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Barberis pleads not guilty to sex-crime charge
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
A Cape Girardeau man waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty Thursday on a sex-crime charge related to a nursing home. David H. Barberis, 55, was arrested in February for deviate sexual intercourse. His next court date is July 11. Watch for more later at www.semissourian.com and in Friday's Southeast Missourian...
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1 dead, dozens hurt in La. plant explosion
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
GEISMAR, La. (AP) -- An ground-rattling explosion at a chemical plant in Louisiana ignited a blaze Thursday that killed at least one person and left dozens more hurt, officials said. Thirty-seven people were taken to area hospitals by helicopter or ambulance, and another 24 with minor injuries were taken to a hospital by school bus, according to Clay Henry of Acadian Ambulance Service...
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Judge says $2 million doesn't meet bond conditions for Saudi man
(State News ~ 06/13/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A 24-year-old Saudi man accused of hiring his roommate to kill a central Missouri bar owner didn't meet bond conditions when the Saudi government posted $2 million to get him out of jail, a Warrensburg, Mo., judge told the Missouri Court of Appeals...
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Corn crop reduced to reflect wet spring; still record crop
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Corn farmers are feeling the impact of a cool, wet spring but are expected to bring in a record crop this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its monthly report released Wednesday that farmers are expected to bring in 14 billion bushels of corn this year. That's 135 million bushels less than last month's estimate, reflecting the impact of the cooler spring...
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$2M Lotto winner says he'll keep working
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
It's difficult for Amanda Richardson to stop smiling these days. She went from being a carhop at a local drive-in to being a millionaire less than a week ago, and she and her fiancé, Michael Magarian, still are letting the news soak in. "We always play the Lotto," Michael said. "We've played the Wednesday and Saturday games for years. We play the Quick Picks and let the computer pick the numbers."...
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House fire on Sylvan Lane causes about $15,000 worth of damage
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
Members of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department work to battle a blaze Wednesday at a house on the 600 block of Sylvan Lane. The fire was discovered in the basement by the occupants of the home. All three occupants were safely evacuated. Capt. Mike Allen, an investigator with the Cape Girardeau Fire ...
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Wallingford, Libla named to Mo. Senate Medicaid committee
(State News ~ 06/13/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Seven Republicans and three Democrats have been appointed to a Missouri Senate committee that will study potential changes to the Medicaid health-care program for the poor. The panel could be one of several looking into a Medicaid overhaul or expansion, because the House also is forming committees on the subject. ...
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Relief from the heat at Apple Creek
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com ABOVE: Charlie Roberts of Hickman, Ky., flips into the cool waters of Apple Creek on Wednesday in Old Appleton. ...
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Man arrested, charged after switching mother's medicine with marijuana
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- An Advance man was arrested and charged Wednesday with two counts of the Class C felony of distribution of a controlled substance and elder abuse after admitting he switched his 85-year-old mother's medications with marijuana. According to a news release issued by Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell D. ...
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Cape chamber to receive funds for tourism marketing
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce soon will receive more than $37,000 from the Missouri Division of Tourism. State Rep. Donna Lichtenegger, R-Cape Girardeau, announced the award Wednesday. Lichtenegger said the money was awarded through the division's Cooperative Marketing Program and will be used for marketing and advertising projects to help promote the area as a tourist destination...
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Grant will help put more deputies out on patrol in Scott County
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
BENTON, Mo. -- Sheriff's deputies in Scott County will spend more time on patrol, thanks to a state grant. Capt. Kenneth Kinder of the Scott County Sheriff's Department advised county commissioners during their regular meeting Tuesday that the department was approved for a grant of $28,592.54 from the Missouri Department of Public Safety's 2014 Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Fund...
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Sikeston city manager resigns
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Mayors and council members change every couple of years in Sikeston, but the sudden change in the city manager office after well more than a decade came as a surprise to many. Former city manager Doug Friend submitted his resignation Tuesday, effective at the end of that work day, after almost 30 years as a city employee. "We were all shocked," said Mayor Jerry Pullen. "He's been here for 28 years with the city -- he first walked in here as a young man at age 25."...
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Gee, Mets shut down Cardinals
(Professional Sports ~ 06/13/13)
NEW YORK -- Dillon Gee is grateful for the recent spate of bad weather -- in more ways than one. Gee revealed he has tendinitis in his right elbow and was able to make his start Wednesday night because two rainouts last week in Washington pushed his turn back a couple of days...
