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Freelance writer and television producer Tom D'Antoni gestures during an interview at his home in Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2006. In the mid-80's D'antoni wrote headlines and stories for the tabloids

Rashawn T. Anderson, 18, Topeka, makes his first appearance in Douglas County District Court Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, charged with the first-degree murder of Robert Earl Williams, Feb. 5 outside the Granada in Lawrence, Kan

"There were people farming here a thousand years before the Kansa got here." - Robert Hoard, state archaeologist at the Kansas State Historical Society

Jack Hoffman, associate professor of anthropology at KU, displays three paleoindian spear points found in western Kansas at bison kill sites. Hoffman contributed to a new book on Kansas archeology

Iraqis living in Iran chant slogans, as they mourn during a rally at the Saint Masoumeh shrine in the holy city of Qom, 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Feb

Brandon Woods is embarking on a $5 million remodeling campaign which includes an $876,500 expansion of the main kitchen. This view on the north side of Brandon Woods complex facing Inverness Dr. shows the construction site of the new kitchen

Truman "Bud" Waugh center is congratulated by Marie Galluzzi-Potter, left, Thursday evening as he is announced as the 2005 Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer Award winner during the United Way of Douglas County's annual meeting at the Kansas

Sen. Pat Roberts says an early U.S. withdrawal from Iraq would embolden al-Qaida and other terrorist groups. Roberts spoke Thursday in Baldwin at Baker University's Founders Day celebration

Chandler Shawley, 5, wraps himself in his mother Gabby Shawley's arms as his family and friends play basketball in the front yard of their Lawrence home Wednesday afternoon

Between cooking dinner and tending to her other four children, Lawrence mother Gabby Shawley helps her son Hunter, 9, with some math homework at the kitchen table Thursday evening

