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The band Cake is known for its musical eclecticism as well as its distinct sense of humor. In its more than 30 years as a musical act, Cake has also found an unusual way to connect with its fans: Trees.
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Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technologyGov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure on Wednesday that could have earmarked up to $5 million for gun-detection systems in schools while expressing concern that it could have benefitted only one particular company.
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Kris Kobach has filed a federal lawsuit against the Education Department's revised Title IX rules, which ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBTQ+ students who face discrimination will be entitled to a response from their school and can seek action from the federal government.
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The landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlawed racial segregation in public schools may have played out differently if it hadn’t been for a tenacious group of women in Johnson County, Kansas, who led their own integration lawsuit five years earlier. The case centered around a two-room schoolhouse and included a lengthy boycott, big-shot NAACP lawyers, FBI surveillance — and six very brave children.
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Former Wichita musician Jenny Wood suffered near-fatal injuries in a 2019 car accident that have left her suffering life-threatening grand mal seizures. Despite her struggles, she says she's determined to keep moving forward with music and life.
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Planned Parenthood Great Plains’ Pittsburg health center will offer abortions, contraception and other care beginning this fall.
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Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns.
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Imagine that imaginary friends were real. Now imagine that IF director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds convinced A-list pals to voice them.
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The opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who reversed the decision of the 5th Circuit. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.
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House Republicans want to hold the attorney general in contempt over the department's refusal to hand over an audio recording of a special counsel's interview with the president.
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United Airlines is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.
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The Netflix show's third season takes on the "friends to lovers" romance trope.
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New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
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If you’ve always hated leaving your best furry friend at home when you go to meet friends for drinks, those days are over. Wichita now has a bar designed for both man and beast. Denise Neil has details.
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