Beating of U S envoy by Assad supporters in Damascus
Angry Assad supporters pelted U S ambassador Robert Ford with eggs and tomatoes as he entered a meeting with Hassan Abdul Azim in Damascus, then tried to break into the building. He was trapped inside for about three hours. The incident drew condemnation from Hillary Clinton and signaled rising tensions between the United States and Syria.
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Jacksons death trial hinges on guard testimony about vials
Los Angeles guard Alberto Alvarez described ordering in a bag vials of medicine from Michael Jackson's nightstand as doctor Conrad Murray attempted resuscitation. Prosecutors portray this as evidence Murray delayed calling 911 and concealed propofol dosing in the June 2009 death.
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Twitter mood study finds weekend happiness peaksMorning dip spans weekends
Cornell researchers analyzed English tweets from 2.4 million users across 84 countries, using a program to tag positive and negative mood words. They found a morning happiness peak and a late-night high, with a midmorning dip, and higher weekend positivity likely tied to circadian rhythms rather to work stress. Lead researcher Scott Golder and sociologist Michael Macy reported in Science.
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Early-morning fire destroys home near Lawrence
A rural Lawrence man escaped an early fire at 1439 N 1900 Road that destroyed his brick-frame house. The boyfriend, two malamute dogs, and the rescuer were unhurt as crews fought the blaze around 3:45 a.m. Property valued at 111,160 was damaged by about 130,000. Investigators seek a cause with help from Douglas County Sheriff and fire crews from multiple townships.
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South Park Rec Center to become city offices
The South Park Recreation Center at 1141 Mass will close at 5 p.m. Thursday and reopen late next spring as the city Parks and Recreation Department offices. The move aims to save money by ending the 10th and New Hampshire lease, with renovation costs projected at about 80,000 while current lease payments total 173,000 annually. Five staffers will relocate to the Community Building at 115 W llth, while classes and events are shifted to alternate spaces.
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Water festival teaches Douglas County fourth graders
About 700 fourth-graders at Clinton Lake joined the Douglas County Conservation District for the third annual Water Festival. Hands on activities included mini ice cream floats, bead bracelets, and water relay exercises to illustrate the water cycle and keeping water clean. LanDe Fishburn organized the event and urged students to share what they learned back at school. Ava Greene of Center carries a water bucket in a relay as Cordley School students participate.
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