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Year since Joplin tornado marked by hope, struggle Video included

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

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KC mayor's son charged with disorderly conduct

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

CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C

For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. 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>>

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>>

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>>

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Police investigating fatal shooting in Independence

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

Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died

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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>>

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

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

Fire damages Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin City Video included

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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>>

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 Video included

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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 Video included

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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 Video included

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 Video included

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

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Kidnapped, tortured woman speaks out Video included

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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 Video included

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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>>

Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY

Family and friends gathered Saturday at a modest stone church in a hamlet north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the latest member of that charmed and cursed family to fall victim to tragedy and... More>>

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO

A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." More>>

Afrikan Centered Education celebrates graduation Video included

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It's a milestone for a local school as Afrikan Centered Education Collegium Campus held a graduation ceremony for its second graduating class. More>>

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second

A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. More>>

Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." More>>

Inmate dies at Wyandotte County jail

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An inmate of the Wyandotte County jail died Saturday. More>>

High school grad looks to college after overcoming weight struggles Video included

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She's been in the national spotlight, honored by ESPN, the Chiefs and even the White House. But Friday night, Brionna Williams got what she said is the best recognition of all - a high school diploma. More>>

KCMO burned body identified

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Kansas City, MO police have identified the body found burning near East 19th Street and Brooklyn Avenue on Monday. More>>

Motorcyclist killed in wreck near UMKC campus

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Police said a wreck near the UMKC campus killed a motorcyclist Saturday. More>>

Staycations offer more options for less money

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Staycations offer simple, cost-effective ways to enjoy downtime and provide an extending outing to your family. The idea is to find something unique to do that's within your area or even in your own hometown. More>>

Deputies: Pair steals from home while couple has sex

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Union County deputies say that two men stole items from a Buffalo home while a couple was inside having sex. More>>

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