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Gang member sentenced to death for murder of LA prep athlete

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A gang member has been sentenced to death for the murder of a star Los Angeles High School athlete.

New York City Marathon canceled

NEW YORK (AP) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City Marathon is canceled.

Ellinwood gears up for Holiday Open House

ELLINWOOD - Mark your calendars for Nov. 11 to visit Ellinwood for the Holiday Open House and preview the latest gifts, colors and trends for the winter season .

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Long-distance family ties subject of programs

The holidays are just around the corner which means it is the perfect time to tell you about the Extension educational program titled, "Loving Long-Distance: Families Separated by Distance." Our world has certainly changed since I was a youngster. Growing up on a farm in Washington County, all of my grandparents were within 10 miles of our home so we spent lots of time together on weekends and holidays. Nowadays, families may be separated because of military obligations, job responsibilities, or broken family relationships. Whatever the reason is for separation, there are lots of ways to make the holidays and ...

Bauer joins local law firm

Law Office of Bauer, Pike and Johnson Chtd. has announced the addition of Robert E. Bauer as an associate attorney. Bauer, originally from Great Bend, graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2007. From there he attended Washburn University School of Law graduating in 2010, and was admitted to the Kansas Bar later that same year.

Letter writer addresses thief

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Saints' Sproles undergoes hand surgery, out for Monday night's game with Eagles

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - New Orleans Saints running back and return specialist Darren Sproles has undergone hand surgery and won't be able to play Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Penn State officials arraigned on new charges

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Two Penn State administrators have appeared in court on new charges accusing them of hushing up child sexual abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Oklahoma State out to ruin Kansas State's pursuit of perfection

MANHATTAN - Oklahoma State remembers how it felt to be knocked from the BCS title hunt late in a season.

Write in Greg Armstrong

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At Last: Veterans Day Comes To TV

TV is about to begin an annual event of honoring our nation's veterans and – with approximately 900 World War II veterans dying each day – it can't come a moment too soon.

Cast vote for Lieutenant Brian Bellendir

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