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Published August 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

Heat breaks KC records, but triple digit temps subside.

Hottest in Kansas since dust bowl, hundreds sickened.

KC man, 28, dies after heat collapse at endurance event.

Judge blocks KS law that de-fundedPlanned Parenthood.

Kobach to urge early implementation of proof of citizenship.

Union sues, protests Brownback early retirement snub.

Chastain plan may not reach ballot despite signatures.

KC, MO Schools take MAP score dip,plan rebound.

Defunded, but not defeated.

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

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