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The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill late Monday making big changes in the military justice system to deal with sexual assault, including scrapping the nearly century-old practice of using a "good soldier defense" to... More>>

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Four killed in fiery Pettis County crash after car hits tree

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A fiery single-car crash claimed the lives of four people from Sedalia. Grief-stricken family members have placed four crosses in their memory at the crash site.
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Police: Mom intoxicated, had drugs when baby fell out of moving car

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A 30-year-old Lee's Summit mother was intoxicated and had drugs when her baby fell out of her moving vehicle onto a highway entrance ramp Sunday night, authorities said Monday.
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2 days later, no sign of missing Malaysia Airlines plane

With lead after lead failing to pan out, search and rescue officials said Monday they will expand the search area for the Malaysia Airlines aircraft that vanished three days ago. More>>

Police: Mother claimed voices told her to drown her son

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A Las Vegas mother who is accused of drowning her 3-year-old son during the weekend claimed voices told her to do it, according to police. More>>

Justin Bieber battles lawyer in deposition video

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'You can't get any more evil,' says Newtown shooter's father

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In his most extensive public comments about the 2012 Connecticut school massacre, the father of gunman Adam Lanza describes his anguished struggle to comprehend what his son did. More>>

Stolen passports probed in Malaysian plane mystery

Authorities questioned travel agents Monday at a beach resort in Thailand about two men who boarded the vanished Malaysia Airlines plane with stolen passports, part of a growing international investigation into what they... More>>

Kansas City woman charged in wrong-way death

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A 32-year-old Kansas City woman has been charged with manslaughter after a wrong-way crash last month. More>>

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Two police officers hurt when SUV crashes into their cruiser
Two police officers hurt when SUV crashes into their cruiser
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 9:42 AM EDT2014-03-10 13:42:37 GMT
Two Kansas City police officers had to be taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into their cruiser.More >
Two Kansas City police officers had to be taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into their cruiser.More >
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported off of CA coast
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported off of CA coast
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 4:30 AM EDT2014-03-10 08:30:14 GMT
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been reported off of the California coast.More >
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been reported off of the California coast.More >
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Police: Mom intoxicated, had drugs when baby fell out of moving car
Police: Mom intoxicated, had drugs when baby fell out of moving car
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 7:07 PM EDT2014-03-10 23:07:32 GMT
A 30-year-old Lee's Summit mother has been charged with multiple violations after her infant fell out of her moving vehicle onto a highway entrance ramp Sunday night.More >
A 30-year-old Lee's Summit mother was intoxicated and had drugs when her baby fell out of her moving vehicle onto a highway entrance ramp Sunday night, authorities said Monday.
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Neighbors shocked after Independence man murdered inside his home
Neighbors shocked after Independence man murdered inside his home
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 5:18 PM EDT2014-03-09 21:18:57 GMT
People in one Independence neighborhood are still reeling from the news that a 65-year-old neighbor was found murdered inside his home.More >
People in one Independence neighborhood are still reeling from the news that a 65-year-old neighbor was found murdered inside his home.More >
Skydiver and pilot survive air collision
Skydiver and pilot survive air collision
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 11:12 AM EDT2014-03-09 15:12:36 GMT
Two men walked away with minor injuries after a small, private airplane collided with a parachute worn by a skydiver over a small airstrip on Coronet Road Saturday afternoon. Sharon L. Trembley, 87, of Mulberry was doing touch-and-goes in his Cessna aircraft from the South Lakeland Airport about 11 a.m. when the incident occurred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.More >
Two men walked away with minor injuries after a small, private airplane collided with a parachute worn by a skydiver over a small airstrip on Coronet Road Saturday afternoon. Sharon L. Trembley, 87, of Mulberry was doing touch-and-goes in his Cessna aircraft from the South Lakeland Airport about 11 a.m. when the incident occurred, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.More >
Police: Man commits suicide at Leawood shopping district
Police: Man commits suicide at Leawood shopping district
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 4:24 PM EDT2014-03-09 20:24:05 GMT
Authorities said a man found dead at a popular Johnson County shopping district committed suicide.More >
Authorities said a man found dead at a popular Johnson County shopping district committed suicide.More >
Man dies at hospital following shooting
Man dies at hospital following shooting
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 10:01 AM EDT2014-03-09 14:01:59 GMT
A man taken to an area hospital early Sunday with gunshot wounds has died of his injuries, police say.Kansas City police were called shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday to an area hospital after a shooting victimMore >
A man taken to an area hospital early Sunday with gunshot wounds has died of his injuries, police say.More >
Vietnam says cannot find object from missing jet
Vietnam says cannot find object from missing jet
Vietnamese authorities searching waters for the missing Boeing 777 jetliner spotted an object Sunday that they suspected was one of the plane's doors, as international intelligence agencies joined the...More >
Vietnamese searchers on ships worked throughout the night but could not find a rectangle object spotted Sunday afternoon that was thought to be one of the doors of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet that went missing more...More >

