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The B-2 Stealth Bomber, made by the Northrop Grumman Corp., is
shown landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The bomber would play
a leading role in an initial U.S. attack on Iraq if President
George W. Bush orders a strike

AMANDA MEGLEMRE, an Overland Park junior at Kansas University, is
trying to restart a composting program for Douthart and Grace
Pearson Scholarship halls

Pulitzer prize-winning biographer Edmund Morris delivers the
inaugural lecture in the Dole Institute of Politics' Presidential
Lecture Series at the Kansas University Lied Center

A rescue worker stands by a crack in the Parks Highway near Healy,
Alaska, caused by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake. The temblor Sunday
wrecked roads, toppled fuel tanks and damaged some supports on the
Trans-Alaska oil pipeline

Emily McDonald, 12, left, and Anna Cook, 12, both of Lawrence, make
headdresses reminiscent of traditional Nordic costumes Sunday
during the Nordic Heritage Festival at the Douglas County 4-H
Fairgrounds

Niel Johnson, Independence, Mo., left, Dave Olson, Lawrence, and
his son Karl, 5, spread their Lefse crepes with butter, honey or
brown sugar during the Nordic Heritage Festival at the Douglas
County 4-H Fairgrounds

Fans begin to gather in the grandstand outside the Odeon Leicester
Square cinema in London before the premiere of "Harry Potter and
the Chamber of Secrets

Utah's Karl Malone (32) puts up a shot over Seattle's Gary Payton.
Malone was held scoreless for the first time in his career Sunday
in Seattle

New England Patriot's Tedy Bruschi (54) celebrates a sack of
Buffalo Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe, right, by Patriots' Richard
Seymour

Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson sizes up Kansas defensive
back Zach Dyer (13) on a run in the first half. Roberson finished
with 60 yards rushing and 157 yards passing in the Wildcats' 64-0
victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium

Kansas forward Wayne Simien (23) drives through the EA Sports
All-Stars defense for two of his 25 points in his college debut
during last season's exhibition game. The Jayhawks will face the
East All-Stars tonight at Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas forward Wayne Simien (23) drives through the EA Sports
All-Stars defense for two of his 25 points in his college debut
during last season's exhibition game. The Jayhawks will face the
East All-Stars tonight at Allen Fieldhouse

Emergency workers transfer 7-year-old Tanner Marroquin from an
ambulance to a waiting helicopter at the Schwegler School
playground. Tanner was in fair condition Sunday night at Children's
Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo

Charles Snow of Lawrence loads up chopped wood to use in his
wood-burning stove this winter. Snow bought the stove more than 20
years ago to combat high heating bills

