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DIONNE CHAVEZ, LAWRENCE, helps her daughter Sarah with a hair accessory before going on stage at the St. John the Evangelist Mexican Fiesta. The event is June 24-25 at St. John's Catholic Church, 1234 Ky

Abby Thompson, 13, laughs in the company of her friends underneath a fountain at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, Seventh and Kentucky streets. The pool officially opened for the summer Saturday

JESSICA BRECHEISEN, OF EUDORA, brushes her Angus steer Shorts before the livestock auction at the 4-H Douglas County Free Fair. The Fair is July 31-Aug. 7

Monty Python's Spamalot grabbed 14 Tony Award nominations, including nods in all three design categories for a musical

Bill Rancic, right, is greeted by friends and family upon arriving home at Chicago's Midway Airport for the first time since winning the first "Apprentice" television contest in 2004. Rancic said it was hard to keep the show secret after returning home

Robert Dojonovic, of Monessen, Pa., works out at the Center for Fitness and Health in Rostraver, Pa. Dojonovic wears the calorie-counting Bodybugg by Pittsburgh-based BodyMedia

WASTE OIL From the restaurant flyers is disposed in a metal drum. The Sandy Spring, Md., Friends School students stuck a plastic hose into the grimy container, drew out the goo and ran it through a filter

SANDY SPRING, Md., friends school students went to a local restaurant to stock up on a yellow-orange fluid they all agreed looked nasty. Moyra Scauffler, 11, above, thought its color was like mango juice

Danica Patrick, who finished fourth in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, describes her race experience in an interview before the victory celebration. The gala was Monday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis

David Letterman, co-owner of the Rahal Letterman team, congratulates driver Danica Patrick after she finished fourth at the Indianapolis 500. Patrick raced Sunday in Indianapolis

Surveyor Brad Zilliox of Landplan Engineering surveys outside Allen Fieldhouse

Workers begin demolition work outside Allen Fieldhouse, among the first steps in building the Booth Family Hall of Athletics. Thanks to a $5 million donation from David and Suzanne Booth and their family, work began on the project earlier this month

Chicago starting pitcher Mark Buehrle waves to fans after being taken out of the game by manager Ozzie Guillen in the ninth inning. The White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-4, Monday at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago

San Antonio's Tim Duncan is double-teamed by Phoenix's Joe Johnson, left, and Amare Stoudemire during the third quarter

Using a blanket to shield himself from chiggers, Aaron Keller, 19, a Kansas University sophomore enjoyed some sun last week at his Lawrence home

West Junior High School Student Council, co-presidents, Maggie Hull, left, and her twin sister, Rosie, enjoy the school's renovated courtyard, designed by a group of Kansas University architecture students