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Convict, dog trainer captured after escape from Kansas prison: The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; A prison volunteer and a convicted murderer were caught Friday night in Tennessee, Kansas prison officials said.
Police investigating home-invasion robbery: One man armed with a gun, another with baseball bat; By Eric Weslander; February 24, 2006; Lawrence Police are on the scene this afternoon of a reported home-invasion robbery in the 2500 block of Redbud Lane at Sunflower apartments.
New turnpike interchange to be built near Tonganoxie: New exit result of 2005 ballot issue approved by Leavenworth County voters; World Online staff; February 24, 2006; The Kansas Turnpike Authority announced today it would build a new turnpike exit near Tonganoxie, about 10 miles east of Lawrence. The new interchange, which will be built at Milepost 212 on the turnpike, is in response to a ballot issue approved last year by Leavenworth County voters.
House Speaker blasts school finance attorney: Tells newspaper that attorney critical of new plan can ‘shove it up his ass’; By Scott Rothschild; February 24, 2006; Topeka House Speaker Doug Mays today said he won’t apologize for remarks he made about Alan Rupe, the lead attorney for schools that have successfully sued the state over school finance.
Warm and windy this afternoon: Temperatures climbing into 60s, gusts up to 37 mph; By Dave Toplikar; 08:31 a.m., February 24, 2006 Updated 12:08 p.m.; Hold on to your hat this afternoon - Lawrence was getting some wind gusts as high as 37 mph at noon. “We’ll be warm and windy today,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. “South winds will pick up rather strong today, with those temperatures soaring into the mid 60s.”
Inmate: Yates told her to fake mental illness: February 24, 2006; Andrea Yates once advised a fellow inmate that she could escape prosecution by pretending to be mentally ill and persuading a psychiatrist she suffered from serious disorders, according to court documents filed Thursday by prosecutors.
Committee to reconsider immigrant tuition bill: By Garance Burke - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; Members of a Kansas legislative committee will have an unusual opportunity Wednesday to recast their votes on a bill that would kill a law giving some undocumented immigrants a break on tuition at state universities and colleges.
House approves clinic bill by one vote: Senate increases requirements for abortion providers; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; A bill regulating dozens of medical clinics instead of just abortion providers slipped through the House on Thursday, while a proposal to increase reporting by those providers to the state won Senate approval.
Dodgers’ Gagne back on mound: The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne faced hitters Thursday for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery last June and was pleased with the results.
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Roberts says U.S. must complete its mission against terror in Iraq: By Joel Mathis; February 24, 2006; Amid growing sectarian violence in Iraq, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts on Thursday warned against weakening American resolve in the war on terror.
Hawkins optimistic in wake of incident: By Gary Bedore; February 24, 2006; Kansas University senior guard Jeff Hawkins was eager to get back on the Horejsi Center practice court Thursday - his one-game suspension history.
Woodling: Scouts high on Kaun: By Chuck Woodling; February 24, 2006; Notes and quotes while wondering if Sasha Kaun is how you say Sasha Cohen in Russian :
There is nothing timid about savage ‘Running Scared’: By Jon Niccum; February 24, 2006; Two summers ago I was having dinner with some film critics and industry types in New York when our table was joined by a jovial character actor named Jim Tooey.
Moscow market collapse kills at least 56 people: By Steve Gutterman - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; Rescuers paused repeatedly in hopes of hearing survivors trapped under concrete and metal beams Thursday after a snow-laden roof collapsed on one of Moscow’s biggest markets, killing at least 56 people.
Wal-Mart plans to improve benefits: Retailer’s critics call health care proposal ‘nothing more than a facade’; By Marcus Kabel - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., under attack for its health care coverage for its employees, plans improvements that would include expanding the availability of its lowest cost plan and shortening the waiting periods to enroll part-time workers and their children.
American bags bronze in snowboarding event: February 24, 2006; As they so often do in this Swiss-dominated era of parallel giant slalom, clanging cowbells announced the winner.
People in the news: February 24, 2006; Redford: ‘Fever’ surrounds Sundance Film Festival
Woods works much harder: Tiger advances at Match Play Championship; February 24, 2006; Tiger Woods went from a breeze to a wheeze in the Match Play Championship, not taking the lead until the 10th hole and having to make a 7-foot birdie on the 18th to get past Robert Allenby on Thursday.
Informed decisions: February 24, 2006; To the editor:
