South Korea Accepts North Korea Cabinet Level Talks Offer
South Korea agrees to discuss with North Korea at the end of April in Pyongyang to push Pyongyang to abandon nuclear ambitions. Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun confirmed the Cabinet level talks for April 27 to 29, as U.S. and regional talks loom in Beijing. North Korea previously suspended talks and suggested high level talks later this month. President Bush urged united regional pressure to coax denuclearization. North Korea also gave conflicting signals about reprocessing spent fuel rods at Yongbyon.
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U S says son-in-law seeks help against Saddam inner circle
Bush remarks, echoed by Syria's Assad, signal easing tension as Washington, Damascus discuss handling of Saddam aides. Coalition lists nine of clubs figures among 55 top Iraqi officials, with arrests and surrenders continuing in Baghdad and Doha.
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Inaccurate flag story prompts corrections in Southern Illinoisan
A Sunday report claimed Tri C kindergartners made an American flag by a class project but the flag was actually created by needlepoint. Readers are urged to report errors via the Accuracy Hotline with local and toll free numbers.
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Blagojevich Marks 100 Days In Office With Mixed Reviews
Illinois governor Blagojevich reflects on his first 100 days, noting progress on reforms and a controversial borrowing plan to cut a $5 billion deficit while facing criticism over slow hiring and stalled agency appointments. Supporters praise urgency, opponents cite a slow start and governance tensions.
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Mees Leads John A. Logan College Through Growth Milestones
John A. Logan College president Mees, since 1991, guided a shift from K 12 to college administration, expanding workforce training from 750 to 14 000 workers in a decade. The planned Workforce Development Center and Community Health Education Complex aim to open that fall, with completion targeted by October or November.
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Mees Leads John A. Logan College Seeks Student Growth
Robert L. Mees, former math teacher and sixth president of John A. Logan College, has guided ties with SIU Carbondale during the past three years. His wife Karla is a teacher, and their son Scott accompanies public service goals centered on community and student needs in Southern Illinois.
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