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Police searching for purse snatchers: By Holly Naylor; May 31, 2005; Lawrence Police are looking for four men suspected in two separate purse snatchings this weekend.
U.S. Supreme Court to take up Kansas death penalty controversy: By the Associated Press; May 31, 2005; The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that it will review a ruling that struck down Kansas’ capital punishment law, creating the possibility that seven former death row inmates eventually could face execution.
Stormy weather possible this evening: By Dave Toplikar; May 31, 2005; Soak up the sun this morning, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. Because we could get some cloudy and wet weather this evening, overnight and into Wednesday morning.
On the record: May 31, 2005; Police blotter
Beirut voters endorse new Hariri: By Sam F. Ghattas - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; The son of assassinated former premier Rafik Hariri swept Beirut legislative elections, officials said Monday, in a solid rejection of Syrian influence that marked a turning point in Lebanese politics.
Hiding facts won’t make them go away: Trudy Rubin; May 31, 2005; In the wake of Newsweek’s retraction of its Quran desecration story, some conservative media know exactly why this error occurred.
Tissue donations a way to let crash victim keep giving: By Eric Weslander; May 31, 2005; B.J. Irvin’s family members have made a decision they hope will allow her to keep helping people even after her death.
Reality TV rejects: What happens after cameras go bye-bye; By Derrik J. Lang - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; So you want to be on a reality TV show? Be prepared. If you actually make it, you’re probably going to lose.
President vows to complete ‘mission’: By Pete Yost - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; Quoting letters of the fallen from the war in Iraq, President Bush vowed Monday to a Memorial Day audience of military families and soldiers in uniform that the nation will honor its dead by striving for peace and democracy, no matter the cost.
Families of Kansas soldiers killed in Iraq remember sacrifices: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; It has been more than two years since Sgt. Jacob Butler left Kansas for duty in Iraq, leaving his post at Fort Riley and his family in Wellsville.
Classmate suspected in Ohio murder-suicide: By Kate Roberts - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; When the 49 students in Riverside High School’s class of 2005 marched into the gymnasium for commencement Sunday, they could not help but notice two empty seats.
MLB briefs: May 31, 2005; Vidro could be back after All-Star break Rockies re-call No. 1 pick Wright starts throwing
Red Sox announcer killed in car crash: May 31, 2005; A play-by-play announcer for a Spanish-language radio station that broadcasts Red Sox games died in a car crash early Monday, only hours after broadcasting Boston’s victory over the Yankees in New York.
Brown’s future up in air: By Chris Sheridan - Associated Press Basketball Writer; May 31, 2005; Larry Brown made a hasty exit at practice Monday before anyone asked him about the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are eager to become Brown’s next employer.
Suns getting defensive: Phoenix avoids elimination, 111-106; By Jaime Aron - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 31, 2005; Amare Stoudemire was tired of hearing how Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs were using their experience to teach the young Phoenix Suns a lesson in playoff basketball.
Cubs climb above .500 mark: Chicago uses three home runs to defeat Dodgers, 5-3, improve to 25-24; The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; The Chicago Cubs still are a power-hitting team, as the Los Angeles Dodgers found out.
Wheldon pockets $1.53 million: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; Dan Wheldon has four victories this year - including a win in the Indianapolis 500 that earned him the winner’s share of $1.53 million.
Quarterfinals set at French Open: Sharapova, Henin-Hardenne to square off today in Paris; May 31, 2005; Maria Sharapova won in 10 minutes Monday at the French Open. Justine Henin-Hardenne took a lot longer.
Big trouble for Little E: Earnhardt’s struggles culminate at Charlotte; The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; Dale Earnhardt Jr. was jeered by the fans, criticized by his fired crew chief and ripped by his uncle, the man who typically has been his most loyal supporter.
Raising the bottom line: Jayhawks’ sports budget rapidly increasing; By Ryan Wood; May 31, 2005; Mike Maddox cracked a joke at the Kansas University Athletic Corp. advisory board meeting earlier this month.
Briefly: May 31, 2005; Macedonian official to speak at KU KU awards seven top doctoral fellowships KU faculty members win teaching honors KU engineering school honors prof, alumni
Datebook: May 31, 2005; Events for the next week
Used cooking oil turned into bus fuel: Maryland students plan to run environmentally-frie; By Fern Shen - The Washington Post; May 31, 2005; Usually, when these kids go to the California Tortilla restaurant in Olney, Md., it’s to get some burritos or chips and salsa.
