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The president has been on a midterm-election campaign blitz across the country, visiting several red-leaning states in support of Republican candidates.
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A new documentary will have its world premiere Saturday as part of the Tallgrass Film Festival. The film explores Wichita’s fascination — some might even say obsession — with Harrison Ford.
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It’s almost time to do the time warp again! And this year, fans of the live version of the Rocky Horror Show have a new venue to experience those Transylvanian thrills.
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NPR political reporter Stephen Fowler traveled to Kansas recently to follow some key races that are turning out closer than expected.
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Harrison Ford in Wichita: Now a major motion picture! Plus, there’s a new place in Wichita to see an old cult favorite.
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Farmers are cutting less hay this year due to persistent drought, the soaring price of fuel and a new pest. That’s driving up the cost for livestock producers, who often rely on hay to feed their animals during the winter.
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After a Kansas farm girl is swept away by a cyclone to the Land of Oz, a pair of magical red slippers helps bring her back home again. In the Kansas City Ballet’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale’s ruby-red pointe shoes sparkle with hundreds of tiny rhinestones.
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Kansas' U.S. Senate race has attracted national headlines and money. But what about the topics voters care about? Here's what Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton say about affordability, healthcare, statewide and national issues.
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Photos by B+, Eric Coleman, Yanran Xiong, Jeremy Weiss and Israel Ramos / Illustration by Jackie Lay/NPR / Courtesy of Stones ThrowFrom generational classics like J Dilla's Donuts to the star turns of Sudan Archives and Anderson .Paak, one small LA label has made history for 30 years — without losing its roots.
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Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
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For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
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Nathan Fielder's new film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes blurs the lines between reality and fiction. The film can be genuinely gripping — but the truth might not be so ambiguous.
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A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.
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Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters. The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegations.
Fletcher Powell brings us his thoughts on this year's Tallgrass films
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Gooding discusses his new album, Osage, imposter syndrome, and musical heroes.
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