MacDougal back closing for Royals: The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; Mike MacDougal retired the final four Oakland batters, striking out two and getting two ground ball outs, to preserve a 2-1 win for Kansas City on Aug. 20.
Hurricane work leads to award: By George Diepenbrock; February 24, 2006; Truman “Bud” Waugh was so busy trying to figure out who would be Lawrence’s adult volunteer of the year Thursday that he was shocked when his name was announced.
On the record: February 24, 2006; Law enforcement report
Law looks to remain perfect in rivalry: By Scott Tittrington; February 24, 2006; An otherwise rough rookie season has included one memorable highlight for Chuck Law.
Tongue in cheek proposal seeks to ban GOP adoption: By Carl Chancellor - Knight Ridder Newspapers; February 24, 2006; If an Ohio lawmaker’s proposal becomes state law, Republicans would be barred from being adoptive parents.
Bill on unattended children passes: The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; Overcoming criticism that it was well-intentioned but misguided, a bill permitting law enforcement officers to ticket motorists who leave young children alone in cars won Senate approval Thursday.
Comparing Steves: February 24, 2006; To the editor:
Two suspects arrested in bank heist: By Tariq Panja - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; One of Britain’s biggest and most audacious robberies was executed with military-style precision: One gang abducted the cash depot manager’s family while another tied up guards and made off with up to $87 million.
Official to challenge conservative on ed board: The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; The president of the McPherson school board will seek a seat on the State Board of Education held by a member of the conservative majority that controls it.
KU Football notebook: February 24, 2006; Make no mistake - this is an important time of year for Kansas University football.
Veritas squads fall to consolation bracket: J-W Staff Reports; February 24, 2006; A lead at halftime didn’t fool Veritas Christian boys basketball coach Doug Bennett.
KU softball once again packing for road: J-W Staff Reports; February 24, 2006; Kansas University’s softball team will continue its month-long road stint this weekend at the Palm Springs, Calif., Classic.
Guard play will likely decide girls showdown: By Chuck Woodling; February 24, 2006; The Lions did it before. Can the Lawrence High’s girls basketball team do it again?
Lawrence Datebook: February 24, 2006; Today: 02-24-06
Militants release photos of kidnapped oil workers: February 24, 2006; Militants released photos of what they claimed were seven of nine foreigners kidnapped in Nigeria and threatened more attacks on the West African country’s volatile oil industry and its workers.
Student shot at school; suspect captured: February 24, 2006; A teenager shot and wounded another student at school Thursday, then fled to a restaurant, where he put the gun to his head before surrendering, police said.
Emergency declared amid report of coup plot: February 24, 2006; President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a state of emergency today as she struggled against a reported coup plot and a possible repeat of the protests that ousted two of her predecessors.
Costs drain profits at H&R Block: February 24, 2006; The costs of settling a number of class-action lawsuits and slower-than-expected business in its tax and mortgage arms caused H&R Block Inc.’s third-quarter profits to drop 68 percent and forced the company to lower annual revenue estimates, the nation’s largest tax preparer said Thursday.
Wittig resentencing scheduled for April: February 24, 2006; A federal judge has scheduled resentencing for former Westar Energy Inc. Chief Executive David Wittig and an ex-bank president for April 24.
City removes bushes near fatality site: February 24, 2006; Overgrown honeysuckle bushes at the corner of Harper Street and East 25th Terrace have been removed by city workers.
Fannie Mae report faults former execs: February 24, 2006; An extensive investigation of embattled Fannie Mae points to its former finance chief and controller as mainly responsible for the accounting failures at the mortgage giant now struggling to emerge from an $11 billion scandal, said a report released Thursday.
Feds to stop funding abstinence program: February 24, 2006; The federal government agreed to stop funding a nationwide program that promotes teen abstinence to settle a lawsuit alleging the money was used for Christian proselytizing.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: February 24, 2006; From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 24, 1906: “Local youngsters who have been dancing altogether too much will soon have a chance to rest. Lent is not so very far away. : Dr. Snow of the university is an accepted authority on the fact the groundhog and woodchuck are one and the same. But even Dr. Snow has not ventured to assert the groundhog is an infallible weather instrument. : Many from Lawrence will go to Kansas City to see the famous Sarah Bernhardt in ‘Camille’ at Convention Hall.”
Swimmers battling with MU in team race: J-W Staff Reports; February 24, 2006; The Kansas University swimming and diving team is in fourth place after two days of competition at the Big 12 Conference Championships, nipping at Missouri’s heels.
Nuclear density gauge stolen in Jeff. County: February 24, 2006; A nuclear density gauge and other equipment were stolen Sunday from a residence and barn near 126th Street and Rawlins Road in Jefferson County, the sheriff’s department said Wednesday.