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Pipe bomb device the source of explosion Sunday
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
The device that prompted the evacuation of a Cape Girardeau neighborhood Sunday morning was a pipe bomb, a federal agent said Wednesday. David Salzmann, 44, of Jackson was jailed Tuesday on charges of second-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, unlawful possession of a weapon and violation of an order of protection after what police described as a failed suicide attempt outside the house where his wife was staying...
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State golfer takes a liking to Dalhousie
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/13)
The lone Missourian in the AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship is no stranger to Dalhousie Golf Club. Amanda Kim had quite a bit of success at the course this past fall, winning the Missouri Class 2 individual state championship as a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt South High School...
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June events bring positive economic effect to Cape
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
Summer is shaping up well on the visitor front for the city of Cape Girardeau -- based on, at least in part, three major events taking place during June that almost are certain to produce extra economic activity. Ongoing this week is the American Junior Golf Association's Rolex Girls Junior Championship, a four-day event at Dalhousie Golf Club. The tournament brings to town more than 70 participating golfers and their families, coaches, officials and association representatives...
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Jason Smith to serve on House Natural Resources and Judiciary committees
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
Missouri's newest congressman, Republican Jason Smith, received committee assignments Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Smith will serve on two U.S. House of Representatives committees -- Natural Resources and Judiciary. The role of committees in Congress is to decide which pieces of proposed legislation move forward for a vote by the entire House or Senate...
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Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in 3OT Stanley Cup opener
(Professional Sports ~ 06/13/13)
CHICAGO -- Andrew Shaw scored on a deflection in triple overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in a riveting Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night. Michael Roszival shot the puck from the right point into traffic. ...
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Steady play keeps Alison Lee tied atop Rolex leaderboard
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/13)
Two rounds down and two rounds to go, there has been just one constant at the AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship at Dalhousie Golf Club: Alison Lee. Lee, No. 1 in the Polo golf rankings entering the tournament, held the title of co-leader after the first round. She retained that status after round two, merely switching her partner atop the leaderboard from 15-year-old Allisen Corpuz of Hawaii to 18-year-old Casey Danielson of Wisconsin...
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Dan Cotner recognized for 74 years with Cape municipal band
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
It only took Dr. Dan Cotner 74 years to set the record for longest tenure with the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band, a number many say will probably never be duplicated. Cotner -- also known as "Cape Girardeau's own River City Music Man" by his bandmates -- first joined the band as a trombone player in 1940 when he was 17. ...
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Plaza Tire Service iPad Drawing for Grand Opening
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/13)
In honor of its 50th Anniversary and the Grand Opening of its new flagship store on S. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Plaza Tire Service held a drawing for an iPad. Customers submitted their email addresses to enter throughout May, and the winner was contacted electronically...
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Poolside Fun
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/13)
My daughter, Aaliyah Brown, having some poolside fun!!!
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Baby Fawn
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/13)
I heard someting crying outside my window and much to my surprise it was a baby fawn. Thought this was a cute picture and wanted to share with all. Thank you Sheila Crtes
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Beautiful Sunset
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/13)
Sunset on a hot summer evening.
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Lindgren named Southeast Region Logger of the Year
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/13)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Crader Distributing Company, headquartered in Marble Hill, recently assisted in the recognition of a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Logger of the Year. Dustin Lindgren of Patton was named the Southeast Regional Logger of the Year for 2012...
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The Humane Society's Featured Pet
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/13/13)
Marley is a 2 year old yellow lab. He is already neutered. Marley is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri 334-5837. See more pets available at semopets.org.
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Kingdom Rock-Vacation Bible School
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/13)
Kingdom Rock-Vacation Bible School June 24-28 from 8:45-11:45 AM "Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God's victorious power isn't a fairy tale--it changes kids forever." Parents can register children the morning of VBS or download a registration form from our website. Form can be mailed or brought to the Chapel office M-F 8am-5pm. If you have any questions please contact our Children and Family Pastor Jeremy Kallin at jeremy@capebiblechapel.org...
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The Great Escape - Small Green Dinosaur Loose
(Submitted Story ~ 06/13/13)
A Spot Kota Contest is being held at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill. Residents should be on the lookout for a small green Triceratops. The triceratops, named Kota, slipped out of her cage and crept out the door on Monday, June 3 from the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History. ...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
Today is Thursday, June 13, the 164th day of 2013. There are 201 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 13, 1983, the U.S. space probe Pioneer 10, launched in 1972, became the first spacecraft to leave the solar system as it crossed the orbit of Neptune...