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Senate OKs bill to combat military sexual assault
Senate OKs bill to combat military sexual assault
The Senate headed toward an overwhelming vote Monday in favor of big changes in the military justice system to deal with sexual assault, including scrapping the nearly century-old practice of using a "good soldier...More >
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill late Monday making big changes in the military justice system to deal with sexual assault, including scrapping the nearly century-old practice of using a "good soldier defense" to...More >
What is known about missing Malaysia Airlines jet
What is known about missing Malaysia Airlines jet
By The Associated Press An extensive search has revealed no sign of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. What authorities say is known as of Monday evening:More >
By The Associated Press An extensive search has revealed no sign of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. What authorities say is known as of Monday evening:More >
Health law cited as US uninsured rate drops
Health law cited as US uninsured rate drops
With just three weeks left to sign up under President Barack Obama health care law, a major survey tracking the rollout finds that the uninsured rate keeps going down.More >
The share of Americans without health insurance is dropping to the lowest levels since President Barack Obama took office, but sign-ups under his health care law lag among Hispanics - a big pool of potential beneficiaries.More >
Stolen passports probed in Malaysian plane mystery
Stolen passports probed in Malaysian plane mystery
Dozens of ships and aircraft have failed to find any piece of the missing Boeing 777 jet that vanished more than two days ago above waters south of Vietnam as investigators pursued "every angle" to explain its...More >
Authorities questioned travel agents Monday at a beach resort in Thailand about two men who boarded the vanished Malaysia Airlines plane with stolen passports, part of a growing international investigation into what they...More >
Cuomo: Future of Port Authority board chair up to Christie
Cuomo: Future of Port Authority board chair up to Christie
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo kept his distance on Monday from controversy surrounding Port Authority Chairman David Samson, who is under pressure over agency business dealings and whose name has surfaced in a separate political scandal roiling the administration of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.More >
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo kept his distance on Monday from controversy surrounding Port Authority Chairman David Samson, who is under pressure over agency business dealings and whose name has surfaced in a separate political scandal roiling the administration of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.More >
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported off of CA coast
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported off of CA coast
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 4:30 AM EDT2014-03-10 08:30:14 GMT
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been reported off of the California coast.More >
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has been reported off of the California coast.More >
Lack of passport checks expose air security flaw
Lack of passport checks expose air security flaw
When you travel, airport security agents may pat you down, inspect your deodorant and scan your body from head to toe. But there's a good chance that no one's checking whether you're using someone's...More >
When you travel, airport security agents may pat you down, inspect your deodorant and scan your body from head to toe. But there's a good chance that no one's checking whether you're using someone's lost or stolen passport.More >
'Band of Brothers' vet William Guarnere dies at 90
'Band of Brothers' vet William Guarnere dies at 90
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere (gahr-NAYR), one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died at the age of 90.More >
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90.More >