T-shirts to be given away at today’s games: February 24, 2006; Lawrence High School and Free State High School T-shirts have been given out for free all week at the two schools, and now members of the public can have a shirt of their choice before tonight’s basketball games at Free State.
Seven people connected to anthrax patient: February 24, 2006; Seven people have been given antibiotics as a precaution against anthrax after a drum maker who imported raw animal hides became infected with the disease, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday.
Today in history: February 24, 2006; On Feb. 24, 1868, the House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate.
Old Home Town- 25 years ago: February 24, 2006; At least a 25 percent increase in the Kansas University student fee would be necessary to comply with a state Senate committee’s request to make fees more in line with the cost of providing a college education. So said Keith Nitcher, university director of business affairs.
Negotiations resolve hostage situation: February 24, 2006; A hostage situation in a central Phoenix high-rise ended peacefully Thursday night when the gunman surrendered and his captives were released, a police spokesman said.
KU curator hit by car: February 24, 2006; A Kansas University library staff member was flown by air ambulance to a hospital Thursday morning after being struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk.
Police: Five deaths at home ruled homicides: February 24, 2006; Five people, including two children, found shot to death inside a rented home this week were murdered, police said Thursday.
Applebee’s profits cost CEO his tip: February 24, 2006; After a less-than-satisfactory year for company profits, directors of restaurant operator Applebee’s International Inc. have decided not to tip the chief executive.
Dog walker discovers bodies of two men: February 24, 2006; A man walking his dog Thursday in a heavily wooded area stumbled across two bodies.
Senate approves cruelty to animals bill: February 24, 2006; Senators were unanimous Thursday in their desire to see deliberate killing, maiming or torturing of animals become a felony.
Jensen moves up: February 24, 2006; Lawrence’s Brian Jensen moved up two spots Wednesday and now is in 51st place after four stages of the Amgen Tour of California bike race taking place in northern California.
New Orleans poses health care opportunity: David Broder; February 24, 2006; On Tuesday afternoon, Mike Leavitt, the secretary of health and human services, made another of his frequent trips to New Orleans on a mission that speaks volumes about his approach to what is arguably the most important domestic policy job in the federal government.
Sellers have few choices when buyer’s loan denied: David W. Myers; February 24, 2006; Q: We accepted an offer to sell our home in January for $210,000. The buyer had a certificate from a bank that said he was qualified to borrow up to $220,000, which would be more than enough to complete the transaction. Last week, the buyer notified us that he is canceling the sale because the bank will no longer give him the loan that he was promised. Can we sue the buyer or bank for misrepresentation or fraud?
Where’s the beef?: An Italian publication takes Europeans to task for timidity in addressing the Danish cartoon conflagrations.; February 24, 2006; The Corriere della Sera publication in Milan, Italy, had some harsh and unflattering words for fellow Europeans regarding the Danish cartoon controversy and the violence and murder that have resulted - and continue to occur with agitation from a number of Islamic world sources.
Patrol seeks fuel deals: February 24, 2006; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.10 at several locations throughout Lawrence. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Spills send Cohen to silver medal: Japan’s Arakawa stays on her feet to snag country’s first gold in Turin; By Michelle Kaufman - Knight Ridder Newspapers; February 24, 2006; Shizuka Arakawa cannot match Sasha Cohen’s breathtaking spiral or Irina Slutskaya’s athleticism. But the 24-year-old figure skater came away with the Olympic gold medal Thursday night - Japan’s one and only medal of these Games - because she did the one thing Cohen and Slutskaya were unable to do.
Dubai company agrees to delay U.S. ports takeover: By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; A United Arab Emirates company offered Thursday to delay part of its $6.8 billion takeover of most operations at six U.S. ports to give the Bush administration more time to convince skeptical lawmakers the deal poses no security risks.
Heitshusen happy to finally have his shot: Knee injury kept Free State senior out of earlier meeting against school he once served as ballboy for; By Tom Keegan; February 24, 2006; After all those years listening to his sister Holly belt out cheers for Lawrence High and watching his brother Todd bury jumpers for the Lions, the time had arrived for Free State High senior Scott Heitshusen to hear his name announced with the starters at the gym where he did so much cheering as a little boy.
