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FRIDAY MARCH 6 2009
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BAGHDAD — A car bomb exploded Thursday in a crowded livestock market selling sheep, cattle and goats south of Baghdad, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens, Iraqi police and medical officials said.
The parked car exploded at the height of the morning buying and selling at the market on the outskirts of Hillah, 60 miles south of Baghdad, said Iraqi police Maj. Muthana Khalid. The blast scattered bodies and animal carcasses throughout the market, a witness said.
All the dead and injured in Thursday's bombing were civil ians. Khalid said.
2. Sudan orders expulsion of 13 relief organizations
INTERNATIONAL
1. Car bomb in Baghdad kills 12 civilians in market
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Sudan's expulsion of 13 aid organizations will cause "irrevocable damage" to humanitarian operations in Darfur and is urging the government to reconsider.
Ban's spokeswoman tells
reporters Thursday that the operations of the agencies "are key to maintaining a lifeline to 4.7 million Sudanese people who receive aid in Darfur"
The International Criminal Court decided to issue an arrest warrant for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity
MOSCOW — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia will cut natural gas to Ukraine if the country doesn't make payments by Saturday.
3. Russia may need to cut natural gas to Ukraine
Much of Russia's gas destined for Europe transits Ukraine. A dispute over payments caused a two-week cutoff of Russian gas to much of Europe this winter before it was resolved.
In addition, Ukraine's national security service raided the offices of the country's gas company Wednesday in a probe of alleged gas diversion. The raid was seen as part of a political fight that could undermine Ukraine's ability to pay.
Ukraine's ability to pay is hindered by a severe financial crisis.
NATIONAL
4. Proposition 8 may be overturned as premature
SAN FRANCISCO — California Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday on lawsuits seeking to overturn the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex nuptials as thousands demonstrated outside the courthouse.
Gay rights advocates are urging the court to overturn Proposition 8 on the grounds it was put before voters improperly, or at least prematurely.
The measure's sponsors argue the ballot initiative was approved correctly and it would be a miscarriage of justice for the court to overturn the results of a fair election.
5. Kansas police hunting a WWII-era machine gun
OTTAWA, Kan. — Police in Ottawa are searching for a missing World War II-era machine gun last seen in their inventory nearly 40 years ago.
Police Chief Dennis Butler says he requested an inventory list of weapons as part of an internal audit for the department.
Ottawa police acquired the gun in 1964 and registered it with the ATF in 1968. Butler says there is a report the gun was seen in 1972, but he can't confirm it.
The gun has been entered in the National Criminal Information Center as stolen.
MARSHFIELD, Vt. — A Vermont musician who lost her arm after a botched drug injection said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold a $6.7 million verdict against the pharmaceutical company that made the drug is a victory for consumers.
6. Consumer wins lawsuit against pharma company
Rejecting calls for limits on lawsuits against drug companies, the high court on Wednesday upheld the award against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, the maker of anti-nausea drug Phenergan. In a 6-3 ruling, the court turned away Wyeth's claim that U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug and its warning label should have shielded the company from Levine's suit.
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Cuisine Critique Students' view on the food BY JOHN COULTIS jcoultis@kansan.com
Bambino's at The Grove
1801 Massachusetts St.
Chicken Parmesan (with a side of Alfredo pasta) $10.95;
Pasta al Bambino $8.75
a. m. to 2 p.m.
Type of restaurant: Italian
Overall star rating: 3.5 out of 5
Signature dish: Lasagna
Tastes like: Olive Garden
Price range: $8-15
The food at Bambino's is superb and certainly met my expectations. The chicken parmesan was my favorite, with crispy chicken and creamy Alfredo pasta on the side. The Pasta al Bambino is another popular dish. It's huge and could easily feed two.
Review: Bambino's is a great place to go to watch a game, have a sit-down meal or enjoy a large get-together on its spacious patio. It also offers catering and delivery. Bambino's is accommodating, whatever the size of your group.
Bambino's can serve you delicious Italian food without burning a hole in your wallet.
Bambino's offers a daily lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Sunday brunch from 11
—Edited by Sonya English
John Coultis/KANSAN
Bambino's at The Grove serves large Italian dishes at 1801 Massachusetts St., indoors or on its spacious patio. Bambino's also offers catering and delivery.
ODD NEWS
RENO, Nev. — The eagle has landed — with a thud — after crashing through the windshield of a tractor-trailer on a Nevada highway.
State wildlife officials said Wednesday that a 15-pound golden eagle with a 7-foot wing span has a swollen head after crashing into a Florida truck driver's big rig on Monday.
Man attempts a robbery then buys drink with card
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man who police say attempted to rob a convenience store instead ended up buying a soft drink with his debit card — ultimately leading to his arrest.
Shawn Thomas Lester, 33, told the store clerk Monday he had a gun and wanted all the money in the register, police said. But
Lester handed over his debit card, then signed the receipt "John Doe" and left without any cash.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida woman called 911 three times after McDonald's employees told her they were out of McNuggets.
A police report says 27-year-old Fort Pierce resident Latreasa L. Goodman told authorities she paid for a 10-piece last week but was later informed the restaurant had run out.
He told police he was only jok ing when he said he had a gun and demanded money.
Shortage of McNuggets gets supersized reaction
the suspect got flustered when a customer walked in and the clerk told him to pay for the soft drink.
Police traced the debit card and found Lester. He was charged with armed robbery, according to a criminal complaint.
Eagle survives collision with windshield of big rig
She says she was refused a refund and told all sales were final. A cashier told police she offered Goodman a larger portion of different food for the same price, but Goodman became irate.
Police say Goodman was cited on a misuse of 911 charge.
A McDonald's spokesman says Goodman should have been given a refund, and she's being sent a gift card for a free meal.
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The "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" workshop will begin at 9 a.m. in 6 Budig.
The "Everyday Creativity" workshop will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the International Room in the Kansas Union.
The baseball game vs.
Northwestern will begin at 1
p.m. in Hoglund Ballpark.
The Softball hosts KU Invitational vs. North Dakota State game will begin at 3 p.m. in Arrocha Ballpark.
The "Practical Training for F-1 Students" workshop will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Courtside Room in the Burge Unign.
The federal lawsuit filed Thursday by Washington-based Judicial Watch says Samuel J. Wurzelbacher suffered emotional distress, harassment and embarrassment as a result of the officials' actions. It seeks unspecified punitive damages.
The "Social Psychology Brown Bag Series" lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 547 Fraser.
The "Urga" film showing will begin at 7 p.m. in 318 Bailey Hall.
CLARIFICATION
The "Rock Chalk Revue" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Lied Center.
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As if we needed any more proof that Lawrence is the center of the universe, Google Earth has Lawrence as its default full-f zoom location. The director of engineering for Google Earth is a KU grad.
The 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' play performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.
Anyone interested in nominating a KU student, staff or faculty member for the Men of Merit, as mentioned in Wednesday's article, "Posters to debut in April" may do so by going to the KU Men of Merit Web site: http://groups.ku.edu/-menofmerit/. Click "Nominate here" and fill out the nomination form, then click "Submit". Nominations are due March 13.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A conservative group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of "Joe the Plumber," accusing three former state officials in Ohio of violating his privacy when they gathered his personal information in a records search.
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