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KCUR Morning News 7-5-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Flooding along the Missouri River has had devastating effects on homes, cities and towns. It has impacted transportation, too. A main rail line into Kansas City from the north will be closed until levee breaks are managed.

Laws to restrict abortion in Kansas have been a high-profile issue this year. But Kansas isn't the only state where there are efforts to tighten abortion regulations.

Missouri's unclaimed property office returned a record $36 million of money and items to people during the 2011 fiscal year.

Missouri's unclaimed property office returned a record $36 million of money and items to people during the 2011 fiscal year. .

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