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A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pack of cyclists whisked by along the circuit at East Potomac Park while the golf course parking lot filled with luxury SUVs parked next to older, inexpensive economy cars, all with the Washington Monument in the background. The scene highlighted what residents say are ...

KU journalism grad sues Pentagon after being fired from Stars & Stripes

LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas journalism graduate is suing the Pentagon after being fired from the Stars and Stripes for comments about the military publication’s editorial freedom. Lara Korte received a notice of separation from the Pentagon on Aug. 21, along with editor-in-chief ...

Justice Dept. sues KCK Public Schools over transgender policies

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools over its policies for transgender students, escalating a monthslong standoff and threat to withhold federal funding if the school district did not comply. The lawsuit, which the department is calling ...

Labor Day will bring closures, altered hours across Lawrence

As Labor Day approaches, multiple organizations will have altered service hours and closures on Monday in recognition of the holiday. • City of Lawrence offices will be closed. • Douglas County government offices – including the Treasurer’s Office, Administration and Register of ...