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The state of the Missouri secretary of state
In Missouri and Kansas, the secretary of state is the top election official, a partisan position chosen by voters. But to the frustration of some, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has used his authority to push certain Republican priorities, especially when it comes to ballot issues on redistricting and abortion.
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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Shakes California
The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 100 miles off the coast and that there was no risk of a tsunami. Residents in Ferndale, Calif., said they felt the earth "roll" under them.
Diabetes, Cost Of Care Top Health Concerns For U.S. Latinos
A poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health finds that nearly 1 in 5 Latinos say diabetes is the major health concern for themselves and their family. In East Los Angeles, where obesity and diabetes are common, community activists are committed to turning the problem around.
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Submit a correction to The Midwest Newsroom
Here are the instructions on submitting a correction to The Midwest Newsroom.
U.S. Topples Top-Ranked Germany 2-0 To Reach World Cup Final
In a battle between a fantastic attack and a fantastic defense, the latter prevailed, as two penalty kicks — one made, one whiffed — and a late insurance goal gave the U.S. the win.
Cavs Beat Celtics As LeBron James Tops NBA's All-Time Playoff Scoring List
James scored 35 points to replace Michael Jordan as the NBA's all-time playoff scoring leader. The points helped the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics for a return trip to the NBA finals.
Top Editor At Catholic News Service Reportedly Pushed Out Over Pro-LGBT Tweets
Tony Spence, director of a news outlet covering the church, was asked to resign this week, according to several Catholic news outlets. He had tweeted about controversial laws in several states.
Nuon Chea, Top Khmer Rouge Leader, Dies At 93 While Serving Life Sentence
He was seen as a chief architect of the regime's brutal collectivist policies that led to the deaths of some 1.7 million people. He was found guilty of war crimes by a U.N.-backed tribunal last year.
Petition Opposing Proposed Immigrant Detention Center On Troost Tops 4,800 Signatures
Opposition is growing to the proposed redevelopment of an old hospital in south Kansas City that could be made into a detention center to house immigrant…
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