GOP afraid to use power: Cal Thomas; May 31, 2005; The so-called “compromise” by 14 Senate “moderates” over the nomination of judges to the federal bench was a victory for an institution and a defeat for the Constitution. It also ignored the results of the last election and revealed, once again, that at least some Republicans apparently suffer from power attachment disorder - an inability to handle the responsibilities that come from being in the majority.
Briefly: May 31, 2005; Bail denied for suspect in murder, crane standoff U.S. to file WTO case over Airbus subsidies Vietnam War poet dies Algae causing illness, death in sea lions
Future of religion - and politics?: Jane Eisner; May 31, 2005; I have met the future of American religion, and it looks like this.
Airspace: May 31, 2005; How long before some off-course plane is shot down in the Washington area?
Briefly: May 31, 2005; Mexican restaurant gets a bit too hot Lawrence man dies in K-10 accident Fire destroys home south of Stull Patrol seeks fuel deals
Run raises money and spirits: By Jay Senter; May 31, 2005; Jefri Leonardi admits she was a bit apprehensive in 2001 attending the first Heather’s Run, a fund-raiser named after her 12-year-old daughter.
What’s hot and happening for summer: A kid-friendly guide for stuff to do on vacation; May 31, 2005; Fun things to do over the summer months
Suicide bombers target former Iraqi police forces: By Aamer Madhani - Chicago Tribune; May 31, 2005; At least 25 people were killed and dozens more wounded during a coordinated attack Monday by two suicide bombers who blew themselves up while milling about in a crowd of former police commandos protesting outside a government office south of the capital.
Lawrence honors its own on Memorial Day: By Eric Weslander; May 31, 2005; A trumpet sounded at 10 a.m. Monday in the Barker Neighborhood.
Downtown 2000 creates holes in city’s budget: Lack of revenues could lead to tax increase; By Chad Lawhorn; May 31, 2005; The streetscape was dramatically changed, but the vaunted Downtown 2000 project isn’t paying off as expected. That means Lawrence taxpayers could face a pocketbook lesson on the risks associated with being a developer.
Bleeding Kansas focus of new film: By Terry Rombeck; May 31, 2005; The history of Bleeding Kansas has hit the big screen.
White Sox rally past Angels: Thomas returns, gets hurt; Chicago wins in ninth; The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; The Big Hurt returned : and promptly got hurt again.
Where Beckham goes, spotlight follows: Soccer celebrity in New York for Memorial Day - and with him come cameras, reporters, fans; By Filip Bondy - New York Daily News; May 31, 2005; Absent a soccer ball, a Spice Girl or a free-kick opportunity, David Beckham appears rather ordinary sitting Monday in front of international photographers who ignore commands to stop flashing bulbs in the face of England’s captain.
Tulane No. 1 seed: May 31, 2005; Tulane is heading into the NCAA baseball tournament with the No. 1 national seed.
Horoscopes: May 31, 2005; For Tuesday, May 31
Briefcase: May 31, 2005; Roomba’s cousin ready to clean up Businesses should aim to please mothers
Litigation costs on school funding suit reach $2.8M: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; The cost of litigation over the constitutionality of the system Kansas uses to pay for public education has surpassed $2.8 million, with the various school districts that have been plaintiffs in the case accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total.
Mild winter sets stage for itchy, chigger-rich summer: By Alicia Henrikson; May 31, 2005; They might be tiny, but they can pack a powerful bite that leaves folks itching for weeks.
Gadgets weigh workouts: High-tech devices help monitor training; By Mike Crissey - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; Forget just feeling the burn. Some people tired of the treadmill and frustrated with food diaries are turning to pricey gadgets that can help them see the burn.
Kansas’ goal: to get in ‘upper half’ of league: By Ryan Wood; May 31, 2005; Like most college athletic departments, when Kansas University has more money to spend, it spends it.
Patrick’s Indy run creates new hero: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; Danica Patrick lived up to the hype. Now, what does she do for an encore?
K.C. fires hitting coach: May 31, 2005; The struggling Kansas City Royals fired hitting coach Jeff Pentland on Monday after the team’s sixth straight loss dropped their record to a major-league-worst 13-37.
Briefly: May 31, 2005; Conservatives select female candidate Russia, Georgia agree on troop withdrawal Pope enters debate on fertility treatments Deadly mosque attack sparks rampage
Guantanamo inmates testify on abuse: By Paisley Dodds - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; One Guantanamo prisoner told a military panel that American troops beat him so badly he wets his pants now. Another detainee claimed U.S. troops stripped prisoners in Afghanistan and intimidated them with dogs so they would admit to militant activity.
Play, musical designers no longer compete for Tony: By Michael Kuchwara - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; Sets. Costumes. Lighting. They provide some of the most potent memories of Broadway shows. And now the Tony Awards are doubling their recognition.
