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Kansas Cosmophere Website gets a Makeover Last Updated: 2:59 PM 07/03/08 - Space junkies can log on and find out more about "far out" places when the Hutch attraction changes its web look in two weeks. (Full Story)

Protecting your Pet on the 4th of July Last Updated: 2:43 PM 07/03/08 - Topeka's Animal Control Office is offering these tips to help your pets have a safe and healthy holiday, too! (Full Story)

Stars Bring Poker Faces to Las Vegas for Charity Last Updated: 6:51 AM 07/03/08 - Celebrities turned out Wednesday in Las Vegas to donate to Darfur charities — and to show their fellow stars just who the real card sharks were. They were all part of a charity Texas Hold 'em tournament. (Full Story)

US Stocks Head for Mixed Open Ahead of Jobs Data Last Updated: 6:33 AM 07/03/08 - Stocks headed for a mixed open Thursday ahead of the government's report on June employment that could offer insights into how well the economy is likely to fare in the coming months. The price of oil neared $146 for the first time, adding pressure to the stock market. (Full Story)

Report: Baseball Star Alex Rodriguez, Wife Split Last Updated: 6:21 AM 07/03/08 - Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News. (Full Story)

Oil Prices near $146 per Barrel Last Updated: 6:08 AM 07/03/08 - Oil prices neared $146 a barrel Thursday for the first time ever on reports of declining U.S. stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran. (Full Story)

Police Battle Bar Crimes Last Updated: 10:17 PM 07/02/08 - Police are trying to work with, not against, bar owners to make Topeka establishments safe. This after an attempted robbery at Deep Pockets Tuesday evening is caught on surveillance video. (Full Story)

Haysbert: Prez Role on `24' may have Helped Obama Last Updated: 5:15 AM 07/02/08 - Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama. (Full Story)

Serena Williams Eyes Wimbledon Final Against Venus Last Updated: 4:41 AM 07/02/08 - The Williams sisters, who between them have won six of the last eight Wimbledon titles, are one round away from a third Wimbledon title matchup and seventh Grand Slam championship showdown. (Full Story)

Oil near Mid-$141 on Supply Worries Last Updated: 4:39 AM 07/02/08 - Oil rose above $141 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, with analysts warning that prices may spike further amid persistent concerns over tight supply and tension in the Middle East. (Full Story)

Starbucks to Close 600 US Stores, Rein in Growth Last Updated: 4:37 AM 07/02/08 - Starbucks Corp. announced Tuesday it will close 600 company-operated stores in the next year as the faltering U.S. economy hastened the pain caused by the company's own rapid expansion. (Full Story)

Proposed 2009 Topeka City Budget Last Updated: 10:23 PM 07/01/08 - Proposed budget includes mill levy increase, reductions in some city services. You can also read the entire 2009 budget for yourself. (Full Story)

Cocktail Museum Shakes and Stirs History Last Updated: 11:04 AM 07/01/08 - Cocktails were originally defined as any mixture of bitters, spirits and sugar, but the Museum of the American Cocktail opening in July will focus on the rich history of sophisticated drinks that have been served since Thomas Jefferson was president. (Full Story)

Wall Street Fluctuates on 1st Day of 3rd Quarter Last Updated: 10:28 AM 07/01/08 - Wall Street began the third quarter by fluctuating Tuesday as investors looked for bargains and also digested a report that showed U.S. manufacturers remain under duress. (Full Story)

Oil Climbs Near $143 on Middle East Tensions Last Updated: 8:54 AM 07/01/08 - Oil prices neared $143 a barrel Tuesday amid concerns about a potential conflict between Iran and Israel and a weakening dollar. (Full Story)

Stocks Open Sharply Lower in First Day of 3Q Last Updated: 8:52 AM 07/01/08 - Wall Street gave up more ground at the start of the third quarter Tuesday, with stocks falling sharply on investors' ongoing concern about the damage rising oil prices will do to the economy. The Dow Jones industrials gave up almost 100 points, while Treasury prices soared as investors again fled to the safety of government debt. (Full Story)

Heath Ledger's Hometown to Name Theater After Him Last Updated: 8:46 AM 07/01/08 - The Australian hometown of the late actor Heath Ledger named a theater in his honor Tuesday for his commitment to acting. (Full Story)

