Bin Laden Dead After U S Operation in Pakistan
President Obama announced Osama bin Laden was killed by a U S led team during a firefight at a Pakistan compound. A White House address sparked celebrations outside the capital as officials pledged ongoing actions against terrorism.
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Cairo Braces as Floodwaters Rise Across City
Describing widespread evacuation and rising waters in Cairo, police and sheriff deputies man entry points at the north railroad overpass while U.S. 51 detours divert traffic through Cairo High School. City leaders including Mayor Judson Childs and Emergency Services Coordinator Marty Nicholson monitor reports and coordinate welfare checks as authorities urge residents to seek higher ground.
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Court seeks halt as Army Corps moves to breach levee
Missouri asks the U S Supreme Court to stop explosives as Army Corps plans a Birds Point levee breach to relieve pressure on Cairo levee. Local flood shelters open while residents await a decision, with 7 p m weather data showing the Ohio River at 60 2 feet in Cairo.
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Flood Relief Efforts Persist Across Southern Illinois
Flash flooding remains a concern as rain fell again late Saturday night and Sunday. Crews in Gallatin, Alexander and Massac counties continued sandbagging throughout the day. River water edged into downtown Metropolis while the Ohio River stood at 54.2 feet by 2 p.m. in Brookport.
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Funding jeopardizes juvenile meth treatment program in Benton
Uncertainty over state funding endangers a nationally recognized meth treatment program for juveniles serving 46 counties, based at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton. Lawmakers warn a proposed budget omits a line item, risking essential services despite a 50 percent success rate and leadership urging continued support.
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