Robin Gibb Dies at 62 In Cancer Battle And Surgery
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees has died at 62 after a long cancer battle and intestinal surgery. The English Australian group rose to fame with Stayin Alive and Night Fever, endured family tragedies, and earned Hall of Fame inductions before Gibb’s passing.
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NATO protesters flood Chicago ahead of summit
Thousands joined a Chicago march near the Art Institute as first lady Michelle Obama hosted a NATO spouses dinner. Police in riot gear lined the route amid a 90 degree day as demonstrators voiced varied aims including calls to dissolve NATO.
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Minneapolis
Spray Park Reopens as Aquatic Center Fundraising Begins
Spray Park reopens for summer and launches a 2.5 million dollar grant funded capital campaign for an aquatic center. Carbondale Park District and Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon emphasize matching funds of 625 thousand dollars and a goal of 900 thousand dollars to reach a 3.4 million dollar project total. Residents expect district fees of 3 to 5 dollars for locals and 5 to 8 dollars for non residents, with revenues covering ongoing expenses. Simon expresses eagerness to use the new pool.
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Rick Erickson
Carbondale
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Sheila Simon
Olive Branch volunteers map rebuilding future after floods
SIUC volunteers and residents form five teams to plan Olive Branch and nearby areas revival. Discussions cover moving out of flood plains, revitalizing Horseshoe Lake, and creating a retirement-friendly community with paths, centers, and better neighborhood connections. A 4:30 p.m. meeting is set at the Alexander County Highway Department to gather ideas and start small.
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Siac School of Architecture
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Cape Girardeau
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Shawnee National Forest
Kevin Roth
Jean Ratliff
Hodges Park
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Michael Walker
William Pecord
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Chalen Tatum
May 21 in history highlights and race results
On May 21 1932 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic landing in Northern Ireland. Shackleford won the Preakness defeating Animal Kingdom as a 12-1 underdog.
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Rajiv Gandhi
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Libya
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Syria
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Shackleford
Lottery draws and jackpots listed for multiple games
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