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Wichita State makes it 34-0, wins Valley tourney
Wichita State makes it 34-0, wins Valley tourney
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 8:31 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:31:49 GMT
Wichita State's still perfect. And proudly awaiting a No. 1 seed.More >
Wichita State's still perfect. And proudly awaiting a No. 1 seed.More >
Nicasio helps Rockies beat Royals 10-1
Nicasio helps Rockies beat Royals 10-1
Juan Nicasio pitched four scoreless innings, Kyle Parker drove in five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Sunday.More >
Juan Nicasio pitched four scoreless innings, Kyle Parker drove in five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Sunday.More >
Women's hoops coach Patterson fired by Kansas St
Women's hoops coach Patterson fired by Kansas St
Kansas State fired women's basketball coach Deb Patterson, athletic director John Currie said Sunday.More >
Kansas State fired women's basketball coach Deb Patterson, athletic director John Currie said Sunday.More >
NASCAR's changes get 1.5-mile test in Las Vegas
NASCAR's changes get 1.5-mile test in Las Vegas
NASCAR is about to start finding out whether its offseason changes will pay off on tracks like Las Vegas Motor Speedway.More >
NASCAR is about to start finding out whether its offseason changes will pay off on tracks like Las Vegas Motor Speedway.More >
Keselowski holds on for Nationwide win in Vegas
Keselowski holds on for Nationwide win in Vegas
Brad Keselowski once blew a tire while leading the final lap of this same Nationwide Series race, so he knew he couldn't get excited about a victory in Vegas until he actually crossed the line.More >
Brad Keselowski once blew a tire while leading the final lap of this same Nationwide Series race, so he knew he couldn't get excited about a victory in Vegas until he actually crossed the line.More >
No. 2 Wichita St goes to 33-0, routs Missouri St
No. 2 Wichita St goes to 33-0, routs Missouri St
All those runaway wins, it's hard for unbeaten Wichita State to pick a favorite.More >
All those runaway wins, it's hard for unbeaten Wichita State to pick a favorite.More >
Shields, Vargas to start season for Royals
Shields, Vargas to start season for Royals
James Shields and Jason Vargas will start the Kansas City Royals' first two games of the season at Detroit.More >
James Shields and Jason Vargas will start the Kansas City Royals' first two games of the season at Detroit.More >
Idaho rallies to beat UMKC 87-80
Idaho rallies to beat UMKC 87-80
Stephen Madison pumped in 26 points and Connor Hill added 24 more, including six 3-pointers, to propel Idaho to an 87-80 comeback win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.More >
Stephen Madison pumped in 26 points and Connor Hill added 24 more, including six 3-pointers, to propel Idaho to an 87-80 comeback win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.More >

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Lil Boosie: Prison term of the 1,000 songs
Lil Boosie: Prison term of the 1,000 songs
Rapper Lil Boosie says serving prison time in a Louisiana prison was life changing and it's made him a better person and ultimately, he hopes, a better artist.More >
Rapper Lil Boosie says serving time in a Louisiana prison on drug charges was life changing, has made him a better person and ultimately, he hopes, a better artist.More >
George Saunders wins Folio Prize for literature
George Saunders wins Folio Prize for literature
American writer George Saunders has won the 40,000 pound ($67,000) Folio Prize for literature with his humorous and disturbing short-story collection "Tenth of December."More >
American writer George Saunders won the 40,000 pound ($67,000) Folio Prize for literature on Monday with his humorous and disturbing short-story collection "Tenth of December."More >
Idina Menzel's 'If/Then' off to a strong start
Idina Menzel's 'If/Then' off to a strong start
Adele Dazeem may be having the last laugh.More >
Adele Dazeem may be having the last laugh.More >
Aretha Franklin says Obama knows 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T'
Aretha Franklin says Obama knows 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T'
Aretha Franklin has much R-E-S-P-E-C-T for President Barack Obama - regardless of his spelling skills.More >
Aretha Franklin has much R-E-S-P-E-C-T for President Barack Obama - regardless of his spelling skills.More >
Bieber surprises with performance during SXSW
Bieber surprises with performance during SXSW
Justin Bieber has kicked off the music portion of South by Southwest before the real program begins.More >
Justin Bieber has kicked off the music portion of South by Southwest before the real program begins.More >
Review: Sara Evans' new album is worth the wait
Review: Sara Evans' new album is worth the wait
By MICHAEL McCALL Associated Press Sara Evans, "Slow Me Down" (RCA Nashville)More >
By MICHAEL McCALL Associated Press Sara Evans, "Slow Me Down" (RCA Nashville)More >
Glitches spoil 'True Detective' finale online
Glitches spoil 'True Detective' finale online
HBO says its streaming service is running again, although disappointingly late for many anxious fans of the "True Detective" series.More >
HBO says its streaming service is running again, although disappointingly late for many anxious fans of the "True Detective" series.More >
Detroit gallery looking to sell Banksy artwork
Detroit gallery looking to sell Banksy artwork
An art gallery plans to sell a work that the elusive British graffiti artist Banksy created at an abandoned Detroit auto plant, a gallery official said Monday.More >
An art gallery plans to sell a work that the elusive British graffiti artist Banksy created at an abandoned Detroit auto plant, a gallery official said Monday.More >

