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A woman fired shots at three men attempting to break into her home, and one of the suspects was shot in the chest, police said. Her husband described the harrowing ordeal.
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Kansas City Ballet raising money to buy necessary dance accessories

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While most everyone loves a new pair of shoes, for a dancer, they are crucial and it often times gets expensive to keep up with the necessary demand. More>>

Young Leawood bakers hope sale brings in big bucks for Oklahoma

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A group of young girls are trying to make life sweet again for the people of disaster-stricken Moore, OK, by holding a bake sale.
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Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington

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A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged. More>>

Schlagle High School teacher adds a green emphasis to his teaching

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A Kansas City, KS, teacher is getting a lot of positive attention for including green living in his education that allows students a hands-on approach to bettering our planet. More>>

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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial

Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)

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The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias. More>>

Boy, 4, suffers serious injuries after car hits him

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A little boy has suffered serious injuries after a car hit him Thursday evening. More>>

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and... More>>

Wreck causes large backup on I-70

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A two-vehicle wreck caused some major backup on Interstate 70 on Thursday evening. More>>

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm

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A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children. More>>

Police investigating after $30,000 allegedly stolen from elementary school's funds

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Police are investigating after elementary school kids in Johnson County allegedly had $30,000 stolen from them. More>>

Car hits bicyclist at Hwy 71 and Blue Ridge

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Kansas City police said a car hit a bicyclist in the area of U.S. Highway 71 and Blue Ridge Boulevard Thursday evening. More>>

Man accused of killing 10-week-old baby

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The Lafayette County Prosecutor has charged the father of a 10-week-old baby with her violent death. More>>

Former KCK officer accused of threatening police chief, captain

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A former KCK police officer is accused of threatening the lives of Police Chief Rick Armstrong and Capt. Greg Lawson. More>>

Even after death, cancer patient continues to inspire others through videos

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The story of Zach Sobiech, a cancer patient who made it his mission to spread the joy of living to anyone he came in contact with, is continuing to inspire others after his death.
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Kansas City students create car that runs on social media fuel

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Just by tweeting a certain phrase you'll be able to help a car run. More>>

Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life

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A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman. More>>

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Man accused of killing 10-week-old baby
Man accused of killing 10-week-old baby
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:30:51 GMT
The Lafayette County Prosecutor has charged the father of a 10-week-old baby with her violent death.Alex Anthony Gilbert, 24, of Independence was charged with second-degree murder. His daughter died fourMore >
The Lafayette County Prosecutor has charged the father of a 10-week-old baby with her violent death.More >
Police: Woman fires shots at men attempting to break into home
Police: Woman fires shots at men attempting to break into home
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:13:19 GMT
Police are investigating whether a person being shot in the chest is connected to a home invasion robbery.Two men attempted to burst into a home in the 106 block of Greenwood Road when shots were fired.More >
A woman fired shots at three men attempting to break into her home, and one of the suspects was shot in the chest, police said. Her husband described the harrowing ordeal.
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Police investigating after $30,000 allegedly stolen from elementary school's funds
Police investigating after $30,000 allegedly stolen from elementary school's funds
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:44:12 GMT
Police are investigating after elementary school kids in Johnson County allegedly had $30,000 stolen from them. Families at Valley Park Elementary, which is located off of West 123rd Street in OverlandMore >
Police are investigating after elementary school kids in Johnson County allegedly had $30,000 stolen from them.More >
Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life
Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:40 GMT
MISSOURI CITY, TX (KPRC/CNN) - When a pregnant teacher in Texas collapsed, her coworkers rushed to help. The woman technically died, gave birth, and then was brought back to life. Erica Nigrelli, an EnglishMore >
A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman.More >
Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington
Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >
Missing jogger slashed his throat, bound his ankles, wrists, M.E. concludes
Missing jogger slashed his throat, bound his ankles, wrists, M.E. concludes
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:13:31 GMT
Residents of a southern Overland Park neighborhood had feared a vicious killer was on the loose after a jogger was found dead, but his death has been ruled a suicide.Raheel Morani, 24, slashed his ownMore >
Residents of a southern Overland Park neighborhood had feared a vicious killer was on the loose after a jogger was found dead, but his death has been ruled a suicide.More >
Wreck causes large backup on I-70
Wreck causes large backup on I-70
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:36:54 GMT
A two-vehicle wreck caused some major backup on Interstate 70 Thursday evening. The wreck closed I-70 westbound past Interstate 670. Drivers reported seeing traffic backed up for miles. Officials saidMore >
A two-vehicle wreck caused some major backup on Interstate 70 on Thursday evening.More >
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:31:07 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >

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Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington
Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >
Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings
Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
Earthquake hits Russia's Far East
A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.More >
A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter.More >
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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:31:07 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
NJ: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.More >
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water - and apparently not even clean water at that.More >
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.More >
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.More >
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
Amid lingering concerns about his national security policies, President Barack Obama is outlining measures to clarify the deadly use of drones against terror suspects.More >
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose...More >

