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There have been thousands of lawsuits by Kansas hospitals in recent years, including many lawsuits for less than $500. One lawsuit was for just $104.
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Wyandotte County Deputy Richard Fatherley is free while he awaits trial in the July 5 death of Charles Adair, who prosecutors say was killed when Fatherly knelt on his back. Fatherley, who faced his first hearing Tuesday, wasn’t required to appear in court in person, which the judge said was standard early in the judicial process when substantive issues aren't heard.
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With music from Gustav Holst, Edward Elgar, Jessie Montgomery and Sergei Prokofiev, the show has been described as the intersection of NPR’s “Science Friday” and an orchestra concert.
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The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office signed a formal agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue 48-hour ICE detainers for people held in the county jail.
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Coffee has gotten a lot more expensive in the U.S. as tariffs seep into the price tag. Even as the Trump administration considers offering some tariff relief, that's putting a strain on roasters, who have no choice but to pass on some of the extra cost to coffee drinkers.
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Lexie Helgerson's documentary, "Age Group Winner," plays this weekend at the Tallgrass Film Center. Her dad, Jay Helgerson, once held a Guinness World Record for running a marathon a week for an entire year.
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Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence.
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A federal judge ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit alleging that Meta had stifled competition by buying up its rivals.
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Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.
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President Trump lashed out a reporter in the Oval Office who was asking about allegations the crown prince orchestrated the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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After his parents died, Stiller found a stash of their audio recordings. Those tapes of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara are at the center of the documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost.
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This tiny disc of zinc with just a smidge of copper has played an outsized role in our national (and international) discourse. The U.S. Mint ended production of the one-cent coin last week.
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The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they're seeking a green card or visa.
Commentary & Podcasts
"The Correspondent" was published back in April with little fanfare. But months after its release, the Virginia Evans debut made the New York Times Bestseller list and is a breakout hit, which speaks to the power of human connection.
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