All stories

State troopers investigating U.S. 40 accident: By Dave Toplikar; November 4, 2002; (Web Posted Monday at 9:16 a.m.) The Kansas Highway Patrol was investigating an injury accident Monday morning on U.S. Highway 40 and E 200 Road about nine miles west of Lawrence.
Mangino says senior QB will play instead of Luke if Whittemore still sidelined: November 4, 2002; Jonas Weatherbie might get a second chance. Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said Sunday that his senior backup quarterback would start Saturday at Nebraska if junior Bill Whittemore was unable to play for the second week in a row because of a knee injury.
Kansas Democrats tied to Wisconsin scandal: November 4, 2002; The Kansas Democratic Party is mentioned in a 67-page criminal complaint accusing Wisconsin’s Senate majority leader of extortion, money laundering and circumventing the state’s limits on campaign contributions.
State troopers investigating U.S. 40 accident: November 4, 2002; (Web Posted Monday at 9:16 a.m.) The Kansas Highway Patrol was investigating an injury accident Monday morning on U.S. Highway 40 and E 200 Road about nine miles west of Lawrence.
7-year-old hospitalized after dog attack: November 4, 2002; A 7-year-old boy was in fair condition Sunday night at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance after being attacked by a neighbor’s Rottweiler. Tanner Marroquin sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm before his father pulled the dog away, Lawrence Police said.
Nordic festival gives taste of Scandinavia: November 4, 2002; Ask your average Kansan about Ole and Lena, and chances are the only response you’ll get is a blank stare: “Oleo what?” But a mention of the comic Norwegian couple at Lawrence’s first Nordic Heritage Festival not only drew knowing smiles, but a few jokes as well.
Scholar begins series with Roosevelt lecture: November 4, 2002; Were Theodore Roosevelt to campaign for office today, he would fracture every television screen in the country, said historian Edmund Morris. With his wire-rimmed glasses, Roosevelt hardly looked “cool,” and his baritone voice often slipped into higher registers.
Briefly: November 4, 2002; Ecuador: Volcano closes Quito airport Washington, D.C.: Philippines alert heightened London: Iran officials won’t confirm capture of bin Laden son
Jayhawks open tonight against Jordan, All-Stars: November 4, 2002; Adonis Jordan has played pro basketball not only in the NBA and CBA, but also for teams in Australia, Israel, Venezuela, Korea, Hong Kong, Belarus, Finland, France and Germany.
Company requests new tax abatement: November 4, 2002; Agenda highlights Â 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Â City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets
World Online Arts & Entertainment Calendar: November 4, 2002
Humans are the scariest: By Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group; November 4, 2002; It was a tame Halloween after all. The most popular costume on the market wasn’t a supervillain but an accidental superhero, Spider-Man. The small revelers on this death-defying holiday were dressed as angels.
B-2s would jump into attack on Iraq: Air Force base in Missouri would play important role in future U.S. action; By Tom Bowman, The Baltimore Sun; November 4, 2002; Should U.S. forces attack Iraq, “Caveman” is ready to pack up his brown-bag lunch stuffed with an Italian hoagie and trail mix and grab his air mattress and sleeping bag.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; November 4, 2002
Link lost: November 4, 2002
Experts dispute view of negative ads: By David Broder, Washington Post Writers Group; November 4, 2002; If you are one of those Americans who was counting down the hours until the campaign of 2002 would be over, one who felt that your patience had been taxed and your intelligence insulted by the barrage of TV spots, the experts have a message for you: Quit your bellyaching.
Longevity, costs: J-W Editorials; November 4, 2002; Could a Mondale Senate win help curtail election campaigns and their spending? If former Vice President Walter Mondale should win a U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, some are suggesting it might give new energy to ongoing but frustrating efforts to limit election campaign periods and spending.
Honor Roll: November 4, 2002; Baldwin High School announces its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2002-2003 school year.
Families needed to be Big Brothers: J-W Staff Reports; November 4, 2002; Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters Address: 211 E. Eighth, Suite D Contact Person: any staff member, 843-5030
KU set to debut: Jayhawks open tonight against Jordan, All-Stars; By Gary Bedore; November 4, 2002; Adonis Jordan has played pro basketball not only in the NBA and CBA, but also for teams in Australia, Israel, Venezuela, Korea, Hong Kong, Belarus, Finland, France and Germany.
El Niay throw wet blanket on high heating bills this winter: By Mike Belt; November 4, 2002; El Nis returning, and this winter most Kansans’ bank accounts will be the better for it. A periodic disrupter of oceanic and atmospheric systems that lead to drastic weather changes throughout the United States, El Niight save Kansans from a harsh winter and harsh heating bills.
Lions to face BV North: November 4, 2002; It’s been a confusing couple of days for some Class 6A football teams, but the state playoff picture finally is clear.
Entertainment Calendar: November 4, 2002; MONDAY Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Ongoing Events
