Court weighs eminent domain in New London case
The Supreme Court debated whether town officials may seize private homes to clear land for a private development benefiting a pharmaceutical firm. Justices considered if economic growth and tax gains justify eminent domain while residents seek to block the project. The case centers on Fifth Amendment public use and the balance of property rights versus revitalization.
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Kansans revive low German heritage in northeast Kansas
In Marshall and Washington counties the Plattdeutsch language faces extinction but KU researchers and the Washington County News editor advocate preservation. About 350 residents still speak it, many Lutheran descendants. a community project and Low German Heritage Society emerge with classes starting in Hanover.
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Bush and Schroeder push for Iran talks amid Iraq tensions
President Bush and Chancellor Schroeder outlined a cautious path on Iran, urging no rewards for nonproliferation breaches while seeking incentives like WTO membership to persuade Tehran. They also discussed Iraq stability, Syria’s Lebanon role, and shared concern over Middle East tensions.
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Victims Identified Slowly in Long Forensic Effort
Since the attacks three years ago the medical examiner identified nearly 1600 victims with eight new identifications since September 2004. About 10000 unidentified bone fragments remain unmatched to any listed dead. Families who asked for notice will be contacted when the forensic effort ends.
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GlobalFlyer Takeoff Delayed Again In Solo World Flight
Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer by Steve Fossett faces postponement due to Friday forecasts of south winds and turbulence at Salina Municipal Airport. The famed solo nonstop around the world attempt is now reset to early next week as Fossett aims to become the first person to complete the journey without refueling.
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