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WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY…JAN 25, 2013
* WIND CHILL VALUES…AROUND 30 BELOW ZERO.
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…BOWBELLS…NEW TOWN…MINOT…
GARRISON…MCCLUSKY…HARVEY…CARRINGTON…BISMARCK…STEELE…
JAMESTOWN………CROOKSTON…EAST GRAND FORKS…
HALSTAD…MOORHEAD…HALLOCK…WARREN…GRAFTON…GRAND FORKS…
COOPERSTOWN…FINLEY…MAYVILLE…VALLEY CITY…FARGO
.OVERNIGHT THURS,THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY MEANS THE COMBINATION OF WIND AND VERY COLD
AIR WILL CREATE LOW WIND CHILLS. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROST BITE
AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST
VENTURE OUTDOORS…MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.
Forecast…
WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY…
.TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE
MORNING…THEN PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW LATE IN THE
MORNING. BREEZY. HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO
25 MPH DECREASING TO 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. WIND CHILLS
AROUND 25 BELOW.
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 20 BELOW.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 15 TO 20. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. SOUTH WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 20S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
AROUND 20.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS NEAR ZERO.
LOWS AROUND 15 BELOW.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Blowing snow led to travel problems and delayed school openings in northeastern North Dakota.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the region Friday morning, and authorities in Pembina County issued a no travel advisory that later was downgraded to a travel alert.
The cold front that moved through the area brought wind gusts of up to 40 mph that blew the snow around, cutting visibility in open areas to half a mile or less, and dropped wind chills to as low as 25 degrees below zero. A wind chill advisory also was issued for parts of central and eastern North Dakota.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 24, 2013) – The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out at 9:45 -a.m., on Thursday (Jan 24th) to the former Jamestown Hospital building, at 419 5th St NE, currently being renovated into senior apartments (Legacy Living).
Initial reports indicated that smoke was coming from the basement of the building, called in by demolition workers.
Jamestown Police Sgt., Justin Blinsky said the daycare facility, on the first floor, south end, ME’s 21st Century Daycare, was evacuated as a precaution, where 26 children were safely evacuated from the building, to the adjacent Lincoln School building, gymnasium with the assistance of police and fire fighters.
The children ranged in age from six months to 5 years of age.
15 construction workers were also evacuated from the building, or gathered in a commons area.
Jamestown City Fire Department Assistant Chief, Jerry Kainz said the fire started in the lower level of the building, where demolition work was being done.
He said workers were using a cutting torch on metal, in the tunnel area, located under the former hospital’s laundry and kitchen facilities, when sparks ignited wood in the tunnel.
City fire fighters belly-crawled into the area and soaked down the fire and adjacent area, with about 200 gallons of water.
Kainz added the fire was small, but created lots of smoke.
The fire was contained to the tunnel space, and no other smoke damage was reported to the rest of the building.
He said there is fire alarm protection in the building.
24 city fire fighters responded with six units on the scene until 10:34 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The former hospital building is being converted into apartments for senior citizens, future space for the James River Community Center, commercial space, and community space.
24 city fire fighters responded with six units on the scene until 10:34 a.m. Temperature at the time was -3F.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 24, 2013) — The Jamestown City Council Thursday afternoon (Jan 24, 2013) met in Special Session, and then went into Executive Session, to discuss negotiations with Stutsman Rural Water District.
The City Council consulted with legal counsel concerning territorial service claims by Stutsman Rural Water District.
At issue is whether the City of Jamestown, or Stutsman Rural Water District is to serve the area west of Jamestown, in this case, specifically the Titan Machinery building, under construction, across from Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
A city Ordinance outlines that any facility within city limits has to be serviced by the city, with this area previously annexed into Jamestown city limits.
Stutsman Rural Water District contends that a federal code protects rural water companies from cities going into their territory.
The City Of Jamestown and the Rural Water District are negotiating a royalty figure the city would pay and keep the rural water district from filing an injunction.
The City of Jamestown has retained outside legal counsel, and a consulting firm.
Those present at Thursday’s meeting were: Mayor Andersen, Council Members Kourajian, Gumke, and Brubakken. Council Member Buchanan was absent, being out of town. Others at the Executive Session were: City Administrator Jeff Fuchs, City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf, City Fire Chief Jim Reuther, City Attorneys Ken Dalsted, and Mary Jensen, and on the phone with a conference call was Tammy Norgaard of Vogel Law Firm.
