Detectives finally close BTK case after decades
Wichita police released a detailed account of how Dennis Rader, the BTK strangler, was tracked down after thirty years. DNA, misleading clues, and patient surveillance led to a confession and guilty plea. Investigators and their families endured long strain, but the arrest marked a collective triumph for the department.
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BTK
Wichita Police Department
Wichita
Dennis Rader
Rader
Arlyn Smith
Ken Landwehr
Editorial note on guest viewpoints in The Herald
A reader notice explains that guest editorials appear to provide a range of opinions and that those views may not reflect The Herald or its editor. It clarifies the distinction between commissioned editorials and reader contributions and sets expectations for readers.
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Herald
First Amendment text and core protections
The passage presents the First Amendment limits on Congress, preventing an establishment of religion and prohibiting the free exercise restriction, while safeguarding freedom of speech and press, assembly, and petition for redress of grievances. It emphasizes protections for individuals against government interference in these rights.
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Congress
Roberts Nomination Sparks Right Left Court Battle
Summary of the Roberts Supreme Court nomination as debated by Democrats and activists. The counter strategy echoes Borking, while critics scrutinize Roberts record from the first Bush term including Endangered Species Act, Roe v Wade briefs, and abortion cases. The piece notes Kennedy and OConnor positions, and cites a 2003 D C Circuit dissent on Commerce Clause, plus a 1993 Washington policy case.
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Ted Kennedy
People For the
American Way
MoveOn.org
Supreme Court
John Roberts
Kennedy
Robert Bork
Reagan
Bush
Roberts
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
D.C
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Lib
Erals
Operation Rescue
Washington, D.C
Borking
Rich Lowry
Lowry
Nationalreview
Jailed reporter a odd choice for journalism martyr
Donald Kaul argues that Judith Miller’s jail for refusing to name sources highlights dangers to press freedom. He notes Miller did not write the Wilson pieces while Novak and Cooper did. The column defends protecting confidential sources and condemns the prosecutor’s power.
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Judith Miller
Joan of Arc
Valerie Plame
Ms. Miller
New York Times
Ms. Plame
Bob Novak
Matthew Cooper
Time
Cooper
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York Times
Novak
Wilson
CIA
Mr. Wilson
Iraq
Miller
IRS
Supreme Court
Donald Kaul
Washington
Des Moines Register
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Ottawaherald.com
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Cedar
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Gordon
Ottawahera
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Torown
Kathy Mier
Kerma
Sheila Holle
Shelle
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Im Millicem
Ottawa Herald
Sions
Lopez and Morrison
Sandra Day O'Connor
O'Connor
King Features Syndicate
Etters
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