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Astros win series with 3-1 victory over Royals
Astros win series with 3-1 victory over Royals
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:00:15 GMT
J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer, Jordan Lyles pitched six effective innings and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night.More >
J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer, Jordan Lyles pitched six effective innings and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night.More >
Chiefs battling several minor injuries amongst players
Chiefs battling several minor injuries amongst players
Besides tight end Tony Moeako, the Chiefs have other minor injuries they're dealing with. (5/23/13)More >
Rams quarterback leading Oklahoma aid effort
Rams quarterback leading Oklahoma aid effort
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, an Oklahoma native, is raising money for disaster relief in his home state.More >
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, an Oklahoma native, is raising money for disaster relief in his home state.More >
Mizzou softball seeks College World Series return
Mizzou softball seeks College World Series return
The Missouri softball team hopes its NCAA Super Regional rematch with Washington ends with a return to the Women's College World Series after a one-year absence.More >
The Missouri softball team hopes its NCAA Super Regional rematch with Washington ends with a return to the Women's College World Series after a one-year absence.More >
Miami-Ohio WR Harwell transferring to Kansas
Miami-Ohio WR Harwell transferring to Kansas
Wide receiver Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three seasons at Miami of Ohio, where he set the school record with 219 yards receiving in a game as a freshman.More >
Wide receiver Nick Harwell is transferring to Kansas after spending three seasons at Miami of Ohio, where he set the school record with 219 yards receiving in a game as a freshman.More >
Sporting KC still hurting over blown call
Sporting KC still hurting over blown call
Sporting KC will host Houston Sunday and it's for sure the hometown fans will still be hot from the blown controversial call in last week's game. (5/22/13)More >
UMKC coach Richardson rounds out staff
UMKC coach Richardson rounds out staff
Missouri-Kansas City basketball coach Kareem Richardson has completed his first coaching staff by hiring Angres Thorpe as associate head coach and Sean Bledsoe and Jason Sautter as assistant coaches.More >
Missouri-Kansas City basketball coach Kareem Richardson has completed his first coaching staff by hiring Angres Thorpe as associate head coach and Sean Bledsoe and Jason Sautter as assistant coaches.More >
Rams OL Watkins suspended for opener
Rams OL Watkins suspended for opener
St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >
St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.More >

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Gov. Christie boosts Jersey shore on 'Today'
Gov. Christie boosts Jersey shore on 'Today'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" on Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm...More >
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says that 80 percent of his state's shore will look the same this year as it did last year despite being walloped by Superstorm Sandy.More >
Takei says Cho good choice for latest 'Star Trek'
Takei says Cho good choice for latest 'Star Trek'
Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor...More >
Portraying USS Enterprise helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the latest "Star Trek" movie comes with big shoes to fill, but the man who played the part in the TV series and six films has given his blessing to the actor currently...More >
Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.More >
Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.More >
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock is a scalper.More >
Kid Rock is a scalper.More >
Glitzy amfAR raises $25 million, goes to space
Glitzy amfAR raises $25 million, goes to space
With an apt rendition of "Gold-finger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity-revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes Thursday, helping to raise an estimated...More >
With an apt rendition of "Gold-finger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity-revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes Thursday, helping to raise an estimated $25...More >
JC Chandor gains a Cannes hit with 'All Is Lost'
JC Chandor gains a Cannes hit with 'All Is Lost'
J.C. Chandor may just have saved someone's life during an interview in Cannes.More >
J.C. Chandor may just have saved someone's life during an interview in Cannes.More >
6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction
6 Wyeth paintings fetch $2M at NYC auction
Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.More >
Six paintings by the famous Wyeth family of artists have sold for just over $2 million at a New York City auction.More >
Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge
Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.More >
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.More >

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Surgeons remove 4-pound hairball from tiger
Surgeons remove 4-pound hairball from tiger
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from Tampa Bay area surgeons when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.(05/23/13)More >
Teachers help screaming kids as tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary
Teachers help screaming kids as tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary
A teacher in Moore, Oklahoma is heard trying to calm her screaming students while a tornado rips apart Briarwood Elementary School. (5/23/13)More >
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Man wrestles 18-foot python in Florida
Man wrestles 18-foot python in Florida
Forget fish tales. A Florida man tells the story of how he captured a Burmese python that was one for the record books.More >
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Cop gets shot at traffic stop
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Cop gets shot at traffic stop
A traffic stop two months ago by a Sheriff's Deputy in Montague County, TX turned deadly when the officer was shot point blank by the person he pulled over.More >
New video of Oklahoma tornado caught on tape
New video of Oklahoma tornado caught on tape
This clip shows the Moore, Oklahoma tornado wreaking havoc with debris being strewn about.
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KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
KCTV5 meteorologist captures tornado hitting Moore, OK
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. He describes the devastation that he saw.More >
KCTV5 Meteorologist Tom Wachs was storm chasing Monday when he intercepted the deadly tornado that pummeled Moore, OK. A gas station he had just passed was destroyed by the tornado.
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Large tornado bears down on Oklahoma City area
Large tornado bears down on Oklahoma City area
RAW VIDEO: A news helicopter was overhead Monday afternoon as a mammoth tornado bore down on Oklahoma City. (May 20, 2013).More >
RAW VIDEO: A news helicopter was overhead Monday afternoon as a mammoth tornado bore down on Oklahoma City. (May 20, 2013).More >
Massive tornado slams Briarwood Elementary school
Massive tornado slams Briarwood Elementary school
Michael Konopasek reporters live from outside the school after the tornado hit. (5/20/2013)More >

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Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion
The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday.
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