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California school stage collapses, 2 dozen injured
California school stage collapses, 2 dozen injured
Music turns to mayhem at a high school in California. The stage collapsed under more than 200 girls. Many of them had to be taken to nearby hospitals. (3/10/14)
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Plane crashes with skydiver in FL
Plane crashes with skydiver in FL
An armature photographer caught the collision between an airplane and a skydiver at a Florida airfield. (3/10/2014)More >
An armature photographer caught the collision between an airplane and a skydiver at a Florida airfield. (3/10/2014)
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Obama meets impersonator in Oval Office
Obama meets impersonator in Oval Office
President Barack Obama recently met one his impersonators in the Oval Office. (3/10/2014)More >
President Barack Obama recently met one his impersonators in the Oval Office. (3/10/2014)
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Camera captures Canadian driver on phone just before crash
Camera captures Canadian driver on phone just before crash
A dash cam in a Canadian drivers car caught another driver on his cell phone moments before the crash. (3/7/2014)More >
A dash cam in a Canadian drivers car caught another driver on his cell phone moments before the crash. (3/7/2014)
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Australia: Snake eats crocodile
Australia: Snake eats crocodile
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Justin Timberlake uses charm to disarm finger-flipping heckler
Justin Timberlake uses charm to disarm finger-flipping heckler
Maybe nice guys finish first when it comes to handling hecklers. In a video that's now gone viral, Justin Timberlake uses his charm to disarm a heckler who gave him the middle finger in the middle of a performance.More >
Spider spooks weatherman
Spider spooks weatherman
A California weatherman has become the latest broadcaster to get spooked by a spider on air. (2/27/2014)More >
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Man with cleaver robs bank
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Big fire blazes in downtown Gallatin
Big fire blazes in downtown Gallatin
A big fire broke out in downtown Gallatin, MO, Wednesday afternoon. It apparently started in an insurance office and then spread to a beauty salon.More >
A big fire broke out in downtown Gallatin, MO, Wednesday afternoon. It apparently started in an insurance office and then spread to a beauty salon. More >
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Police release pics of Justin Bieber's tattoos
Police release pics of Justin Bieber's tattoos
Miami police have released pictures of Justin Bieber's tattoos that were taken after his arrest on Jan. 23, 2014.
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Miami police have released pictures of Justin Bieber's tattoos that were taken after his arrest on Jan. 23, 2014.More >
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Ukrainian officials say Russia has sent 16,000 troops into the Crimea region, and Russia is showing no sign of backing down as the tense standoff continues.More >
Ukrainian officials say Russia has sent 16,000 troops into the Crimea region, and Russia is showing no sign of backing down as the tense standoff continues.More >

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Independence man murdered inside his home
Independence man murdered inside his home
People in one Independence neighborhood are still reeling from the news that a 65-year-old neighbor was found murdered inside his home.More >
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Child uses FaceTime to get emergency help for his mom
Child uses FaceTime to get emergency help for his mom
A 2-year-old is being hailed a hero for saving his mother's life. But it wasn't a call to 911 that helped save the day, the toddler tapped into his mother's iPhone and used her FaceTime app to contact help.More >
Woman kicked out of water park because of swimsuit
Woman kicked out of water park because of swimsuit
A local woman is now getting national attention for getting kicked out of a water park because of her swimsuit. (7/6/13)More >
Man dies at hospital following shooting
Man dies at hospital following shooting
A man taken to an area hospital early Sunday with gunshot wounds has died of his injuries, police say.More >
Johnson County paramedics eliminating long spine boards
Johnson County paramedics eliminating long spine boards
Johnson County paramedics will no longer strap crash victims onto a long spine board.More >
Topeka family returns homes from Ukraine with adoptees
Topeka family returns homes from Ukraine with adoptees
A Topeka couple has finally brought their four adopted children home from Ukraine after getting stuck in the capital city of Kiev, awaiting passports from the new government.More >
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Tom Wachs has your Storm Track 5 Forecast
Meteorologist Tom Wachs talks about the warmest day of the year (so far) on Monday in his Storm Track 5 Forecast.More >
RAW VIDEO: Cell phone captures fatal fight between KCPD officer, firefighter
RAW VIDEO: Cell phone captures fatal fight between KCPD officer, firefighter
WARNING GRAPHIC, DISTURBING RAW VIDEO: A couple record cell phone video that captured captures the final moments when a routine arrest turned into a fatal confrontation between an off-duty firefighter celebrating his wedding reception and a Kansas City police officer working security.More >
Dog that lived with deer in cemetery has new forever home
Dog that lived with deer in cemetery has new forever home
This video was shot by Moxie's foster family after she was taken from a Kansas City cemetery where she had lived alongside a motherless doe. Moxie was just adopted by a forever home.More >
Grain Valley woman shot in back while riding ATV
Grain Valley woman shot in back while riding ATV
A Grain Valley woman was shot in the back while out riding an ATV. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and they believe this was either someone hunting illegally or taking target practice.More >

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