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Blazing "ring of fire" eclipse

Millions of people across a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the Western U.S. turned their sights skyward for the annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges. More>>

Eclipse crosses Asia, US: Millions look skyward

From a park near Albuquerque, to the top of Japan's Mount Fuji, to the California coast the effect was dramatic: The moon nearly blotting out the sun creating a blazing "ring of fire" eclipse. More>>

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State Rep. Bob Bethell dies in car accident

A Kansas state representative is dead after a one-car accident in Wabaunsee County. More>>

MO pizza delivery driver killed in ambush; suspect in custody

A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver is dead after an apparent robbery attempt in St. Louis County, and a suspect is in jail. More>>

A year after tornado, Reading sees recovery

A year after a tornado dealt what some thought was a final blow to the east-central Kansas community of Reading, residents are proud of their recovery. More>>

Police investigating deadly shooting in Independence

Police are investigating after an alleged shooting in Independence. More>>

Life-saving 10-year-old boy shows strength, survival during storm

As Joplin, MO, nears a somber anniversary, a 10-year-old boy explains how he was able to stay brave in the eye of the storm. More>>

Study: 2,000 convicted then exonerated in 23 years

More than 2,000 people who were falsely convicted of serious crimes have been exonerated in the United States in the past 23 years, according to a new archive compiled at two universities. More>>

Kansas City-based theater chain AMC bought by China

A Chinese conglomerate announced Monday it will buy a major U.S. cinema chain, AMC Entertainment Holdings, for $2.6 billion in China's biggest takeover of an American company to date. More>>

Fearing bacteria, company recalls red onions

A California company is recalling more than a ton of chopped red onions.   More>>

Mother shot while protecting daughter from gang recruitment

Beverly Dean talks about the moment she stood between her daughter and gang members trying to recruit the teen. More>>

Biotech group to bring livestock summit to KC

A national biotechnology group is planning an event focused on livestock this fall in Kansas City. More>>

CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk

Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says. More>>

In Joplin, a senior year to remember after tornado

Joplin High School's Class of 2012 will cap a senior year marked by tragedy and perseverance Monday night with a commencement speech by President Barack Obama. More>>

Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast

Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner. More>>

Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summit

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders... More>>

Millions look skyward as rare eclipse crosses Asia

Millions of Asians watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. More>>

Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died

Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees is dead after a long period of ill health.
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Convicted Lockerbie bomber dies of cancer in Libya

He was the embodiment of one of modern Libya's darkest chapters - a man synonymous with horrifying scenes of wreckage, broken families and a plane that fell out of the sky a generation ago. His name, Abdel Baset... More>>

KC mayor's son charged with disorderly conduct

The son of Kansas City Mayor Sly James was arrested last week for disorderly conduct, according to police documents. More>>

2 more activists charged related to NATO summit

Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs. More>>

Arson investigation after house catches fire near 42nd, Prospect

Firefighters say an overnight fire was set on purpose. More>>

Fire damages Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City

Volunteers spent years transforming an old lumberyard into an art center in downtown Baldwin city.  On Sunday, a fire threatened to burn down all their hard work. More>>

Year since Joplin tornado marked by hope, struggle

A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible. More>>

Kan. treasurers say computer system worth the wait

County treasurers across Kansas say long lines caused by a new computer system will be gone once the kinks are worked out of the $40 million upgrade. More>>

Police: Random shooting injures 1 in Independence

Police are seeking a gunman who pulled the trigger in random shooting that injured one person. More>>

Tornado damages homes in Harper, KS; no known injuries

A tornado in Kansas has damaged several homes in Harper, including one where a roof was ripped off. More>>

Records: Joplin twister was costliest since 1950

The tornado that tore through Joplin a year ago already ranks as the deadliest twister in six decades. Now it carries another distinction - the costliest since at least 1950. More>>

Google's KCK launch faces another delay

Google appears to be delaying the launch of its promised ultra-fast Internet service in Kansas City, Kan. More>>

Kidnapped, tortured woman speaks out

A woman, kidnapped and tortured for days before escaping, hopes her message will help save another woman from going through what she was forced to endure. More>>

Toddler drowns in family pool

As investigators drain the water from a family's backyard pool,  the life was also draining out of a heartbroken family standing helplessly after their 3-year-old drowned. More>>