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Lopez claims Latinos are realizing power in media
(Entertainment ~ 06/13/13)
WASHINGTON -- Jennifer Lopez said Latinos in the United States are starting to realize their power in politics and media, and that makes the timing good for her latest undertaking: Lobbying for greater diversity in TV programming. The entertainer spoke Wednesday at the Cable Show, a communications convention, before new programming set to launch July 18 on the NUVOtv network. Lopez serves as chief creative officer of the English-language Latino channel...
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Who's neXt 6/13/13
(Community ~ 06/13/13)
Chad Meyer McCormick, son of Nancy and Jerry Bledsoe of Kelso, Mo., received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He will complete his residency at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. McCormick is an alumnus of Notre Dame High School and Southeast Missouri State University...
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Next calendar 6/13/13
(Community ~ 06/13/13)
TODAY NEW MOVIES EVENTS FRIDAY EVENTS SATURDAY EVENTS SUNDAY EVENTS NEXT WEEK NEW MOVIES GAMES DVDs CDs...
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Hooked on Science: Pinwheel balloon
(Community ~ 06/13/13)
Looking for something to keep children busy this summer? Using a few ingredients from around the house, you can create the pinwheel balloon. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Put the long end of the straw into the opening of the balloon. Using the tape, secure the balloon onto the flexible straw...
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Feds: Bulger at center of murder and mayhem
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
BOSTON -- A federal prosecutor said in opening statements Wednesday at James "Whitey" Bulger's racketeering trial that the reputed mobster was at the center of "murder and mayhem" in Boston for almost 30 years, while the defense attacked the credibility of the government's star witnesses...
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Kidnap suspect pleads not guilty
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
CLEVELAND -- A man accused of holding three women captive in his home for about a decade pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hundreds of rape and kidnapping charges. The defense hinted at avoiding a trial with a plea deal if the death penalty were ruled out...
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AAA: Voice-operated texting for drivers is more distracting
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
WASHINGTON -- Dashboard technology that lets drivers text and email with voice commands -- marketed as a safer alternative -- is more distracting than talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found. Automakers have been trying to excite new-car buyers, especially younger ones, with dashboard infotainment systems that let drivers use voice commands to do things like turning on windshield wipers, posting Facebook messages or ordering pizza. ...
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Syrian rebels' raid on Shiite village kills 60
(International News ~ 06/13/13)
BEIRUT -- Syrian rebels, including Sunni extremists, stormed a village and battled pro-regime militiamen, killing more than 60 Shiite fighters and civilians in an attack steeped in the sectarian hatreds that increasingly characterize the civil war, activists said Wednesday...
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Mandela sees improvement from recurring lung ailment
(International News ~ 06/13/13)
JOHANNESBURG -- Former President Nelson Mandela began responding better to treatment Wednesday morning for a recurring lung infection after "a difficult last few days," South Africa's president said. President Jacob Zuma told parliament he is happy with the progress the 94-year-old is making after his hospitalization Saturday...
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Turkey open to referendum to end protests
(International News ~ 06/13/13)
ANKARA, Turkey -- The Turkish government is open to holding a referendum over an Istanbul development plan that has had a central role in nearly two weeks of mass protests, a spokesman for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party said Wednesday...
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Judge tosses Supreme Court sign ban
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
WASHINGTON -- In a case that could end with the Supreme Court deciding how much free speech to allow on its doorstep, a federal judge has thrown out a law barring processions and expressive banners on the Supreme Court grounds. The law is so broad, the judge said, it could criminalize preschool students parading on their first field trip to the high court...
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AJGA in Cape
(Editorial ~ 06/13/13)
It's been a special week for the area as Cape Girardeau hosted the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship. The tournament, which started Monday and continues through Friday, has featured some of the top young female golfers in the world. In addition to U.S. talent, athletes from China, Japan, Ecuador, Venezuela, Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, Canada and Puerto Rico were set to compete...
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Out of the past 6/13/13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/13/13)
City Manager J. Ronald Fischer says the city of Cape Girardeau will oppose any attempt by Midamerica Hotels Corp. to de-annex 12 acres it owns on the east side of the Interstate 55-Highway 61 interchange; meanwhile, Jackson officials won't comment on the company's plan to seek the annexation of the land into Jackson...
