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The USS John S. McCain, shown docked in Singapore on Aug. 22, was damaged after colliding with an oil tanker. Two top U.S. Navy officers were dismissed Tuesday as the 7th Fleet continues its investigation into the crash.

Top Navy Officers Fired In Ongoing Leadership Shake-Up After Deadly Collisions

The U.S. 7th Fleet said Tuesday that this summer's crash of the USS John S. McCain was preventable. The August collision was the latest in a string of Navy mishaps in the Pacific this year.

Passengers from three West African countries will face screening for Ebola symptoms when they arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Travelers are seen here at a JFK checkpoint earlier this week. Four other airports will begin screening next week.

Ebola Deaths Top 4,000; Screening Begins At New York's JFK Airport

The screening procedure will include passengers having their temperature taken with non-contact thermometers and answering questions to determine their potential exposure.

Kansas lawmakers heard Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's proposed budget that includes increasing special education by $72.4 million each year for the next five years.

Here are 6 ways Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants to spend a $2 billion budget surplus

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly laid out her Kansas spending priorities in a budget plan presented to the Republican-led Legislature Thursday.

6 Young And Old Things To Do In Kansas City This Weekend

Whether you’re young or old, you can’t help it. So own it. Share it.With that in mind, this weekend offers a spectrum of events that can be relished by…

6 Award-Winning Things To Do In Kansas City This Weekend

Recognition. Many seek it, some achieve it.A popular path to being obviously appreciated is the award route – and this weekend’s entertainment lineup…

Redrawn 6th District In Md. May Benefit Democrats

In Maryland, Republican incumbent Rep. Roscoe Bartlett faces a tough re-election in a redrawn district that now favors Democrats. Challenger John Delaney has outraised and outspent him.

KCUR Evening News 7-6-10

By Steve Bellhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-911404.mp3Kansas City, MO – Police chase accident clogs Watkins Freeway,…

U.S. steak is sold among cuts of beef from Australia and New Zealand. Because the U.S. lacks a free trade agreement with China, its beef is expensive in China. As a result, it doesn't sell as well as beef from competing markets.

Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing

Many U.S. businesses say they're treated unfairly in China. And there are concerns about Chinese acquisitions of U.S. companies.

KCUR Morning News 4-6-10

By Maria Carterhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-894577.mp3Kansas City, MO – Authorities say a soft-side cooler that…

KCUR Evening News 6-1-10

By Steve Bellhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-905171.mp3Kansas City, MO – Brownback picks Overland Park's Colyear as…

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