Cell Phone Rules Changing for California Drivers Last Updated: 6:52 AM 06/30/08 - California is taking a stand against texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. A state rule that takes effect Tuesday prohibits 16- and 17-year-olds from using any device to talk or text while driving, except in an emergency. (Full Story)

US Stocks Head for Mixed Open as Oil Tops $143 Last Updated: 6:23 AM 06/30/08 - Stocks headed for a mixed open Monday as oil prices set a new trading record and investors awaited a regional manufacturing reading for hints about where the market might be headed after last week's steep sell-off. (Full Story)

Record Tax Year Bumps H&R Block 4Q Profits Last Updated: 6:10 AM 06/30/08 - Tax preparer H&R Block Inc. says it swung to a fourth-quarter profit, helped by a record-setting tax season and the sale of its troubled mortgage arm. (Full Story)

SAG President Doesn't Want to Hear Strike Talk Last Updated: 6:02 AM 06/30/08 - The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn't want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms. A strike could be on the way though. (Full Story)

Oil Prices Pass $143 a Barrel Last Updated: 5:53 AM 06/30/08 - Oil prices surged above $143 a barrel for the first time ever Monday, as a weaker dollar spurred investors to seek refuge in dollar-denominated oil futures to hedge against inflation. (Full Story)

Days of Oversize Airline Carry-Ons are Numbered Last Updated: 5:46 AM 06/30/08 - Checked bags are now a moneymaker for US Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines, and officials say they're going to keep a closer watch on how much you take on board as they begin their new baggage fees. (Full Story)

George Clooney Calls for Unity Among Actors Last Updated: 10:33 AM 06/27/08 - George Clooney just wants actors to get along instead of choosing between sparring unions. In a two-page letter released Thursday, Clooney adopted a neutral stance in the dispute between the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild. (Full Story)

Oil Reaches $142 on View Dollar Will Keep Falling Last Updated: 9:22 AM 06/27/08 - Oil futures climbed briefly to a new record above $142 a barrel Friday on expectations that the weakening dollar, a major factor in crude's stratospheric rise, will extend its decline and add to oil's appeal. (Full Story)

Stocks Waver after Thursday's Big Drop Last Updated: 9:20 AM 06/27/08 - Stocks fluctuated Friday after a sharp dive in the previous session, with investors anxious about a new oil price record but relieved about increases in personal incomes and spending. (Full Story)

Paris Hilton Donates to LA's Childrens Hospital Last Updated: 7:41 AM 06/27/08 - Paris Hilton made an "extremely generous" donation toward the construction of a medical building at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, hospital officials said Thursday, although they did not specify the amount. (Full Story)

Fireworks Season in Topeka Last Updated: 8:51 PM 06/26/08 - Topeka Police remind you to have a safe holiday, follow the rules and know what the penalties are for breaking those rules. (Full Story)

Entertainment: The Week That Was Last Updated: 10:07 AM 06/26/08 - It's time to take a look back in entertainment history. Here are the entertainment highlights during the week of June 29-July 5... (Full Story)

Drew Carey Orders 45 Pizzas Shipped Cross-Country Last Updated: 10:02 AM 06/26/08 - Drew Carey really, really loves the pizza from Antonio's — so he's having UPS deliver dozens of the pies from Ohio all the way to Los Angeles. (Full Story)

Popular Pool Closed In Manhattan Last Updated: 9:14 PM 06/25/08 - Manhattan Department of Parks and Recreation says City Park Pool remaining open would have threatened public safety, and it had to be closed. It is leaving some swimmers high and dry. (Full Story)

Governor Sebelius Raises Lightning Awareness Last Updated: 10:53 AM 06/24/08 - Governor Sebelius wants you to be aware of severe weather and has declared this week as lightning awareness week in Kansas. The proclamation is an effort to raise awareness of the dangers from summer thunderstorms and lightning strikes. (Full Story)

Lawrence to Fight Aphids with Ladybugs Last Updated: 10:12 AM 06/24/08 - About 18,000 ladybugs are being released in Lawrence this week to feast on aphids in city-owned flower beds and planters. (Full Story)

Tom Hanks Supports AFTRA Contract Deal Last Updated: 7:48 AM 06/24/08 - Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract deal reached by the smaller of two actors unions, putting his high-profile name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the major Hollywood studios. (Full Story)

