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The FDA approved a new generic form of mifepristone in September, expanding the accessibility of a common abortion medication. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is taking over a lawsuit challenging the approval in federal court.

As the new leader of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Watson will take over the role amid serious budget problems despite rapid development around the Kansas Speedway. Voters also weighed in on five open commission seats and reelected the Wyandotte County Sheriff.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has been in the Persian Gulf region this week, discussing access to oil in the increasingly tense region. China is the biggest customer for Iran's oil. But Saudi Arabia actually sells China more oil, and the Chinese leaders want to make sure that will continue.

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said he's ready to sell his plan to expand sales and use taxes, which would allow Missouri to end the income tax. Another ballot measure would repeal constitutional protections for abortion rights.

Nearly 400 businesses were damaged during riots after Freddie Gray's death. But weeks later, the repairs are limping along, despite promises of aid from nonprofits and both city and state officials.

Japan says its damaged nuclear plant has been stabilized. But the threat of exposure to radioactivity, particularly in the food supply, remains a very real concern. And radioactive "hot spots" crop up in places far from the site of the accident.

The Trump administration issued a new rule requiring migrants to seek protection in another country they travel through before asking for asylum in the U.S.

The national governing body for gymnastics said it made the unusual move to terminate GAGE's membership because of allegations that coaches were not complying with the terms of their suspensions tied to claims of abuse.

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

More people signed on to run Airbnbs, VRBOs and other short-term home rentals in anticipation of an influx of visitors. With more places in the market, occupancy rates actually went down — but prices went up.