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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Four firefighters seriously burned in Waldo fire "flashover."
Kansas drops science standards that questioned evolution.
Judge to release at least one document for Shields.
Scrap continues over proposed partnering for KU, St. Luke's.
MU promises stem-cell opponents no med research in new building.
Kansas bill would ban state money for embryonic research.
Unborn victim and photo ID bills advance in Kansas.
Missouri committee approves primary seat belt bill.
New exams for Missouri seniors. .

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