o may throw wet blanket on high heating bills this winter: November 4, 2002; El NiÃ±o is returning, and this winter most Kansans’ bank accounts will be the better for it. A periodic disrupter of oceanic and atmospheric systems that lead to drastic weather changes throughout the United States, El NiÃ±o might save Kansans from a harsh winter and harsh heating bills.
Polls suggest voters focused on domestic issues: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Voters’ attention is more on focused on domestic issues than foreign policy, say pre-election polls, but that attention doesn’t appear to be giving Democrats the widespread advantage they hoped for in Tuesday’s closely matched congressional elections.
KU student restarting plan for campus compost pile: By Terry Rombeck; November 4, 2002; It would be like the compost pile your mother had for her garden, only much bigger. That’s the vision Amanda Meglemre has for a piece of land on Kansas University’s West Campus, where KU’s food waste, leaves and laboratory animal feces could be turned into fertilizer for campus trees and flowers.
Major quake jolts Alaska: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; A major earthquake rocked a sparsely populated area of interior Alaska early Sunday afternoon, damaging supports to the trans-Alaska oil pipeline and opening 6-foot cracks in highways and roads.
Briefly: November 4, 2002; California: Dozens injured in massive pileup Wisconsin: Tear gas, pepper spray used to quell riot California: Skydiving dachshund creates howls of protest Florida: Students give up private school vouchers
Buying local?: November 4, 2002
Spouses may really be a pain in the back: The Orlando Sentinel; November 4, 2002; Everyone who thinks their spouse is a pain in the caboose, listen up. New research suggests they’re actually a pain in the back.
Russia gets tougher on Chechnya: The Los Angeles Times; November 4, 2002; Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov announced stepped-up military action in Chechnya on Sunday in a bid to crush rebel plans for “new terrorist acts” like the recent mass hostage seizure at a Moscow theater that ended in huge loss of life.
Scholar begins series with Roosevelt lecture: By Leita Walker; November 4, 2002; Were Theodore Roosevelt to campaign for office today, he would fracture every television screen in the country, said historian Edmund Morris. With his wire-rimmed glasses, Roosevelt hardly looked “cool,” and his baritone voice often slipped into higher registers.
New Harry Potter film makes world premiere: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Dressed in wizards’ hats and witches’ robes, hundreds of screaming fans greeted the stars of the new Harry Potter movie at its glitzy world premiere Sunday in London.
Baylor fires football coach: Steele agrees to finish out season with Bears; November 4, 2002; Baylor football coach Kevin Steele was fired Sunday but agreed to finish out the season with the Bears.
Weatherbie might start Saturday: Mangino says senior QB will play instead of Luke if Whittemore still sidelined; By David Mitchell; November 4, 2002; Jonas Weatherbie might get a second chance. Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said Sunday that his senior backup quarterback would start Saturday at Nebraska if junior Bill Whittemore was unable to play for the second week in a row because of a knee injury.
McAnderson headed to KU: November 4, 2002; Brandon McAnderson’s season just got better. The Lawrence High senior orally committed to the Kansas University football team Saturday night, the first Lion to commit to the Jayhawks since 1994 graduate Jason Thoren.
People: November 4, 2002; Ray Charles’ advocacy honored Stern plans to make movies Monroe memorabilia auctioned ‘Spider-Man’ spins video record
KU opens season, defeats EASports: 111-94: November 4, 2002; Drew who? Sophomore Wayne Simien filled the void left by Drew Gooden, and filled it (almost) perfectly by missing only one shot all night. He hit nine of 10 field goals and all eight free throws for 26 points on the night.
KU-EA sports notes: November 4, 2002; KU-EA Sports Probable starters KU-EA Sports Rosters KU-EA Sports Notes
DNA evidence leads to murder charge: November 4, 2002; A search of a DNA database led to a murder charge against a convicted rapist now accused of strangling a woman whose body was found in a van at a Salvation Army parking lot.
Lawrence briefs: November 4, 2002; KU sponsors workshop on graduate school admission KU sets final exams KU Med Center presents bilingual health seminars Animal fair to benefit Lawrence Humane Society LMH offers class Thursday about preventing diabetes Asthma program offered to educate parents Board meets on issues regarding Sunflower plant
Kansas Democrats tied to Wisconsin scandal: By Dave Ranney; November 4, 2002; The Kansas Democratic Party is mentioned in a 67-page criminal complaint accusing Wisconsin’s Senate majority leader of extortion, money laundering and circumventing the state’s limits on campaign contributions.
NBA Roundup: ‘Mailman’ doesn’t deliver: Malone held scoreless for first time ever; The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Karl Malone couldn’t remember a night he didn’t score a single point. Until now, that is. “The Mailman,” fighting a head cold, got into early foul trouble and went scoreless on 0-for-7 shooting in Seattle’s 91-77 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
Nordic festival gives taste of Scandinavia: By Leita Walker; November 4, 2002; Ask your average Kansan about Ole and Lena, and chances are the only response you’ll get is a blank stare: “Oleo what?” But a mention of the comic Norwegian couple at Lawrence’s first Nordic Heritage Festival not only drew knowing smiles, but a few jokes as well.
