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Michael A. McCoy
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NPR
A long list of things went wrong in January and contributed to the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet from Wichita over Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people. If any of the things the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted in three days of hearings last week had gone differently, the crash might not have happened.
Jackie Ourada
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Nebraska Public Media
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The Kansas legislature passed a bill this banning gender-affirming care for minors—an ongoing trend nationally of anti-trans legislation. Members of the transgender community in Wichita share what their community means to them at a recent pride event. -
This week on "The Range," what it’s like being transgender in Wichita. Also, a never-ending pursuit of creating art. -
An artist's drive to create almost never stops, even when they’re building a career in another field. Kelly Rundell is a testament to that creative spirit.For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Rundell during an open studio at Mark Arts. -
Amy Warren, a Wichita parent and volunteer, has raised more money than any other candidate in the race for Wichita Board of Education. She faces incumbent Hazel Stabler in the District 6 race in November. -
The crash has been under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, which began a three-day investigative hearing this week to share new information on the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in decades.
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AP/Tennessee Department of CorrectionsGov. Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve Monday amid uncertainty about whether the implantable defibrillator will shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect. -
Luis Nova/APThe trial of the far-right leader is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump directly tied a 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods to his ally's judicial situation.
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The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates. -
The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill. -
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know. -
Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past — so what is there to gain? -
Her latest single has a new sound (wistful '90s acoustic pop), and a new vibe (toughing out whatever NYC public transportation throws at you, from rats to trash to unexpected encounters with your ex).
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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ally Carter about her love of all things spy, how her books have evolved, and what’s next for her.
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