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Why some jail detainees in Missouri can go years without seeing the sun
A lawsuit in San Francisco suggests forcing detainees to live in the dark could violate their constitutional rights. This issue is top of mind for residents who have followed the opening and closure of jails in St. Louis, where detainees can go years without seeing the sun.
Despite Trump shun, Vicky Hartzler says experience puts her ahead in the race for U.S. Senate
Former President Trump has refused to endorse Hartzler, but the U.S. Representative is confident she's the Republican who can keep a Senate seat for her party.
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Seg. 1: When Should Police Use Lethal Force? Seg. 2: State Of Mental Healthcare In Kansas City Area
Segment 1: Witness says suspect killed in Kansas City Police Department shooting "was a very troubled individual."In a re-broadcast of a segment that…
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Made In The USA: An Export Boom
Two years ago, President Obama laid out a goal to double American exports in five years. Today, American products and services are in demand around the world, but that's not the only reason the U.S. is on pace to meet Obama's goal.
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Test Sites Chosen For Commercial Drone Testing
The locations are expected to produce jobs as companies try out ways to make money with "unmanned aircraft systems." The six sites stretch from Alaska south to Texas and then north to New York State.
Missouri House Speaker accused of ‘unlawful’ conduct in push for contract, drawing FBI scrutiny
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher denies accusations uncovered in public records that he threatened staff when pressing for the legislature to award a lucrative contract to a private company.
Country Club Plaza is losing a major employer, frustrating Kansas City's redevelopment plans
Kansas City Council is considering a plan to overhaul the Country Club Plaza, with much taller buildings and a new public square. But not all residents are convinced — and now Lockton Companies is moving its headquarters to Leawood.
NASA Is Seeking Astronauts. Do You Have The Right Stuff?
Less than 1 percent of applicants make the cut. But there's more than one way in. Passion helps. Be persistent. Oh, and be tops in what you're doing right now.
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A Dozen Officials Suspended As Probe Into N.Y. Prison Break Widens
The house-cleaning of top administrators and guards at the prison where two inmates escaped comes as the FBI begins its own investigation into possible corruption and drug dealing at the facility.
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Climate change threatens the Great Plains, but bison may hold a key to resilience
Bison grazing on native prairie for three decades transformed the landscape, allowing wildflowers to thrive that can feed legions of bees and butterflies.
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