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Grand Canyon May Be Older (And Younger) Than You Think
About 6 million years ago, a new mineral analysis suggests, a mighty river zigzagging across the Colorado plateau may have found its way into older gorges, greatly enlarging them to create the West's most spectacular canyon. Still, some geologists aren't sold.
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A Change To Out-Of-Pocket Health Insurance Limits Irks Employers
In 2016, the out-of-pocket spending limit for anyone in an insured family would be set at $6,850. Employers say that would be a costly change for plans that set caps based on total family spending.
The Quest Is Over: Serena Williams Upset By Roberta Vinci In U.S. Open Semifinal
Serena Williams lost to the unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy in three sets, ending her history-making run for the first calendar Grand Slam since 1988.
Puerto Rico Declares State Of Emergency After Quake Rocks Residents Awake
"We have not been exposed to this kind of emergency in 102 years," Gov. Wanda Vázquez says. The 6.4 magnitude quake left at least one person dead and knocked out most of the island's power.
Here are the key 2024 primary election results from Missouri
Missouri polling places are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 5. See live primary election results as they come in for governor, U.S. Senate and more.
Want to buy legal weed in Kansas City? You may have to deal with a sales tax from Jackson County too
Sales of recreational marijuana already come with a 6% state sales tax. With 3% city taxes on legal weed already before voters in Kansas City and other municipalities, Jackson County's proposal could bring the total up to 12% on each purchase.
Missouri mega-donor and Nebraska governor are funding attacks against Eric Greitens
The PAC has spent $3.6 million on television ads hammering Greitens by highlighting child and spousal abuse allegations made by Greitens’ ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, and accusing him of being too cozy to China. Rex Sinquefield contributed $1 million, with Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts giving $250,000.
Shrinking Pool Of Volunteer Firefighters Leaves Communities At Risk
Busy schedules and long hours of training are partly to blame for the ever-shrinking volunteer pool.
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Home Video Review: 'Buster Keaton: The Ultimate Collection'
Buster Keaton, the great genius of silent comedy, gets celebrated in a 14-disc box set that contains all of his classic silent comedies as well as a raft of shorts and extras.
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Not All Chinese Restaurants Are Created Equal
Host Scott Simon talks to accountant David Chan of Los Angeles about his expertise on Chinese restaurants. He's eaten in more than 6,000 of them.
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