Following the Executive Session, Thursday, the City Council reconvened the Special Session, Mayor Andersen said the Jamestown City Council is scheduled to meet Friday afternoon, (Jan 25, 2013) with the Stutsman Rural Water District at the SRWD Offices, to discuss water service territories.
The meeting was adjourned with no further business.
The open portion of the meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
Earlier Thursday in Bismarck, Mayor Andersen testified against a house bill 1269 in the state legislature, that would provide $9.97 million in funding for Stutsman Rural Water District’s expansion.
The bill was heard by the House Appropriations Committee at the North Dakota Capitol.
The Mayor testified that she opposes the bill because it may affect the territorial dispute between the city of Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council’s Police and Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday afternoon (Jan 24, 2013) at City Hall.
Council Member Buchanan was not present, being out of town.
Police & Fire Committee …..No items for discussion at this time.
Public Works Committee business:
The committee considered recommending Resolutions pertaining to Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #13-11:
The committee recommended setting up and establish the district.
The committee recommends directing the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the district, and recommeded accepting and approving the plans and specifications, as prepared by the City Engineer, for the construction of the District.
The City Administrator will be directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the district.
The committee then considered a proposal from Midwest Testing, Inc. relating to the failing Frontier Village retaining wall.
The work will consist of soil tests and laboratory tests, with the cost estimate at $31,000 to $33,000, and would come from the Capital Construction Fund.
City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said the wall being close to the water main, and other engineering issues raises the cost estimate from around $12,000.
The firm would recommend solutions to the problem.
The committee recommends obtaining alternate proposals.
The committee then reviewed a Letter of Agreement from AE2S relating to I & C Support for new Infrastructure. Schwartzkopf said the engineering concerns telemetry concerning the water tank and sanitary projects.
The committee considered Letter of Agreement from AE2S relating to Intermediate WTP Backwash Discharge.
The Committee recommends entering into the agreements.
A Construction Engineering Services Supplementary Agreement No. 2 from Ulteig was reviewed related to on-going negotiation and project close-out work related to the East Business Loop Project. The overall cost ranges from $49,000 to $60,000.
Schwartzkopf recommends approval, and be submitted to the state for partial reimbursement.
The committee then recommended moving forward with the Ulteig contract.
A Right of Way Report relating to Wastewater Lift Station Replacement Project & Force Main Improvements Project # 12-32, was discussed.
Lindberg Brothers request was approved, that they relocate their property in exchange for stubbing out utilities located there.
Other property owners have agreed to easements.
The committee recommends approving the proposed easements.
The committee recommends waiting for information from BNSF Railroad on information to decide if an easement or purchasing a right of way is the manner in which to proceed.
The committee considered the re-bid for construction of Water & Sewer District #12-61 & 12-31, at the Titan Machinery location west of Jamestown.
City Engineer Schwartzkopf suggested to bid portions of the project, separating water and sewer bids.
The committee recommends, advertising for new bids, as the previous bid awards have expired.
A Request was reviewed from Eventide Senior Living Communities relating to Petition for Vacation of Alley, Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Riffe Addition, that will be on the February 4, 2013 City Council agenda.
The committee then authorized submission of a loan application to the ND Health Department for Clean Water SRF funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Piping Improvements.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The next Parent Awareness/Prevention Center meeting will focus on making schools cities a safer place.
The meeting will be on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at 7-p.m., at the Jamestown Middle School, Thompson Community Room.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
A news release from the organization noted that the Jamestown Board of Education approved re-activating the Bully Committee and reviewing the current bullying policy.
At the January 29th meeting of the Parent Awareness/Prevention Center meeting, the public is encouraged to attend with positive suggestions and input to help make schools and the City a safer place for children as well as the entire community.
Through the Parent Awareness/Prevention Center recommendations
will be made to the Bully Committee.
Government
officials will also be contracted on the importance of being proactive and asking them to allocate funding for all school districts in the State of North Dakota.
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 24, 2013) — The New Year, New You 2013 Wellness Challenge has reached the mid way point.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2. Spokesperson Emily Kjelland said this year 610 participants are involved up from 535 last year, surpassing the goal of 600 participants.
This year there are five Friends and Family Teams, 18 Small Business Teams, and 12 Large Business Teams.
