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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 12m

Two men face charges in the murder-for-hire plot, police say.

Hired assassin kills man sleeping next to his girlfriend, California police say

Two men face charges in the murder-for-hire plot, police say.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 1h

A collapse of critical ocean systems “would have major planetary-scale consequences,” researchers said.

Species that can live 500 years offers warning of North Atlantic ‘tipping point’

A collapse of critical ocean systems “would have major planetary-scale consequences,” researchers said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 2h

“I looked and I looked but the brain was trying to deny what I was looking at.”

Huge Powerball win leaves woman crying on porch in North Carolina. ‘Such a gift’

“I looked and I looked but the brain was trying to deny what I was looking at.”

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 3h

The tiny creatures will grow to be 100 pounds or more.

Rare, venomous predator has babies the size of sticks of butter in FL. See them

The tiny creatures will grow to be 100 pounds or more.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 4h

Police say the 20-year-old man killed his grandma.

Grandmother and grandson found dead in murder-suicide, MI police say. ‘Tragic’

Police say the 20-year-old man killed his grandma.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 4h

K-State running back’s injury status has been downgraded to “out” for the TCU game

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards will miss yet another game due to injury

K-State running back’s injury status has been downgraded to “out” for the TCU game

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 5h

A man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening at a convenience store in south Kansas City.

Man killed in shooting Thursday at convenience store in south Kansas City

A man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening at a convenience store in south Kansas City.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 5h

A video captured part of the rescue attempt off Australia.

Massive ocean creature tangled in fishing gear. Then rescuers added more buoys

A video captured part of the rescue attempt off Australia.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 6h

The Asian Longhorned Tick was located on a dog in Franklin County last week, according to a press release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

New invasive tick species located in Franklin County, Kansas, officials say

The Asian Longhorned Tick was located on a dog in Franklin County last week, according to a press release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 6h

He told authorities he also had child sexual abuse material in a storage facility, police said.

Police discover child porn on 78-year-old’s desk during welfare check, WA cops say

He told authorities he also had child sexual abuse material in a storage facility, police said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 6h

Former KU star Paul Pierce was found asleep behind the wheel of his car, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Former Kansas, Celtics star and NBA Hall of Famer arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former KU star Paul Pierce was found asleep behind the wheel of his car, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 7h

The hunter was seriously injured in the attack, according to the Conservation Officer Service.

Grizzly bear with her cubs attacks hunter using elk call in Canada, officials say

The hunter was seriously injured in the attack, according to the Conservation Officer Service.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 7h

The Lenexa Police Department released snippets of a 911 call and body camera footage from a June incident that left a man dead.

Body camera footage from fatal shooting of Grandview man released

The Lenexa Police Department released snippets of a 911 call and body camera footage from a June incident that left a man dead.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 8h

Jace Hanson, who was accused of contaminating food at Leawood restaurant, pleaded guilty to 33 charges in July.

Former Hereford House worker gets 11+ years in prison for contamination, abuse videos

Jace Hanson, who was accused of contaminating food at Leawood restaurant, pleaded guilty to 33 charges in July.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 8h

“Typically those who might be candidates don’t advertise their brazen self-interest,” one expert said.

Does campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize work? Experts weigh in on Trump’s bid

“Typically those who might be candidates don’t advertise their brazen self-interest,” one expert said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 9h

“Watching her shake and cower is so hard,” the New York shelter said.

‘Extremely shut down dog’ is breaking shelter staff’s hearts. She needs a home

“Watching her shake and cower is so hard,” the New York shelter said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 10h

“I was very happy,” the Maryland woman said.

Patient bored at doctor’s kills time with lottery ticket. Win left her in tears

“I was very happy,” the Maryland woman said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 10h

A 911 call-taker coached the Sigma Alpha Epsilon men to perform CPR on an unconscious chapter member.

KU sanctions fraternity after underclassman hospitalized first day of classes

A 911 call-taker coached the Sigma Alpha Epsilon men to perform CPR on an unconscious chapter member.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 10h

“He is unconscious, and I tried to shake him and he won’t wake up.”

Listen to 911 call that brought paramedics to KU frat, preceded investigation

“He is unconscious, and I tried to shake him and he won’t wake up.”

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 10h

Cora was one of the oldest Asian elephants in human care in the U.S., Topeka Zoo official said.

Kansas elephant star from Burt Reynolds movie dies at 67. KC Zoo sends sympathy

Cora was one of the oldest Asian elephants in human care in the U.S., Topeka Zoo official said.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 11h

Both have worked at The Star for several years and have long-standing ties to the area.

Kansas City Star announces promotions of two new managing editors

Both have worked at The Star for several years and have long-standing ties to the area.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 11h

The man was given an 8.75-year prison sentence, prosecutors say.

Bloodied mom found after 11-year-old called 911, AZ officials say. Ex sentenced

The man was given an 8.75-year prison sentence, prosecutors say.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 11h

The 47-year-old activist is an alumnus of Rockhurt High School and was raised in Central Hyde Park in Kansas City. He was arrested as part of a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza.

KC activist was on ship bound for Gaza with aid. He’s now in an Israeli prison

The 47-year-old activist is an alumnus of Rockhurt High School and was raised in Central Hyde Park in Kansas City. He was arrested as part of a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 11h

Tobi Osunsanmi leads the K-State football team in sacks and tackles for loss this season.

Kansas State Wildcats expected to be without this key defender for several weeks

Tobi Osunsanmi leads the K-State football team in sacks and tackles for loss this season.

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 11h

The Johnson County DA said the officer was justified in shooting Jose Enrique Cartagena Chacon, who was sitting in his car when he was shot.

Lenexa police officer won’t be charged in fatal June shooting of Grandview man

The Johnson County DA said the officer was justified in shooting Jose Enrique Cartagena Chacon, who was sitting in his car when he was shot.

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