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Missouri Western begins School of Fine Arts
(State News ~ 06/13/13)
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Missouri Western State University is beginning a School of Fine Arts in response to increased interest from students. The school in St. Joseph is looking for a founding dean for the new school. The St. Joseph News-Press reported enrollment in theater/cinema courses rose 60 percent in the last three years, while enrollment in art and music increased about 20 percent during the same period. About 500 students have declared a major in the arts...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/13/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Tuesday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/13/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/13/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt...
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Three wildfires burn out of control in Colorado
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A wildfire fueled by hot temperatures, gusty winds and thick, bone-dry forests has destroyed 92 homes, damaged five more and prompted more than 7,000 residents northeast of Colorado Springs to flee, sheriff's official said Wednesday...
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Stoverink to head Jackson track teams
(High School Sports ~ 06/13/13)
Jackson High School didn't have to look far to find its new head track and field coach. Jimmy Stoverink, a 1989 Jackson graduate who has served as the program's assistant head coach since the 2007-08 school year, was announced on Wednesday as Steve Wachter's replacement...
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Jackson Legion wins in a rout
(Community Sports ~ 06/13/13)
The Jackson Post 158 Senior American Legion baseball team bounced back from just its second loss of the season in resounding fashion. Jackson, which was beaten 8-5 at home by Ste. Genevieve Tuesday night, routed visiting House Springs 12-3 Wednesday night at Legion Field...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/13/13
(Local News ~ 06/13/13)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Action items Pertinent address: 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Speak Out 6/13/13
(Speak Out ~ 06/13/13)
A person must be so fortunate if he has nothing more to worry about than someone being on foot at an ATM. Perhaps he should be thankful he has a car and the other person may not be so fortunate. Stealing Mickey I hope that whoever took the Mickey Mouse ball out of my yard is happy. ...
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Dorothy Zahner
(Obituary ~ 06/13/13)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dorothy M. Zahner, 87, of Perryville died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Independence Care Center in Perryville. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until time of service Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Steve Gallegos officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery...
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Jonathan Wagner
(Obituary ~ 06/13/13)
Jonathan Andrew Wagner, 40, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon until time of service June 22 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A celebration of Jonathan's life will begin at 1 p.m. June 22 at the funeral home...
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Earl Ludwig
(Obituary ~ 06/13/13)
Earl D. Ludwig of Jackson died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his home. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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Norma Huhn
(Obituary ~ 06/13/13)
Norma Jean Huhn, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Heartland Care and Rehab. She was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Bell City, Mo., to Dan and Ella Prichett Bollinger. She and Paul B. Huhn were married Oct. 1, 1954, in Tucson, Ariz. Norma was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church...
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Jackson's top graduate driven by competitive spirit
(Community ~ 06/13/13)
What motivates Danielle Daume, Jackson High School's highest achieving senior? It's her competitive spirit. Daume is one of those students who did it all: basketball, soccer, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, Student Council, National Honor Society and Junior Rotarians. ...
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Committee rejects overhaul of military justice system
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
WASHINGTON -- Siding with the Pentagon's top brass, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved legislation Wednesday to keep commanders involved in deciding whether to prosecute sexual assault cases, rejecting an aggressive plan to stem sex-related crimes in the armed forces by overhauling the military justice system...
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Girl who challenged rules on organ donations gets adult lungs
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
PHILADELPHIA -- A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated underwent a successful double-lung transplant Wednesday, a family spokeswoman said. Sarah Murnaghan, who suffers from severe cystic fibrosis, received new lungs from an adult donor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, spokeswoman Tracy Simon said...
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NSA chief: Programs disrupted attacks
(National News ~ 06/13/13)
WASHINGTON -- The director of the National Security Agency on Wednesday said once-secret surveillance programs disrupted dozens of terrorist attacks, explicitly describing for Congress how the programs worked in collecting Americans' phone records and tapping into their Internet activity...
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Prayer 6/13/13
(Prayer ~ 06/13/13)
O Father God, we boldly proclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Hogan's 1-iron all but extinct in major play
(Professional Sports ~ 06/13/13)
ARDMORE, Pa. -- The only 1-iron anyone talks about at Merion Golf Club is kept under wraps. And it won't be found in a bag at the U.S Open. Unlock the waterproof case, remove the soft covering, and it comes into view. Slip on the mandatory white gloves and savor the moment...
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