She said while there are less teams this year, each individual team is larger.
Week One focused on Hydration.
Team Winners that week included:
Friends & Family…. Losers (114.6)
Small Business: Dr. Ken McDougall’s Paradox Team (97.2)
Large Business: Jamestown College (89.4)
Week Two focused on Portion Control and Calorie Counting.
Team Winners that week were:
Friends & Family… Losers Team, (110.2)
Small Business: ME’s 21st Century Daycare Team (126.75)
Large Business: Jamestown College (83.74)
Overall Leaders
Friends & Family, Losers Team (112.4)
Small Business: ME’s 21st Century Daycare (110.88)
Large Business: Jamestown College (86.57)
The program is currently in the middle of week three, and focusing on Fat Intake.
T-Shirts will be available at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s, Wellness Center, next week, with team leaders asked to pick them up from 5:30-a.m., and 8:30 p.m.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Health officials in Grand Forks say another student has been diagnosed tuberculosis in Grand Forks.
The latest diagnosis is tied to an outbreak of tuberculosis in the area.
The student goes to Winship Elementary School. Children who were in close contact with the student are going to be tested Monday.
Officials say 16 people – 6 children and 10 adults- have been diagnosed with the potentially fatal lung infection.
Health officials have linked the outbreak to homeless visitors who exposed a family who gave them shelter.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A Kansas man who held up a bank in North Dakota’s oil patch and then called police three days later from his home to tell them he had made a mistake has been sentenced to federal prison.
Fifty-three-year-old Kent Clemens, of Topeka, Kansas was sentenced in federal court in Bismarck on Wednesday to serve three years and one month in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. He also was ordered to pay $500 in restitution.
U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon says Clemens entered a Gate City Bank in Williston last July 18th and demanded money from a teller before fleeing on foot. He returned to Topeka and called police three days later. He pleaded guilty to bank robbery last October.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) has ordered a Fargo couple who allegedly ran a building scam to stop doing business in the state.
George Nelson the Third and Karla Nelson already are charged in South Dakota, and George Nelson has been incarcerated in Minnesota for a similar scam. Stenehjem alleges that the Nelsons scammed consumers in at least nine North Dakota counties, taking money in advance and doing little or no work. He says they also allegedly operated without a contractor’s license.
A telephone listing for the Nelsons in Fargo is disconnected.
Authorities say the Nelsons have done business under numerous names, including Baron Buildings and Ag Pro Buildings.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Human Services Department says its Child Support Division collected a record $141 million last year.
The amount of court-ordered child support collected surpassed the 2011 total by more than 4 percent. The division says it also set an all-time monthly collections record in March 2012, at $14 million.
Division Director Jim Fleming says there are several reasons for last year’s records, including support from businesses, a new online lien registry and the good work of child support staff.
Human Services recently removed the word “enforcement” from the name of the Child Support Division, saying the new name better reflects the mission of working with parents to ensure children’s needs are met and families don’t have to rely on public assistance. The program serves more than 65,000 children.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s soaring oil production has led to record population in the state. And that means more crime and less jail space.
Corrections Department Director Leann Bertsch says the state’s prison population is at a record level. She says there are a record 1,550 inmates at the state penitentiary in Bismarck and lockups across the state are filled beyond capacity.
Bertsch says she expects the trend to continue based on the increased number of felony cases in the state.
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would make North Dakota one of 15 states to require jail time for first-time drunken driving offenders
Bertsch says if the measure passes, the state prison system will be even more crowded.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Thirty-six rur
al hospitals in North Dakota are receiving money to help improve the quality of care for patients.
The funding comes from the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health’s Small Hospital Improvement Program.
Nearly $279,000 will be distributed among the hospitals.
The hospitals receiving funding include the Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen, Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, Linton Hospital, Wishek Community Hospital and Garrison Memorial Hospital.
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – Seven churches in the North Dakota oil patch city of Dickinson are banding together to help the homeless.
The Dickinson Churches United for the Homeless group has received a permit from the city to temporarily create a place for 15 men to sleep on cold winter nights.
The churches will operate as shelters in February and March. The two-month trial will give the church group time to work out any kinks before coming to the City Commission with a permanent plan.
