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The Federal Aviation Administration cited "extraordinary circumstances" and "reasons of safety" for the stoppage.
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One woman is helping caregivers take care of themselves.
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Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett says the 34-year-old driver was taking a nap before her vehicle accelerated onto a youth soccer field, killing two.
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For older adults who have trouble driving, getting to a doctor’s appointment or visiting a friend can be a challenge. Public transit might not be an option, but rideshare apps come with their own roadblocks. Beth Golay recently helped a friend navigate Uber for Seniors, and tells us how the new service is changing … to meet customers halfway.
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Two likely competing bills in the Kansas Legislature would either green light the legally questioned for-profit veterans benefits consultants, or effectively ban them.
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The herbicide dicamba can travel for miles, potentially triggering changes in weeds that are essential for pollinator health. Research shows that one weed in particular has an unusual response to being exposed to small doses of the chemical.
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This week on, "The Range," why some seniors are trading keys for an app and embracing Uber. Also, caring for caregivers.
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Wichita musician David Lord's new album, "Days In Woods," continues a tradition he's established across several recordings--reimagining familiar jazz pieces.
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New guidelines are supposed to protect organ donors in a retrieval procedure that keeps blood flowing through livers, kidneys, lungs and hearts. But bioethicists have troubling questions.
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Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.
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Carnaval De Luz, the 16th album from the Irish rock band that's always on a mission, mines familiar terrain with good humor and a sense of urgency, and manages to meet the moment.
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Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
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As the nationwide aviation ground stop continues, there are still planes in the sky. Pilots are having to navigate this situation as we continue to learn more.
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All flights across the United States are grounded and millions of passengers are stranded. NPR talked to passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
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On this week's Dining with Denise, restaurants are moving, opening, and closing.
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