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A literacy program has helped mothers and grandmothers in prison improve their reading abilities while also giving them the chance to bond with their loved ones.
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The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.
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Microcinemas have been around in Wichita since the 1970s. Characterized by their smaller screen and smaller audience capacity, these theaters feature significantly more independent films that otherwise might not be screened in Wichita.
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The city produced, funded and provided edits on a documentary with a local marketing firm to show the ecosystem of homelessness care.
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A statewide public opinion survey conducted by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University found support for high-density, mixed-use housing development despite local controversies.
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More than 7 in 10 Kansans support expanding Medicaid, according to the survey from Fort Hays State University. More than 6 in 10 Kansans say women are better-positioned than politicians to make the decision about whether to get an abortion.
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The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
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The 50-year-old had been reported overdue from a deer hunting trip. At least 30,000 brown bears are estimated to be in Alaska and mainly live along the southern coast.
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North Korea confirmed the launch hours after its neighbors detected the firing of what they suspected was a new weapon.
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Crews in Spain searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people tried to salvage what they could from homes following monstrous flash floods.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons Wednesday night, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in five games.
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The Dodgers' first baseman was already a hero after Game 1, which ended with his historic walk-off grand slam. But his heroics didn't stop there.
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Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.
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