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A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found working-age rural residents die from natural causes at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. And that gap has widened over the years.
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Harvesting invasive species like autumn olives or carp is a great way to learn about the woods and rivers close to home, and to realize that our interaction with these local ecosystems matters. KCUR put together this introduction to edible invasive species in the Kansas City region.
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For this month's Hidden Kansas, we visit an often overlooked inhabitant along the Arkansas River.
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Old Cowtown director James Quint shares his vision for the museum, talks about the challenges that he faces and shows off his favorite buildings.
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This week on The Range...there’s a new head honcho at Cowtown. Also, we visit an often overlooked inhabitant along the Arkansas River.
NPR News
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A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.
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Although HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.
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The militant group says it's examining the latest Israeli suggestions for a cease-fire in Gaza, seven months into the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
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NPR's Scott Simon muses about the passage of parental time, now that his eldest daughter has turned 21.
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The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
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The state currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. That will drop to six weeks, with a few exceptions — a timetable that abortion rights advocates say is hard to meet
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On the risky journey from the Global South to Europe, migrants often perish. In a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, near a river where dozens have drowned, citizens seek to provide closure to the families.
Commentary & Podcasts
Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.
KMUW Music
KMUW Member of the Week
Earl and Jane Griffith have been supporting KMUW for more than thirteen years.