Parties put shoulders to the wheel on vote drive: By John Hanna, Associated Press Writer; November 4, 2002; For several weeks, volunteers of varying political philosophies have been calling Kansans about voting. The telephone calls should continue even after the polls open Tuesday. Partisans also expect to walk neighborhoods and knock on doors; they’ll bring advance voting ballots to homes and take them away to county election officials.
KU student restarting plan for campus compost pile: November 4, 2002; It would be like the compost pile your mother had for her garden, only much bigger. That’s the vision Amanda Meglemre has for a piece of land on Kansas University’s West Campus, where KU’s food waste, leaves and laboratory animal feces could be turned into fertilizer for campus trees and flowers.
Lawrence city commission: Company requests new tax abatement; November 4, 2002; Agenda highlights 6:30 p.m. Tuesday City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets
Mavs preparing for life without LaFrentz: By Eddie Sefko, The Dallas Morning News; November 4, 2002; In pursuit of turning a negative into a positive, the Dallas Mavericks are ready to start sorting out the possibilities in the wake of Raef LaFrentz’s ankle injury.
McAnderson headed to KU: November 4, 2002; Brandon McAnderson’s season just got better. The Lawrence High senior orally committed to the Kansas University football team Saturday night, the first Lion to commit to the Jayhawks since 1994 graduate Jason Thoren.
Lonnie Kent York: November 4, 2002; Services for Lonnie Kent York, 54, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home, Lenexa. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Kent died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at KU Med.
Honor Roll: November 4, 2002; Baldwin High School announces its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2002-2003 school year.
It’s tough, but you can get tickets to a KU home basketball game: News Center Staff; November 4, 2002; “So, how do I get tickets to a KU home basketball game?” Yep, that’s the question we probably receive the most here at KUsports.com.
NBA briefs: November 4, 2002; MRI test negative for Raptors’ Carter Magic remain cautious with Hill’s sore ankle
Some not so fast to bid Britney adieu: By Rachel Leibrock, Scripps-McClatchy Western Service; November 4, 2002; Say goodbye to Britney Spears. Just four years into her superstar career, the blond pop singer is dropping out of public favor faster than you can say “Debbie Gibson.” Or at least that’s the buzz from the likes of the New York Times and Entertainment Weekly who claim the public is now seeking a harder and less-prefabricated edge.
Less sex, more ministers on WB: Kevin McDonough; November 4, 2002; It looks like younger viewers can’t get enough of dramas about ministers. Let’s call it “preacher chic.” On tonight’s “7th Heaven” (7 p.m., WB) former “Party of Five” star Jeremy London joins the cast as Eric’s new assistant pastor. And on tonight’s “Everwood” (8 p.m., WB), Dr. Brown (Treat Williams) counsels a troubled minister who appears to be allergic to his wife.
Poor stereotype: November 4, 2002
Cardinal acknowledges ‘terrible evil’ of sexual abuse: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Cardinal Bernard Law acknowledged Sunday that some of his decisions regarding priests were wrong and said he has a “far deeper awareness of this terrible evil” of clergy sexual abuse than he did 10 months ago, when the scandal first broke.
Within reason?: November 4, 2002
Flawed DLR plan: November 4, 2002
Army considers privatizing 214,000 jobs: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; The Army is considering contracting out nearly 214,000 military and civilian support jobs to the private sector in an ambitious plan to free money to fight terrorism and comply with President Bush’s desire to trim the federal government through outsourcing.
Early September shooting possibly sniper-related: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Investigators are looking into whether a Sept. 5 shooting in Clinton is related to the Washington-area sniper, a police spokesman said Sunday.
Necessary force: November 4, 2002
Last-minute ads tend to turn ugly: J-W Staff Reports; November 4, 2002; Let the voter beware. That warning comes from Carol Williams, executive director of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, and has to do with political ads that run in the final days of the election.
On the record: November 4, 2002
Nearly 400,000 part of no-call list now in effect: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; The phone should be ringing less often at the homes of the first group of Kansans to sign up for the state’s no-call list.
Halloween OK: November 4, 2002
Fugitive arrested in Kansas; police seek his help in finding missing teen: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; FBI agents have arrested a man authorities want to question in the disappearance of a Moriarty teenager. Kevin Jensen, 42, was arrested at a relative’s home Friday in Overland Park, Kan., said Jeff Lanza, an FBI spokesman in Kansas City.
Local briefs: November 4, 2002; County: Commission to review power application Charity: Chocolate and tea fest aids service for homeless Family: Dad Time teaches parenting skills
Lonnie Kent York: November 4, 2002
Netanyahu demands early elections as condition for taking Cabinet post: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sought to keep his imperiled government afloat Sunday by bringing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu into the Cabinet, while Netanyahu set a tough condition for joining early elections.
Act of courage: November 4, 2002