Some residents have questioned whether a shelter will exacerbate the problem of job-seekers coming to Dickinson without housing. Commissioner Klayton Oltmanns says news outlets around the world already are touting the demand for jobs in the oil patch.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota regulators have given Hess Corp. the go-ahead to drill up to eight wells in the Killdeer Mountains area of western North Dakota.
The plan had drawn opposition from landowners, American Indians, archaeologists and others who fear the drilling will harm the area’s beauty and its historical and cultural significance.
State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms said denying the request would leave in the ground 3.5 million barrels of oil worth about $250 million.
State Industrial Commission members on Thursday also said they have a responsibility to mineral owners who want to see the minerals developed in their lifetimes. They unanimously approved the drilling but added several stipulations to address some of the concerns.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – A former astronaut who had a hand in a University of North Dakota aerospace project is scheduled to speak on the Grand Forks campus.
Mario Runco Jr. joined NASA in 1987 and remained on active duty as an astronaut until 1994. His first of several space shuttle missions was aboard the Atlantis in 1991.
Runco, who turns 61 on Saturday, currently serves as an Earth and planetary scientist. He helped with the placement of an International Space Station agriculture camera designed and built by UND students.
Runco’s lecture, held in conjunction with a UND class on observations from the space station, is set for 10 a.m. Friday in the lecture bowl at Clifford Hall.
In sports..
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota coaching staff has been finalized for the 20th annual Badlands Bowl. The annual game pits the top prep football players in North Dakota and Montana. This year’s game is June 15th in Miles City, Montana. UM leads the overall series 14-5.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bismarck Century 57, Bismarck High 52
Cavalier 55, Midway-Minto 46
Des Lacs-Burlington 74, Minot Bishop Ryan 53
Enderlin 57, Northern Cass 54, OT
Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran 98, Central Cass 84
Glenburn 64, Surrey 59, OT
Griggs County Central 47, Barnes County North 41
Harding County, S.D. 75, Beach 50
Heart River 67, Grant County 53
Hillsboro/Central Valley 68, Larimore 55
Kenmare 62, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 51
Leola/Frederick, S.D. 49, Ellendale 36
Lewis and Clark-Berthold 63, Minot Our Redeemer’s 45
Lidgerwood-Wyndmere 47, Lisbon 36
Linton-HMB 70, South Border 47
Maple Valley 69, Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page 52
May Port CG 63, Thompson 41
Milnor 66, Hankinson 43
Minot 74, Williston 38
New Town 51, North Shore 45
North Star 89, Starkweather-Munich 18
Oakes 69, Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah 65
Park River/Fordville Lankin 48, Langdon 45
Richland 41, Kindred 35
Rolette-Wolford 53, Benson County 47
Sargent Central 62, North Sargent 49
Solen 75, Wakpala, S.D. 63
St. John 68, Rolla 36
Standing Rock 70, New Salem 65
Strasburg-Zeeland 62, Kidder County 53
Towner-Granville-Upham 43, Bottineau 35
Velva 55, Sawyer 41
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bismarck Century 63, Bismarck High 59
Carrington 50, Harvey-Wells County 44
Dickinson Trinity 52, Glen Ullin-Hebron 22
Dunseith 43, Westhope-Newburg 30
Griggs County Central 40, Barnes County North 27
Hazen 57, Beulah 42
Killdeer 50, Richardton-Taylor 40
Lakota/Adams-Edmore 62, Midkota 38
Linton-HMB 51, South Border 43
Mandan 74, Dickinson 34
Minot 50, Williston 22
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 64, Tioga 21
New England 47, Bowman County 42
Ray 56, Burke County 36
Shiloh Christian 73, Flasher 48
Trenton 63, Powers Lake 30
Wakpala, S.D. 60, Solen 44
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Toronto 97 Orlando 95
Final New York 89 Boston 86
Final Phoenix 93 L-A Clippers 88
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Carolina 6 Buffalo 3
Final Montreal 4 Washington 1
Final N-Y Islanders 7 Toronto 4
Final Philadelphia 2 N-Y Rangers 1
Final Ottawa 3 Florida 1
Final St. Louis 3 Nashville 0
Final OT Chicago 3 Dallas 2
Final Colorado 4 Columbus 0
Final OT Edmonton 2 Los Angeles 1
Final San Jose 5 Phoenix 3
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final ( 2) Michigan 68 Purdue 53
Final UCLA 84 ( 6) Arizona 73
Final (10) Gonzaga 83 BYU 63
Final OT Richmond 86 (19) VCU 74
Final (23) Mississippi 62 Tennessee 56
Women’s Basketball…
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Maggie Lucas scored 26 points last night to help No. 8 Penn State beat Minnesota 64-59. Alex Bentley added 12 points and Nikki Greene pulled down 13 rebounds for the Lady Lions. Sophomore Rachel Banham scored a team-high 19 points for the Gophers.
