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KCUR Morning News 12-23-09

By Maria Carter

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KCUR – A strong winter storm moving its way through Kansas and is expected to bring a white Christmas to much of the area.

A judge says a "necessity defense" in the trial of a man accused of killing Kansas abortion provider Dr. George Tiller is "not viable" under state law.

A group of Kansas school districts has voted to take the state to court over school funding.

A northern Missouri man who pleaded guilty to raping a girl two decades ago has won a second chance at seeking a DNA test.

The Kansas Senate is rearranging some committee assignments following the resignation of a Johnson County senator.

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will be giving fans two locations next year to peruse historic sports memorabilia.

Congress just eliminated federal funding for KCUR, but public radio is for the people.

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