Saudis deny use of bases for attack against Iraq: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Saudi Arabia will not allow bases on its soil to be used for an attack on Iraq even if the United Nations authorizes military action, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said in an interview broadcast Sunday.
‘Jackass the Movie’ proves to be retch-ed success: Scripps Howard News Service; November 4, 2002; Referring to “Jackass the Movie” as a high-grossing film in the country is now taking on a different meaning. The R-rated hit, starring Johnny Knoxville, is reportedly causing audiences to be sick in their stomachs.
‘The Santa Clause 2’ delivers No. 1 ranking at box office: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Flying reindeer beat flying fists as “The Santa Clause 2” debuted as the weekend’s top move, trouncing “I Spy.”
Online music sales suffer as listeners pirate tunes: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; The growing popularity of CD burning and illegal song-swapping over the Internet has cut into online music sales, sending them tumbling 25 percent this year, according to a survey released today.
On the money: By Chuck Myers, Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 4, 2002; The World Wide Web provides a useful way to keep track of market action and pick up useful insights on investing. The various markets contain a wealth of information, from equities to commodity listings and more.
Financial education should begin at home with parents: Michelle Singletary, The Color of Money; November 4, 2002; Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill announced last month that his office would aggressively promote financial literacy in our schools. At the same time, the Department of Education announced a $250,000 grant to the Jump$tart Coalition, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to ensure that students have skills to be financially competent upon graduation from high school.
Financial peace begins with budget: By Carol Wersich, Scripps Howard News Service; November 4, 2002; Mary Branson’s husband, Brian, loves to splurge on his motorcycles. “It wouldn’t be my first choice, because motorcycles make me a little nervous,” she says, “but he is constantly personalizing his cycles, adding a little piece of chrome here or a piece of leather there or a new headlight or a button or a lever.”
Tagliabue vows to crack down on illegal hits: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue sent a letter to all coaches putting them on notice to end the illegal hits that resulted in $125,000 in fines to two players last week.
Injury Roundup: Seattle’s Brown out with broken right foot: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; The Seattle Seahawks lost veteran linebacker Chad Brown for the rest of the season after he broke his right foot during the second quarter of Sunday’s 14-3 loss to the Washington Redskins.
NFL Roundup: Brady beats Bills, Bledose: Patriots’ quarterback throws four TDs in 38-7 win; The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Tom Brady exchanged cordial greetings with former teammate Drew Bledsoe before and after Sunday’s game. Brady saved his biggest statement for the game, sparking the New England Patriots to a 38-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Irish still optimistic about national championship: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Even though Notre Dame’s undefeated season is over, the Fighting Irish believe they can still reach their goals.
Huskers defenseless against Texas air attack: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; Nebraska wanted to shut down the Texas running game Saturday, and it succeeded, holding the Longhorns to just 79 rushing yards.
Irish squander golden opportunity: Notre Dame could have moved past Miami in BCS poll, but was upended by Boston College; By Bill Campbell, The Dallas Morning News; November 4, 2002; The good news for top-ranked Miami is that it awakened in time to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit to a 42-17 victory at Rutgers on Saturday.
Police group endorses Biggs in AG race: November 4, 2002; The Kansas State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police has announced their endorsement of Chris Biggs, Democratic candidate for attorney general.
Kidnapping plot foiled: November 4, 2002; David Beckham is reviewing his family’s security arrangements after police arrested nine people in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap his pop star wife, Victoria.
Sooners grab No. 1 in poll: November 4, 2002; A shaky win by Miami against one of the worst teams in the country became a big loss Sunday the Hurricanes are out as No. 1.
Chiefs ready for break after wild first half: The Associated Press; November 4, 2002; The usual bumps, bruises, tweaks and strains of life in the NFL are one thing. But for the Kansas City Chiefs, 4-4 at their bye week Sunday, the first half of their season has been a mental and emotional grind, as well.
At long last, city teams know foes: Lions to face BV North; Firebirds will play SME; By Mike Miller; November 4, 2002; It’s been a confusing couple of days for some Class 6A football teams, but the state playoff picture finally is clear.
7-year-old hospitalized after dog attack: By Leita Walker; November 4, 2002; A 7-year-old boy was in fair condition Sunday night at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance after being attacked by a neighbor’s Rottweiler. Tanner Marroquin sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm before his father pulled the dog away, Lawrence Police said.

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