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If approved, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court — Judge Neil Gorsuch — will maintain the 5-4 conservative majority the court has held in recent years.

Gorsuch Pick For Top Court Fulfills Trump Campaign Pledge, Confirms Democrats' Fears

It was impossible to clone Antonin Scalia, anchor of the court's conservative wing for a generation. But Trump seemed resolved to come as close as he could, and that led him to the man from Colorado.

Ashley Judd, who has said she's considering a challenge to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, is now the subject of a Karl Rove-backed attack ad.

6 Reasons Ashley Judd Is The Target Of An Attack Ad

Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she's mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

Comic actor Fanny Rice, sometimes billed as the Funniest Woman in America, in 1896.

6 Jokes From 19th Century America

History books tell us that times were hard in the 1800s. But there was occasional humor. Some of it was even funny.

FAQ: How to vote in Missouri

Find out how to register to vote in Missouri, check where your polling place is, see your sample ballot, and more. This is part of the 2024 KC Voter Guide, powered by the KC Media Collective in partnership with The Kansas City Star.

Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff visits a campaign office in Chamblee, Ga., to thank volunteers and supporters on Monday, as the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District winds down.

'Bigger Than The 6th': Voters Head To Polls In Georgia Race That Hinges On Trump

The contest between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel has obliterated spending records. A win for the Democrats would be a blow to President Trump, but the race remains incredibly close.

Jason Dalton was arrested early Sunday in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich., following a massive manhunt after several people were shot Saturday.

Suspect In Kalamazoo Shootings Charged With 6 Counts Of Murder

Jason Dalton, who police believe killed six people in a series of shootings late Saturday night, was also charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit murder and eight firearms charges.

My Fellow Kansans: The Rise — And Fall — Of Sam Brownback

Before he was governor, Sam Brownback had been state agriculture secretary, congressman, and U.S. senator. But when he captured the state’s top office in…

Jason Kander will be honored with the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award

Jason Kander is set to receive the Good Neighbor Award from the Truman Foundation next month. The Afghanistan veteran and former Missouri Secretary of State joins a group of honorees that includes Supreme Court justices, members of Congress, top journalists, humanitarians and even U.S. presidents.

Dozens of Kansas City Tenants protested the end of the moratorium halting evictions during the pandemic.

What helped KC Tenants gain influence so quickly? One word: outrage

Grassroots tenant union KC Tenants has made affordable housing a top concern in Kansas City. Now, the political arm of the group, KC Tenants Power, has flexed some of its sway in city elections.

Workers prepare orders behind the counter displaying cuts of meat.

Kansas City has the meats: How the city's butcher shops prepare for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for Kansas City butchers. If you're looking for the right meat to go on your table this holiday season, the city's locally-owned butcher shops can be your guide.

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