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There's more evidence that the housing sector has come out of its deep slump. The day's other key economic indicator: The number of people who applied for unemployment insurance barely changed last week. The pace remained near where it was before the economy slipped into its 2007-2009 recession.

The country's energy minister said 780 people were working in the coal mine at the time of the accident.

Organizers of what is expected to be certified as the world's largest fireworks display ever put on a show in Dubai that was seen by thousands Tuesday, as viewers turned out to celebrate the new year and watch a huge spectacle.

Among them is former Atlanta superintendent Beverly Hall, who was the national superintendent of the year in 2009.

The Historic Kansas City Foundation releases a list each year of buildings and city landmarks in danger of being lost due to demolition or neglect. This…

The order came after a judge found Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes guilty of endangering public health. The destruction of the blood and records means we may never know what athletes were treated by Fuentes.

State tax receipts for June totaled $22.5 million less than expected, the Kansas Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.Both individual income tax and…

A new report emphasizes significant progress in cutting the number of deaths of children before age 5. But in some parts of the world, the rate is still depressingly high.

Lew, who earlier was budget director in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, has long been thought to be the leading candidate to replace Timothy Geithner.

As evidenced by recent openings, closings and bankruptcies, the Kansas City restaurant scene is extremely competitive right now."Lots of players are…