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Homegrown athletes are spreading lucha libre, or traditional Mexican wrestling, across the Plains. It’s more than just entertainment, as it carries cultural history with it while sometimes addressing modern challenges in the world.
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Nearly half owe more than $5,000 and could face liens or garnished wages if they don't respond. Some of the overpayments were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
From Cameron, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas, small town officials say they offer a slice of the real America, cheaper accommodations and traditional 4th of July festivities. -
Wichita police Sgt. Jeff Swanson is part of the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has existed since 2000. In 2014, Swanson said, the task force received about 650 cyber tips. Last year it received more than 11,000. -
Motivated young people seeking a first time job are encountering a "low-hire, low-fire" job market in Kansas City and beyond. -
Once considered a premium option, buying beef in bulk from a rancher has become comparatively affordable as retail prices rise. But it requires paying more upfront — and enough freezer space.
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Ahn Young-joon/APIn January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors. -
Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.
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Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of contention. -
15 South American migrants and asylum seekers deported from the U.S. to the DRC are now living in uncertainty in a country an with ongoing armed conflict, where they have no ties. -
The coalition focused on making Americans healthier is frustrated with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins and most recently, its support of the company that makes the pesticide. -
Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats from climate change. -
Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative session get the job done?
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Bach receives a contemporary interpretation from two conservatory trained musicians who want classical music to be more accessible.
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