a joyful reunion. President Obama called the release wonderful news as U S officials weighed the broader U S Iran tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional ambitions.
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Georgia executes Troy Davis after stay denial
Troy Davis was executed in Georgia after the state supreme court denied a last minute stay. He maintained his innocence to the end, saying he did not have a gun and urging mercy for those carrying out the lethal injection. Supporters worldwide mourned as officials noted the time of death and the court’s refusal of further appeals.
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Palestinians pressed to drop bid at United Nations
Palestinians push for U.N. recognition while the United States warns that decree status cannot replace negotiations. Europe seeks to defuse the crisis as Palestinian President Abbas presses toward a formal bid, with Obama and Sarkozy offering different paths, including a lesser recognition and renewed talks.
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Fed unlocks 400 billion booster plan in bid to spur growth
The Federal Reserve said it would redeploy 400 billion dollars of its portfolio to push down long term rates and stimulate the economy. Economists doubted impact amid a stock selloff and internal Fed divisions.
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Regents seek smaller funding boost for KU projects
Kansas Board of Regents members urged trimming a proposed state funding increase for higher education as they prep a recommendation for Gov. Sam Brownback. KU seeks 5 million annually to help build a 78 million medical education facility, citing space shortages that caused 100 qualified applicants to be denied. The project will also rely on private funds, tuition and retiring a 30-year bond.
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Lawrence doctor to bike 100 miles for dialysis fund
Lawrence physician Dr Scott Soldier and Stan Langhofer plan a 100 mile Tour de Dialysis ride September 30 from Ottawa to Topeka with a stop in Lawrence to raise funds for low income dialysis patients. The effort supports transportation, food, clothing, medicine and rent for more than 350 patients served by Kansas Dialysis Services including about 70 in Lawrence.
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KU Homecoming events set for week in Lawrence
The 99th KU Homecoming features a series of games competitions and a parade on Oct 1 with an 11 am KU Texas Tech football kickoff. Steering Committee members emphasize alumni students and fans joining the celebration themed From Lawrence With Love. A Sunday service project includes sending letters to troops and a Stuff the Bus food drive at Dillon's 1015 W 23rd St.
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