Gordon eager to sell his skills: Former KU star hopes his savvy shines through at NFL Combine; By Ryan Wood; February 24, 2006; It’s perhaps a bit unfair to some degree, but Charles Gordon certainly had to have some idea what he was up against when declaring for the NFL Draft last month - a belief that on-field savvy can be taught if a prospect has the unteachables taken care of.
White House report finds widespread failures during Hurricane Katrina: By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; Flawed government planning for major disasters led to rampant confusion during the slow federal response to Hurricane Katrina, the White House concluded Thursday in a report focusing more on fixing shortfalls before the next storm season than on assigning blame.
Iraqi government orders daytime curfews amid violence: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; Gunmen killed dozens of civilians Thursday and dumped their bodies in a ditch, as the government ordered a tough daytime curfew of Baghdad and three provinces to stem the sectarian violence that has left at least 114 dead since the bombing of a Shiite shrine.
Murder charge filed in downtown killing: 18-year-old Topekan may face additional felony counts; By Eric Weslander; February 24, 2006; Prosecutors on Thursday filed a first-degree murder charge against a Topeka man accused of shooting and killing another man outside a Lawrence nightclub after a hip-hop show.
XX Olympic Winter Games ratings fizzle: February 24, 2006; The XX Olympic Winter Games (8 p.m., NBC) continues. Scheduled events include the figure-skating champions gala, alpine skiing (the women’s giant slalom gold medal final), four-man bobsled and the men’s 10,000 meter gold medal speed-skating event.
Tabloid writer admits he made it all up: By Joseph B. Frazier - Associated Press Writer; February 24, 2006; You plop your can of pork and beans on the supermarket’s checkout belt and move along past the tabloids bleating lurid details of the escapades of this or that starlet.
Violence surrounding cartoon a global issue, panelists say: By George Diepenbrock; February 24, 2006; Moussa Elbayoumy thinks the violence and protests in recent weeks in the Muslim world about a political cartoon initially published in a Danish newspaper have overshadowed the peaceful tactics first used.
Agent: Design helped fire’s spread: No accelerants found at scene; judge rules Rose should stand trial; By Eric Weslander; February 24, 2006; The design of the Boardwalk Apartments contributed to the rapid spread of the deadly fire that destroyed a building at the complex last fall, an investigator said Thursday.
Casting calls: Area filmmakers take innovative approaches to luring acting talent; By Jon Niccum; February 24, 2006; Larry Holden has worked with hundreds of actors over the years, both as a performer and a director of independent movies.
Prehistory of Kansas is not what you thought: Book explores early hunters, gatherers and farmers in area; By Dave Ranney; February 24, 2006; If pressed, most Kansans would guess the Kansa Indians were the state’s first farmers and corn was their first crop.
Home for disabled accused of abuse: State advocacy group sues Community Living Opportunities Inc.; February 24, 2006; A Lawrence home for developmentally disabled adults has been accused of abuse and neglect by the state’s federally funded advocacy group for the disabled and now faces a lawsuit.
School funding plan no shoo-in: Attorney says $500M not enough for court; By Scott Rothschild; February 24, 2006; After years of bitter debate on school finance, a bipartisan, three-year, no-new-taxes, $500 million funding increase emerged Thursday and won Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ blessing.
Play together, stay together: KU researcher uncovers common traits among diverse happy families; By Sophia Maines; February 24, 2006; Basketballs fly. Amanda shouts as a friend yanks her braids. And little Chandler, off in the yard, dangles upside down from a tree limb.
Roberts lauds Baker, calls for U.S. resolve in war on terror: U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan.; February 24, 2006; The following is the text of a speech given Thursday by U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., at Baker University:
This time, judges had it right: Figure skating champ only one left standing; By Randy Harvey - The Baltimore Sun; February 24, 2006; The judges for the Winter Olympics women’s figure skating competition got it right. What fun is that?
Bracing for boomers: Brandon Woods orders $5M in upgrades; By Mark Fagan; February 24, 2006; Brandon Woods Retirement Community is spending $5 million to increase privacy, expand food offerings and provide luxury-style amenities for its more than 300 residents.
Mavericks pull away: Dallas wins 13th straight at home; The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; With Josh Howard hurt and the Dallas Mavericks struggling on both ends of the court, Dirk Nowitzki knew he had to start scoring.
Haskell icon and longtime coach Scotty Harjo dies at 78: By Dave Ranney; February 24, 2006; Haskell Indian Nations University has lost one of its dearest friends, Scotty Harjo.
Late bucket saves ‘Nova: No. 2 Wildcats survive Cincy’s upset bid; The Associated Press; February 24, 2006; Pick. Pass. Layup. Villanova’s winning basket came just that easy.
The Knight stuff: LHS senior proving he has game to go with his famous name; By Scott Tittrington; February 24, 2006; From his dad came a love of the mid-range jump shot.

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