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This week on "The Range," the end of a long journey ... Tom Shine says goodbye.
Local news
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Lawrence police used genetic genealogy to help solve a 25-year-old pair of child sex crime cases.
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According to a report by the March of Dimes, scores in Kansas improved overall. But people of color still face the biggest disparities, like higher preterm birth rates and disproportionate infant deaths.
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Democratic political outsiders are vying to unseat Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall — and end nearly a century of Republican control of the state’s U.S. Senate seats.
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"Seized" tells the story of the Marion County Record. It will "make people think about what journalism really is and what people really want journalism to be," its director and producer said.
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The report uses Kansas and Arizona to illustrate the unforeseen financial costs of executing documentary proof of citizenship laws as they gain traction in Congress and statehouses nationwide.
NPR News
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Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.
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The move comes as an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.
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The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
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Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking.
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This was destined to be a Christmas-y week on the Billboard Hot 100.
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The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.
Commentary & Podcasts
The holidays are behind us, and a new year is underway. Chef Travis Russell reflects on the resolutions guiding him into 2026.
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