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Local News:

Attempt to Consolidate Small Schools Fails

Officials at a handful of small school districts are likely breathing a sigh of relief because legislation that could have cut their budgets was gutted in the Kansas House. Stephen Koranda has this report. 

Heroines: Karen Humphreys Honoring Marni Vliet

The Honoring Our Heroines viewing gala is a promotional and fund-raising event for the Plaza of Heroines of the Center for Women’s Studies at Wichita State.

State Senate Looks at Tax Plan.

Kansas Senate lawmakers will kick off two days of hearings today on a tax plan proposed by Governor Mark Parkinson. Stephen Koranda has more. 

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NPR Headlines:

'Jihad Jane' Creates A Calamity For Authorities

In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism.

For Biden, A Case Of Heartburn In The Holy Land

Israel's announcement of plans to build new homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem caught visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by surprise. Analysts say the incident is a stark reminder of the many obstacles to forging enduring peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

As Lice Grow Treatment-Resistant, Drug Could Help

Lice in children have been treated for years with lotions, creams and shampoos. But the little critters are becoming more and more resistant. Now an oral drug already used to treat certain parasites in people appears to kill lice as well. Researchers say it could be an alternative when standard treatments fail.

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