Astronomers Vote to Redefine Planets at IAU Meeting
At Prague meeting, the International Astronomical Union adopted a planets definition that excludes Pluto. Pluto fails the criteria by not clearing its neighborhood, leaving the eight classical planets as the only members. Schoolchildren react with disappointment about the decision.
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Pluto
International Astronomical Union
Prague
Neptune
Solar System
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Shay Clark
Benton
Lucas Catlett
FEMA rejects storm disaster aid for Mount Vernon area
FEMA has denied the Illinois application for individual financial aid for residents in Southern Illinois and the Metro region after July storms. Jefferson and Washington counties suffered 100 mph straight-line winds and widespread damage, outages, and relief delays. Mount Vernon Mayor David Keene criticized FEMA's criteria after officials inspected the disaster zone twice.
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Mount Vernon
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Illinois
Metro
Jefferson County
Washington County
David Keene
FEMA
Gray parade named grand marshal for Du Quoin fair
Former Congressman Ken Gray will lead the twilight parade to kick off the 84th Du Quoin State Fair with the theme Go hog wild. State Sen. Gary Forby praised the selection saying it is fitting and welcomes more Ken Grays in the area.
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DU Quoin
Prince of Park
Ken Gray
Park Prince
Gary Forby
Leverett enters not guilty pleas at hearing
Garet Leverett twenty waived preliminary hearing in Harrisburg. He pleaded not guilty to four charges including aggravated DUI resulting in two deaths. Prosecutors say THC morphine and codeine were in his system and a marijuana pipe was found. Trial set for December. a trust fund for the Johnsons’ sons is being raised.
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Leverett
Harrisburg
Garet Leverett
Saline County
David Nelson
Nelson
U.S. 45
Steven
Tammy Johnson
Harrisburg Medical Center
Steven Johnson
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Walden Morris
Randy Patchett
Brayden
Austin
Farmers State Bank
Marion
Alto Pass
UCK Novara
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