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Costa Rica Becomes A Magnet For Migrants
Peaceful and relatively prosperous, Costa Rica hasn't traditionally been a crossroads for migrants. But they have been descending on the country in growing numbers, straining resources.
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Is There A Way To Keep Using Opioid Painkillers And Reduce Risk?
As a result of the opioid epidemic, doctors are being urged to turn to other medications to treat chronic pain. That can be a challenge for people who have used opioid painkillers for years.
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Kansas City Voters Elect Quinton Lucas Mayor, Select A City Council And Reject A Cap On Tax Breaks
Quinton Lucas will be the next Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.Lucas is a private attorney, lecturer at the University of Kansas School of Law and in his…
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LeBron James: 'Mamba Out,' But 'Not Forgotten'
The Los Angeles Lakers gave an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant Friday. It was ahead of the first Lakers game since the death of the basketball legend, who played for the Lakers for 20 seasons.
Despite His Doubles Prowess, Kansas City Tennis Star Jack Sock Wants To Stick With Singles
Jack Sock is back on his singles game, looking to rekindle a career that peaked in 2017 with a No. 8 world ranking, then sliding to 9-22 in 2018. Yet,…
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Meet The Master Printer Who Quietly Helps Kansas City Artists Look Their Best
Mike Sims is a bit emotional. As he prepares to celebrate 40 years of working with an array of acclaimed artists, the master printer admits it's…
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A Doctor's Kindness Gives Homeless Inventor A Second Chance
After inventor Mike Williams lost his business and his marriage, he ended up homeless. Then he found himself in the hospital after he was attacked and beaten in a California park. Dr. Jong Chen helped Williams back to health and back on his feet. Now they're working together on another invention.
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Don't Fear That Expired Food
When food passes its sell-by date, it's swept from the supermarket shelf. But that doesn't mean it's unsafe. Some items, like canned foods, can even last years or decades after their expiration date.
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Gay Marriage On Ballot In Four States; Obama Endorses Measures
Each of the 30 states to consider constitutional amendments that would outlaw such unions has adopted the ban. That may change on Election Day, when voters in Maryland, Washington, Maine and Minnesota make their decision on whether to recognize gay marriage.
You Can Thank A Whey Refinery For That Protein Smoothie
Milk isn't just something you drink anymore. It's become a raw material, like crude oil, that's refined into more valuable products, such as sugar for infant formula and protein powder that's used in energy bars.
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