Russia’s state archives post Katyn massacre documents on InternetMOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s state archives posted documents on the Internet for the first time Wednesday about the Soviet Union’s World War II massacre of more than 20,000 Polish officers and other prominent citizens. The step was a gesture to Poland in a case that looms large in Polish history. –Former Prime Minister Allawi urges interim government in IraqBAGHDAD (AP) — The front-runner in Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections called Wednesday for the formation of an internationally supervised caretaker government to prevent the country from sliding into violence, even as a double suicide blast killed seven in south Baghdad.Former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi called for international involvement to stop what he called attempts to “steal” the election.–California boy’s death attributed to asphyxiation by ‘choking game’SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Police say a 12-year-old Southern California boy is dead after he apparently asphyxiated himself for thrills in the so-called “choking game.”The Santa Monica Police Department said Wednesday the boy died last week after tying a rope to his neck insideahis home. The goal of the “choking game” is to temporarily cut off blood supply and oxygen to the brain to cause a quick euphoric sensation.–Trainer nose-to-nose with, struck by whale before she was killedORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A SeaWorld Orlando trainer managed to free herself for a short time and tried to swim to the surface after she was dragged underwater by a killer whale, but the animal thwarted her attempts by striking her at least twice, according to a final death report released Wednesday.Dawn Brancheau, 40, had been lying on her stomach on a cement slab in three inches of water, nose-to-nose with the killer whale, Tilikum, when her long hair floated into the orca’s mouth and he dragged her down.–PETA buys ad space blasting KFC on Oregon man’s cremation urnsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A dying Oregon comedian’s last words will be written on his cremation urns — and the message will be sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.The animal rights group has paid $200 to place ads blasting KFC and dog breeders on the urns that will hold the remains of Aaron Jamison, who is dying of colon cancer. The Springfield man offered the ad space earlier this month so his wife wouldn’t be left with funeral costs.–La. House to debate bills allowing weapons in places of worship(AP) — Concealed weapons would be allowed inside churches, synagogues or mosques — if the religious leaders agree — under a bill headed to the House floor for debate.The measure sponsored by Rep. Henry Burns, R-Haughton, passed out of the House Criminal Justice Committee in an 8-3 vote Wednesday.J. Durell Tuberville, a staff counselor at Shreveport Community Church, said 18 people have been shot in churches in America. With a comprehensive security plan in place, Tuberville said, those people “would be worshipping the Lord instead of pushing up tubers today.”Rep. Barbara Norton, D-Shreveport, voted against the bill. “If we can’t feel safe in church doing the business of the Lord, where can we feel safe?” she asked.–House rejects fee increases for hunting, fishing licenses(AP) — The cost of hunting and fishing licenses and boat registrations will remain the same in Louisiana.The state House refused to allow the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to boost every fee it charges every two years, up to the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.–Casino company might expand size of gambling riverboat, hotel(AP) — The head of Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. says the casino company might expand its plans for a new gambling riverboat and hotel complex in Baton Rouge.CEO Anthony Sanfilippo said Pinnacle is confident it can establish a “best-in-market” gambling complex in Baton Rouge.Pinnacle plans to compete with two existing casino boats in the city. –Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at [email protected]