Abu Ghraib ringleader convicted in abuse case
Fort Hood Texas Army Spc Charles Graner Jr the alleged ringleader of rogue Abu Ghraib guards was convicted on all five charges for abusing Iraqi detainees. The verdict arrives after a 4 1/2 day trial with sentencing to follow and potential 15 1/2 year term.
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Fort Hood
Texas
Army
Spc
Charles Graner Jr
Abu Ghraib
Graner
Graney
Charles
Irma Graner
Sadis
Uniontown
House plans vote on same sex marriage ban amendment
In Topeka the Kansas House is expected to consider a proposed constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage and civil unions next week. Backers cite tradition and family stability while critics call the measure discriminatory. The Senate approved the measure 28 to 11 on Thursday, with a court route possible if the House approves by February 11.
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Topeka
House
Kansas
Doug Mays
Mays
Senate
Ropeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Laich plans sale or closure of Ottawa plastics plant
Laich Industries Corp based in Cleveland announced it may close or sell its Ottawa plant at 1550 N. Davis Ave this spring after fulfilling remaining orders. The 60 employee operation could consolidate into a new Brook Park facility, due to competition from China and Southeast Asia. If sold, workers would be retained, and the building is seen as highly marketable by local officials.
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Ottawa
Laich Industries Corp
Cleveland
Davis Ave
Walter Laich
Laich
Jeff Schaper
Schaper
Brook Park
Ohio
China
South
Weigand
Laich Industries
John Nowak
The
Ottawa Herald
Richard Henricks
Quenemo
Titan images from Titan probe reveal liquid features on surface
European space probe Huygens sent back first high detail black and white views of Titan terrain. Images show channels that resemble riverbeds and a possible delta with dark liquid flowing into a basin. Scientist Marty Tomasko notes methane or hydrocarbons may comprise the liquid.
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Darmstadt
Germany
Saturn
Titan
Earth
Marty Tomasko
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
University of Arizona
Tucson
Tomasko
City loosens burial rules to allow reasonable exceptions
Ottawa officials adopt an ordinance granting staff authority to make reasonable exceptions to burial restrictions for funerals on Sundays or holidays. The change arose after a Monday service for Dan Ansley Jr. was scheduled on MLK Day. City staff and Dengel & Son Mortuary welcomed the move as practical, though no penalties exist for Sunday or holiday burials.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Weldon Padgett
Dan Ansley Jr
Denger & Son Mortuary
Padgett
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Dengel
Ottawa
Kenneth Hough
Highland Cemetery
Herald
Joseph Vinduska
Gene Ramsey
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Ti Ft. Riley
Walter Saich
East Asia
USA
Ottawa Area
Huy
Andy Gassaway
Sean McGuerm
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