Tennis…
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer for the first time in a Grand Slam event to advance to the Australian Open final against top-ranked Novak Djokovic.
Murray, who became the first British man to win a major in 76 years when he beat Djokovic in last year’s U.S. Open final, missed a chance to serve for the match in the fourth set before beating Federer 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 in a tense semifinal Friday.
The No. 3-ranked Murray, who lost Australian finals in 2010 and 2011, will be playing his third consecutive major final when he takes on two-time defending champion Djokovic on Sunday.
Murray lost the Wimbledon final to Federer – their third meeting in a major – before his career breakthrough in New York.
PGA-FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Defending champion Brandt Snedeker fired a 7-under-par 65 and shares the led with K.J. Choi after the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Tiger Woods was just off the pace until he bogeyed two of the final four holes and settled for a 68. Phil Mickelson opened with a 72.
NBA-ALL-STAR RESERVES…
NEW YORK (AP) – Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen for next month’s game in Houston.
Joakim (JOH’-kihm) Noah and Luol (loo-AWL’) Deng were picked from the Bulls. Noah is one of five first-time All-Stars for the East, along with New York’s Tyson Chandler, Indiana’s Paul George, Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, and Philadelphia’s Jrue Holiday.
Miami’s Chris Bosh, picked for his eighth All-Star team, rounded out the East squad.
West forwards David Lee (Golden State), LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland) and Zach Randolph (Memphis) all were picked for the second time. Houston’s James Harden was chosen for the first time and joins former Oklahoma City teammate Russell Westbrook, headed to his third straight All-Star game.
MLB…
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona traded star right fielder Justin Upton to Atlanta in a seven-player swap that sent former All-Star infielder Martin (mar-TEEN’) Prado to the Diamondbacks. Upton will be joining older brother B.J. Upton with the Braves.
Pedro Martinez is back with the Red Sox. The former pitcher will serve as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington. Martinez spent seven seasons with the Red Sox and was a key member of their 2004 World Series championship team.
NASCAR…
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Kyle Busch has signed a long-term extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to keep driving the No. 18 Toyota Camry. Busch, who has won 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup races and made the Chase for the Cup five times since 2005, says he’s staying with JGR after considering at least two other ownership groups.
Danica Dating
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Danica Patrick tells The Associated Press she’s dating fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Patrick says she went public to quell widespread speculation about the nature of their relationship.
The drivers will be competing this season for rookie of the year honors in NASCAR’s top Sprint Cup Series. They grew close while racing against each other the last two seasons in the second-tier Nationwide Series, where Stenhouse has won the last two championships.
The 30-year-old Patrick announced in November she and husband Paul Hospenthal were divorcing after seven years. She said the marriage to the 47-year-old Hospenthal was “irretrievably broken” in her Jan. 3 filing in Arizona.
Stenhouse, who is 25, has never been married.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum delivers the keynote remarks today as abortion opponents mark the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision with their annual demonstration in the nation’s capital. Thousands are expected for the noon rally at the National Mall and in front of the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden heads to Virginia today to discuss gun control in a state with a pro-gun tradition. Biden plans a roundtable discussion today in Richmond with experts who worked on gun safety following the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Family and friends gather at a New Mexico church today to mourn the deaths of a gang member turned pastor, his wife and three of their children. A 15-year-old son is charged with the killings and mourners are still struggling with what they see as a senseless act.
MOPTI, Mali (AP) – Mali’s military and French forces continue to push north toward the stronghold of Islamic extremists in a continuing effort to retake land controlled by the rebels. Residents say soldiers were seen in the town of Hombori, where they stayed several hours before heading west. A security official confirmed the advance.
LONDON (AP) – The British government has introduced a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, and says lawmakers will get their first vote on it in Parliament next month. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, published today, extends marriage to gay couples but excludes clergy in the Church of England – the country’s official faith – from having to carry out the ceremonies. Experts say the bill is likely to become law.
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