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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

Kansas City, MO –
High court upholds Kansas death penalty.
Missouri executions on hold after court rules.
Sex offender stings survive court test.
Elks leader dies, 9 survive in Clinton building collapse.
Missouri board okays stadium improvement tax credits.
Task force recommends K.C. red-light cameras.
Chief balks at policing immigration.
Booster seats required for Missouri, Kansas kids.

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