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Kelly's is for lovers: 75 years of meet-cutes at one of Kansas City's most famous bars
You never know who you’ll run into when you walk into Kelly’s Westport Inn to watch a game or cheers the end of the work week. These 'Kelly's couples' avoided hungover walks of shame and stayed together.
Fresh Air Weekend: 'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators; Writer Michael Arceneaux
Desiree Akhavan's film, based on Emily Danforth's novel, centers on a teen sent to gay conversion therapy. Critic Ken Tucker reviews Lori McKenna's new album. Arceneaux's memoir is I Can't Date Jesus.
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Japan's Emperor Akihito To Abdicate In April 2019
The 83-year-old emperor hinted last year that he wanted to step down. However, Japanese law had no provision for imperial abdication until a new law was passed by parliament this summer.
New Charlotte Street Award Fellows: Patrick Conway & Heidi Van
Charlotte Street Foundation recently announced two artists, Heidi Van and Patrick Alonzo Conway, were selected as this year's 2012 Generative Performing…
Quick Question: Is Cyber Monday Passe?
The term — as we know it today — dates back to the mid-2000s. Now, laptops and WiFi and mobile gizmos allow Americans to shop Cyber Monday-style every day.
U.S. Reaches Partial Deal To Keep Troops In Afghanistan
Talks between U.S. and Afghan officials have yielded a partial security agreement between the two countries. Secretary of State John Kerry and President Hamid Karzai held discussions Friday and Saturday on a deal to keep the U.S. military in the country beyond the 2014 pullout date for most U.S. and NATO troops.
Christie Finesses Challenge Created By Senate Vacancy
Gov. Chris Christie needed a plausible explanation for choosing a politically advantageous, if more costly, special election date to replace the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg. Maybe he found it.
At Long Last, Small Spanish Town Changes 'Kill The Jews' Name
The people voted in favor of the name change and it finally became official on Tuesday. The name dates back to 1627, when historians believe Jewish residents converted to Catholicism.
A Pi Day That Comes Once A Century: 3-14-15 At 9:26:53
Just once every 100 years, the date and time line up with the first 10 digits of the mathematical symbol pi (π).
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Top Of The Morning News: Friday, January 27, 2012
A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.Streetcar Plan On TrackBike Share Rolls OutTrial Date Set For Bishop & Catholic DioceseKansas Agriculture Secretary…
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