Unseasonably warm spell extends summer into October
The area records near 93 as a late Indian summer lingers into October with highs near 90s. Officials say relief is expected by Wednesday with temperatures dipping toward fall levels while businesses anticipate more outdoor activity and delayed indoor spending.
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Kline Defends Records Scrutiny in Abortion Politics
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline casts his drive to obtain medical records from two abortion clinics as a crime-fighting measure, while critics say the effort intrudes on patient privacy. Democrat Paul Morrison argues the move endangers privacy and vows to halt the records search if elected. Kline points to cases in progress and frames the effort as fighting predators, seeking tangible results for his re-election bid.
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Judge subpoenas records in 2004 abortion case in Kansas
Investigation into rapes with child victims and possible illegal late term abortions in 2003 led to records of 90 patients held by clinics run by Dr. George Tiller in Wichita and Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri in Overland Park. A Shawnee County judge sought the records in September 2004, clinics resisted, and the matter moved through district court and the Kansas Supreme Court before returning to district court. By May, District Judge Richard Anderson appointed an attorney to represent.
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FBI warns of mob terror link in new threat strategy
Federal officials fear possible alliances between organized crime and extremist groups as undercover work hints at a mob tied missile sale to a terrorist intermediary. Joseph Billy Jr says the issue is being pursued aggressively as part of a broader nationwide counterterrorism plan.
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Florida exit poll ban challenged by AP and networks
The Associated Press and five television networks sue in Miami to strike down a 2005 Florida law banning asking voters questions within 100 feet of polling places. They argue the rule violates First Amendment rights and seek to allow reporting near polling sites on Election Day. The suitNames Florida Secretary of State Sue Cobb among defendants.
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Foley in rehab under FBI probe over e mail scandal
Former Rep Mark Foley, under FBI investigation for sexually charged emails to teenage pages, checks into rehabilitation for alcoholism. His attorney said Foley admitted alcoholism and responsibility, while the FBI assesses possible federal law violations.
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