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Jamaal Charles agrees to contract extension, will head to Chiefs camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is headed to training camp after agreeing Wednesday afternoon to a two-year contract extension with the team, multiple sources told The Star. A person with knowledge of the situation also told The Star that Charles is set to earn more than $18 million in new money from the agreement.

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Kansas fares better than Missouri in rankings of kids’ well-being

Kids in Kansas are faring better than those in Missouri according to an annual report that looks at the overall well-being of children in America. The Annie E. Casey Foundation this week released the 25th edition of its Kids Count Data Book. Kansas ranked 15th while Missouri ranked 29th.

Entertainment

Batman turns 75, and the Caped Crusader is still thriving

In a world filled with seemingly daily disasters and endless turmoil, it’s no wonder that superheroes are as popular as ever, from blockbuster movies all the way to the local toy shop. DC Comics is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic Caped Crusader by declaring July 23 “Batman Day.” The event coincides with the Wednesday-night kickoff of San Diego Comic-Con.

Government & Politics

Could plan to offer financial services save Postal Service?

The Postal Service’s office of the inspector general suggests that post offices could fill a gap left by the dwindling number of bank branches in low-income rural areas and inner cities — while generating an estimated $8.9 billion in revenue.

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FDA approves new painkiller from OxyContin maker

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Jamaal Charles agrees to contract extension, will head to Chiefs camp

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' will stay in New York City

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Sprint will sell Google Apps, tech support

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Facebook 2Q earnings, revenue soar

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KC diocese disputes $1.1 million in sexual abuse case

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Jeff Francoeur is victim of another prank by his minor-league teammates

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Replay: Live updates, stats from Wednesday’s Royals-White Sox game

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Did Greenpeace Lego video go too far and can you survive The Lego Firewalk?

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Outdoors

20 places to float your boat — Ozarks float streams

The Ozarks region is renowned for its shallow, scenic float streams. Whether you’re traveling by canoe or by johnboat in search of fishing adventure, the area has plenty to offer. Here are 20 rivers and creeks that offer great floating.

Crime

Defendant is admonished for sharing highway shooting evidence with The Star

“This is a really, really bad idea,” Jackson County Circuit Judge Robert M. Schieber told Mohammed Whitaker while holding up a copy of a Kansas City Star article. Schieber accused Whitaker of making it difficult for him to conduct a fair trial with an impartial jury.

Royals

Mike Moustakas, Royals slide into 2-1 victory over White Sox

Dropped ball at the plate in the top of the ninth inning allows Mike Moustakas to score the game-winning run as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-1 in Chicago.

Crime

Atchison man charged with murdering Cadence Harris, 5, in police chase incident

Leavenworth County prosecutors on Wednesday morning charged a 30-year-old Atchison, Kan., man with first-degree felony murder in the death last week of 5-year-old Cadence Harris. McGowan, the boyfriend of the girl’s mother, also faces several other charges in connection with the incident Friday in which Cadence Harris was killed.

Entertainment

Your roundup of summer and fall fairs and fests in the KC area

Three historical legends have ties to the region, and area communities celebrate festivals in their honor. Enjoy a regional buffet of fun celebrating farming, food, art, music, history, ethnic cultures and so much more. These three are a mere sampling of the many events that will take place in the region this summer and fall as fair-and-festival season heats up.

Health & Fitness

St. Teresa’s Savannah Trujillo repeats as All-Metro girls soccer player of the year

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Sundays are sweet at La Bodega

Government & Politics

Senate candidate Milton Wolf under investigation by Kansas medical board

Development

Cbiz and Mayer Hoffman McCann are crossing the state line to the Plaza Steppes building in Missouri

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Chow Town

Kansas City’s Peanut Wings delivered to doorsteps nationwide

Aaron Whiteside grew up spending untold hours in Kansas City’s oldest bar and grill, The Peanut.

Chow Town

Kansas City’s Peanut Wings delivered to doorsteps nationwide

Aaron Whiteside grew up spending untold hours in Kansas City’s oldest bar and grill, The Peanut.

Back to Rockville

Gary Clark Jr. injects fresh vibes into a vintage sound

Texas bluesman and his three-piece band take the blues into a variety of orbits during his two-hour set at Crossroads KC.

The Buzz

Group opposing KC streetcar passes $125,000 in fundraising, much of it secret

SmartKC has raised $125,000+ to oppose Kansas City streetcar district on August ballot.

The Full 90

Poll: Which soccer team would you want to see play a game in KC?

Manchester City takes the field tonight at Sporting Park, following a long list of other world greats that have played in Kansas City. Who would you like to see play here?

Red Zone

Q&A: Can the Chiefs afford to pay Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston this year?

Given the Chiefs’ well-noted money issues over the last year or so, salary-cap expert Joel Corry assesses whether the Chiefs can afford to pay both Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston with the $9.4 million they have under the cap this season.

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