New pope Benedict pledges to unify Christians
Vatican City Pope Benedict XVI pledged to unify all Christians and pursue open dialogue with other religions while continuing Second Vatican Council reforms. He emphasized following John Paul II's path, aiming for decisively practical acts to reach souls and heal the church after a long schism, and noted continuity with church tradition.
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Princeton seminarian in Rome cheers pope selection
Princeton native Anthony Ouellette, studying at North American College in Rome, welcomed the announcement of Cardinal Ratzinger as pope. He waited in St Peter's Square since the morning, noting the crowd's shifting belief as white smoke appeared and bells rang signaling the new pope.
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State board to hold hearings on science standards
In Topeka the State Board of Education subcommittee approved six days of hearings May 5-7 and May 12-14 to examine evidence for and against evolution amid objections that the process could inject theology into science classrooms. All three panel members align with the conservative majority and intelligent design advocates, while attorney Pedro Ilrigonegaray argued the hearings waste state funds.
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Inflation Surges As March Prices Jump 0.6 Percent
The Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 0.6 percent in March, the largest monthly increase in five months, pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.3 percent in the first quarter. Core inflation excluding food and energy rose 0.4 percent signaling broad price pressures beyond essentials.
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Ottawa volunteer finds pay in satisfaction of helping others
Kay Pedersen of Ottawa values volunteering over pay, noting appreciation comes from thank you notes and the sense of helping others. She started in 1995 after a Chrysler career and now splits time between South Star Chrysler and Habitat for Humanity, averaging 15 to 20 hours weekly, enjoying flexible home‑based work around her kids.
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Profiles of Franklin County volunteers highlight community impact
Franklin County profiles feature Erin Rogers Cassie Hopkins Kathy Jordan Kay Pedersen and Charles Donna Adell highlighting their roles with ECKAN Ottawa Public Library Habitat for Humanity Meals on Wheels and East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging. Pedersen describes volunteering rewards including helping families through home projects and delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and notes the personal connections formed.
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