Lightning Sparks 800-plus Fires in California Last Updated: 7:14 AM 06/24/08 - More than 840 wildfires sparked by an "unprecedented" lightning storm are burning across Northern California, alarming the governor and requiring the help of firefighters from Nevada and Oregon. (Full Story)

Oil Prices Steady as Market Eyes Nigeria Last Updated: 6:26 AM 06/24/08 - A faltering dollar, Mideast tensions and concerns over supply disruptions out of Nigeria propelled oil prices above $138 a barrel Tuesday, less than $2 away from crude's trading record. (Full Story)

Military History Unit Heads to Afghanistan from Topeka Last Updated: 10:43 PM 06/23/08 - A "documentation detachment" will be on the job journaling the war in Afghanistan. (Full Story)

Boccia Ball Inspires Topekan Last Updated: 9:45 PM 06/23/08 - Jason McMillen says the desire to win a national championship in boccia ball is what keeps him in the sport. But with his spirit, don't discount his relationship with his coach, as well as the great feeling he gets from accomplishing his goals as the true reasons. (Full Story)

Stocks Head for Higher Open after Last Week's Drop Last Updated: 7:47 AM 06/23/08 - U.S. stocks headed for a higher opening Monday, with investors looking to recover some of last week's steep losses but still wary about high oil prices. (Full Story)

Forecaster: End is Near to Mississippi River Rise Last Updated: 7:05 AM 06/23/08 - The water is still well above the banks of the upper Mississippi River, but residents of both flooded towns and those protected by levees and sandbags can see an ending: The river is cresting. (Full Story)

Candy a Sweet Spot in Sour Economy Last Updated: 6:52 AM 06/23/08 - Many analysts say the candy business is likely to fare better than other nonessentials in these economically trying times, even as prices for commodities such as sugar, milk and cocoa have risen. (Full Story)

Oil Rises Despite Saudi Output Pledge Last Updated: 6:24 AM 06/23/08 - Traders again shrugged off a pledge by Saudi Arabia to increase its oil production if needed and oil prices rose Monday, with the focus on disruptions to Nigerian supply and heightened Middle East tensions. (Full Story)

Comedian George Carlin Dead At 71 Last Updated: 7:07 AM 06/23/08 - A publicist for George Carlin says the legendary comedian has died of heart failure at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. (Full Story)

Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Wins National Contest Last Updated: 8:40 AM 06/20/08 - Tourists gaped at six stunning wedding dresses displayed at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in New York's Times Square. The fashionable white frocks were fashioned entirely of toilet paper. (Full Story)

Florida Condo Banking on Clothing-Optional Pool to Increase Sales Last Updated: 8:30 AM 06/20/08 - In a rough housing market some people are getting creative to sell homes. A Florida housing complex has hit on a new idea for selling units in a slumping market, a clothing-optional pool. (Full Story)

Bloomberg Defends Obama Before Jewish Audience Last Updated: 8:26 AM 06/20/08 - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging Jewish voters to denounce the online whisper campaign that for months has pushed the false rumor that Democrat Barack Obama is secretly a Muslim. (Full Story)

High Gasoline Prices Changing Lawn-Mowing Habits Last Updated: 6:19 AM 06/20/08 - Sales of manual — or push reel — mowers with the cartwheeling blades are on the rise this year. Officials attribute the surge to increased environmental concerns because of emissions from gas-powered mowers, the faltering economy that makes the generally less expensive push reels more attractive, and $4-a-gallon gasoline. (Full Story)

US Stocks Head for Lower Open; Bank Woes Continue Last Updated: 6:12 AM 06/20/08 - U.S. stocks headed for a lower open Friday as investors digested a slew of bad news about the beleaguered financial services industry and awaited this weekend's meeting in Saudi Arabia on oil production. (Full Story)

House Passes War Funding, Flood Relief Last Updated: 11:16 PM 06/19/08 - A long delayed Iraq war funding bill sailed through Congress Thursday night, along with flood aid, GI and jobless benefits. (Full Story)

Heartland Visioning Meetings Conclude Last Updated: 11:01 PM 06/19/08 - Highland Park High hosts the 3rd and final meeting of the series for a vision of Topeka and Shawnee County's future. William Beteta says more detailed results should be available next week. (Full Story)

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