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Wichita singer-songwriter John Salem says that he primarily writes songs out of a need for self-expression, though is someone else can find comfort in them, he's fine with that too.
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World Cup travelers and residents of the region can register to attend free performances from national touring artists and some of the city’s best local entertainers. -
For World Cup ticket holders, Kansas City will run $15 shuttles to the stadium on game days. That’s significantly cheaper than the $100 buses and trains in East Coast host cities. A new bus route between downtown and the airport will remain free. -
Legislators aren't supposed to attack each others' motives during debate, but the niche procedural rule has become a tool for the Republican supermajority. -
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed dozens of bills, but Republicans overrode a majority to force the measures into law — including restrictions on student protesters, funding for anti-abortion centers, and more power for landlords. -
The National Weather Service says there's a chance of strong winds and hail, with a low risk of tornadoes, on Tuesday across the metro.
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Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday while a war thousands of miles away is making itself felt. -
Hussein Malla/APIsrael has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump. -
In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines. -
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller. -
"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million. -
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
Commentary & Podcasts
Pat Johnson
Storied singer-songwriter Peter Case returns with a live album celebrating his ever-growing songbook and a venue that's been integral to his career.
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