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Health insurance company Oscar has started its own ad campaign for the Affordable Care Act. These enrollment dates apply to New York state; the dates to enroll in federally run exchanges are Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.

As Federal Government Cuts Obamacare Ads, Private Insurer Steps Up

The federal government has cut advertising for the Affordable Care Act's enrollment period by 90 percent. So insurer Oscar Health has started its own campaign in New York and five other states.

North Korea Seen Lining Up Military Aircraft For Possible Show

Satellite images shared exclusively with NPR show North Korean fighters and helicopters massed at a single airbase. It could be another sign of escalating tensions.

A vegetarian chicken sandwich topped with red sauce with a side of fries on a white plate

Food recs: The best vegan and vegetarian food in Kansas City

Vegan and vegetarian diets are getting more popular in Kansas City, and options at local restaurants are expanding. From sandwiches that mimic their meat-made counterparts to dishes where vegetables are the star, there's something for everyone.

Customers look over the menu at Bonita Michoacán. The one-stop shop is a grocery store, bakery and taqueria in Kansas City, Kansas.

Food recs: The best restaurants and bars in Kansas City, Kansas

Just a short jaunt across the state line is an overlooked food scene. Explore all the offerings of Kansas City, Kansas — including Mexican restaurants, meat markets, dive bars, Chinese food, a donut shop and more.

Waldo Thai's Tom Yum Goong with shrimp is spicy, sweet, and sour and uses a dash of coconut milk to add richness.

Food recs: Kansas City’s best soups and stews

Soup is maybe the quintessential comfort food, especially when the weather gets colder. At these Kansas City restaurants, you’ll find hearty pozole, flavor-packed ramen, creamy New England clam chowder and more.

Heirloom Bakery and Hearth's ham and cheese croissant is tasty, but be sure to try the rosemary wheat loaf, says KCUR Adventure! contributor Xiao daCunha

Food recs: Kansas City's best bakeries and pastries

Whether you’re looking for a sourdough loaf, a croissant, or a cake, the Kansas City region is full of bakeries worth exploring. Here’s where to find the best from-scratch breads, pastries and more.

Kansas City's South Asian cuisine is diverse. At Spice N Rice in Overland Park, butter chicken, samosas and naan are some of the most popular offerings.

Food recs: Kansas City’s best Indian and South Asian restaurants

South Asian cuisine can vary drastically by region — from Bengali curry to Pakistani biryani and everything in between — but you can find options from all over the subcontinent right here in Kansas City. Here’s where to find the metro’s best butter chicken, tikka masala, samosas and more.

Northeast Pizza's head chef Mike DiStefano is trained in fine dining and is executive chef at Verbena. He says it's been nice to spend time perfecting a single product.

Food recs: Kansas City’s best pizza

Every city has tons of good pizza places, and Kansas City is no exception. New spots like Northeast Pizza, in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood, and stalwarts like Minsky’s make certain that, wherever you’re based in the metro, you’re never far from a perfectly greasy, cheesy pizza pie.

Food recs: Kansas City’s best french fries, tater tots and more

French fries are quintessentially American, and nearly ubiquitous at Kansas City restaurants. Here’s where you can find the best straight-cut, waffle, and curly fries, plus tater tots, poutine and more.

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