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Sales Tax Hike Ends Marathon Kansas Session
It’s over.Republican legislators from the House and Senate mustered just enough votes to pass a $400 million tax increase Friday and end the historic 2015…
Second Opinions Are Often Sought, But Their Value Isn't Clear
Patients facing serious illnesses often seek medical reviews of their cases. Some people glean helpful advice, but researchers don't have much data about whether the consults lead to better results.
Timeline: Straightening Out Kansas City's Confusing Minimum Wage Debate
The Kansas City Council passed an ordinance earlier this summer that would've raised the city's minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2020. And while the move…
Root, Root, Root For Uganda In Tonight's Little League World Series
It beat the Dominican Republic but lost to Venezuela. At 6 p.m. it faces off against Taiwan — and needs a victory to stay in the series. But no matter what happens, the team from Uganda is a winner.
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U.S. Open: Serena Defeats Sister Venus; Keeps Eye On Grand Slam
After three back-and-forth sets at the U.S. Open Tuesday night, Serena Williams advances to the semifinals. Steve Inskeep talks to Courtney Nguyen, a senior writer for WTA Insider.
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After 9 Days, Special Olympics World Games Come To A Close
About 6,500 athletes from 165 countries took part in what is often called the most moving sporting event in the world. David Greene talks to ESPN producer Kate Jackson, who covered the Games.
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Romney, SuperPAC Outspend Rivals Combined
Financial reports filed at the Federal Election Commission show that in February, Mitt Romney and a superPAC supporting him yet again spent more than all of his GOP opponents combined. But none of February's GOP contests translated into a fundraising bounce for the candidates.
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Endangered Species Find A Peaceful Home On Land Used To Train For War
Fort Leonard Wood is home to more than 6,000 soldiers and at least three endangered species. Those animals and two more that are threatened are...
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Jobs Are The Focus Of Race For Missouri Governor
Four years ago, Missouri Democratic Governor Jay Nixon was elected by 19 points--a landslide. But this time around, it may not be so easy for him.Some…
What Is A Good Unemployment Number, Really?
On Friday, new unemployment numbers will be released for December. In last month's report, the unemployment rate dropped to 7.7 percent, a four-year low. For a preview of the labor market prospects for the new year, Steve Inskeep talks to Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight, an international consulting firm.
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