Iraqi insurgents kill police in Ramadi attack and target translators
Insurgents detonated a explosives laden vehicle near Ramadi killing 11 Iraqi police and wounding 14 including two U.S. soldiers. In Baghdad five female translators for the U.S. were shot dead as gunmen attacked them. Police found two headless bodies in Iraqi army uniforms north of Baghdad. Demonstrations and coalition talks unfold as Iraq's National Assembly prepares its second session amid security tensions.
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Bill would honor sheriff with anti meth law changes
The bill to curb ephedrine sales would name the measure after Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels who died near Virgil last month. It would restrict sales to pharmacies behind counters, require ID and logging, with a three package limit per week or per transaction depending on the version, and faces Senate and House action.
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Breastfeeding rights bill dies in Kansas Senate
In Topeka the Kansas Senate declined to advance a breastfeeding rights measure. Sen. Jin Barnett said supporters lacked sufficient votes after Sen. Kay OConnor urged returning it to committee. House language allowed public nursing with no need for discretion and exempted nursing moms from jury duty. The bill aimed to clarify public breastfeeding amid no state ban.
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Retirees weigh flexible work and lifespans in trend
An ongoing Rand Corp study finds about half of retirees stay retired after five years, a quarter return to work, and others mix partial retirement. Long life expectancy and low physical demands drive interest in longer work lives, with examples from Rossman in Richmond and Heckert in Ottawa who both continue part time roles post retirement.
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Pope faces Holy Week from the Vatican with limited presence
For the first time in his 26 year papacy John Paul II will miss certain Holy Week events. He will join the Way of the Cross by video from the Vatican as knee and hip ailments keep him from carrying the cross personally. Cardinals and seminarians note the pope remains spiritually present despite his absence. Easter Sunday blessings remain anticipated as the Holy Week concludes.
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Kyrgyzstan turmoil as protesters seize Bishkek
Unrest in Bishkek escalates as opposition activists take control of presidential and government buildings. Dozens injured, three killed, and about 100 hurt amid looting and arson as Bakiyev appeals for unity and calls for peaceful actions. Foreign policy remains unchanged with US and Russia bases nearby.
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