Closing arguments in Jackson case could be crucial: By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; As the Michael Jackson child molestation trial moves into its final stages, closing arguments could prove even more decisive here than in many other trials.
Hilton to wed another Paris: May 31, 2005; Hotel heiress and “The Simple Life” reality TV star Paris Hilton is engaged to her boyfriend, Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis, her spokesman said Monday.
PBS features wonder women: May 31, 2005; “Double Dare” on “Independent Lens” (9 p.m., PBS) looks at two women from two different generations working as female stunt doubles. Now a grandmother, Jeannie Epper once took falls and kicked butt for “Wonder Woman” star Lynda Carter. Now she worries about retirement and the dwindling number of roles for women older than 30.
Jayni to dish light, delicate menu: J-W Staff Reports; May 31, 2005; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “In Season: Light & Delicate Spring Menu.”
In the halls: May 31, 2005; What are your summer plans?
Free State’s school resource officer enjoys helping teens: By Sally Campbell and Amy Soules - J-W Teen Advisory Board; May 31, 2005; Grabbing a doughnut and a cup of steaming, hot coffee, Free State High School’s Resource Officer Matt Sarna drives down Sixth Street at 7:30 a.m. each day and pulls into the school parking lot. The day of our visit, Sarna begins by getting ready to teach one to two hours in a classroom setting.
Double Take: Teen’s younger sibling asking about the birds and the bees: Wes Crenshaw & Jenny Kane; May 31, 2005; Dear Wes and Jenny: My little sister has been asking me a lot of questions about where babies come from. My parents seem to be oblivious to the fact that they need to start telling her the facts. Is it overstepping my boundaries as a sibling to tell her the basics so that she will not continue to be clueless?
‘90s market wasn’t just a bubble: May 31, 2005; Q: I continually hear of the “great” stock market of the ‘90s. But I wonder how much of that was the bubble at the end of the decade. If that rise had not occurred, would the results have been lackluster?
Home sales slow, prices rise in April: Real estate market picks up in Baldwin; By Mark Fagan; May 31, 2005; Sale prices for homes in Lawrence and Douglas County continue to rise, and the number of sales continues to drop, according to a new report.
Chirac seeks to salvage legacy after EU referendum’s defeat: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; President Jacques Chirac moved swiftly Monday to shake up his government after a stinging referendum defeat of the European Union’s constitution, with his beleaguered prime minister expected to be the main victim.
EU in disarray after French vote: Constitution’s rejection seen as a severe blow to European unification; By William J. Kole - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; The dramatic French “no” to the European Union’s first constitution and indications the Netherlands will deliver the same verdict this week have European leaders scrambling to contain damage to the bloc’s unification project.
Man, accused of shooting trooper, apologizes - but blames ‘society’: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; A man accused of shooting a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper numerous times after a weekend traffic stop apologized to the trooper’s family - but blamed society for his actions and said he was “temporarily insane” at the time of the shooting
Zebra mussels thriving at El Dorado: The Associated Press; May 31, 2005; City water officials are relieved to find that zebra mussel larvae discovered in high numbers last August in Cheney Reservoir - where Wichita gets about 60 percent of its water - have disappeared.
Bad decision: May 31, 2005; To the editor: I moved to the Lawrence community in the early ‘90s and absolutely fell in love with the people, fellow golfers and Kansas University football and basketball.
Right move: May 31, 2005; To the editor: The residents of Lawrence should be singing praises and sighing with relief over the news that our city government has taken over the management and maintenance of Memorial Park Cemetery.
Royal waste: May 31, 2005; To the editor: I was flabbergasted to learn that Britain’s queen has great importance to maintaining its democracy (May 24 column by David Gelernter of Yale and The Weekly Standard).
No surprise: J-W Editorials; May 31, 2005; The exoneration of the University of Missouri’s police chief was predictable.
KU architecture students give lift to West Junior High courtyard: By Terry Rombeck; May 31, 2005; Students didn’t like to hang out much in the old West Junior High School courtyard.
Late trip reports common in House: DeLay scandal puts renewed focus on lawmakers’ travel; By Larry Margasak - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2005; Scrutiny of Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s travel has led to the belated disclosure of at least 198 previously unreported special interest trips by House members and their aides, including eight years of travel by the second-ranking Democrat, an Associated Press review has found.

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