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Sports

Alex Gordon’s grand slam lifts Royals past Twins 8-1

Alex Gordon hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of the Royals’ 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. It was the Royals’ fifth straight win, and it put them above .500 for the first time since July 22.

Sports

Becoming the best in women’s wrestling is special for Helen Maroulis

Ryan Lochte’s false reality is an embarrassment to USA and insult to Brazil

Royals’ Rally Mantis Jr. makes it back to KC, moves into upgraded home

Local

Worlds of Fun announces two new rides for 2017

The Mustang Runner, a ride with three arms with seven gondolas per arm, and the Falcon’s Flight, carrying 50 people at a time, are expected to open next year.

Union Station unveils plans to renovate its streetcar, bus, Amtrak stop

Ruling postponed for change that would let liquor flow at KC groceries

Compromise on Crossroads liquor consents averts November referendum

Olympics

Ryan Lochte’s false reality is an embarrassment to USA and insult to Brazil

Swimmer Ryan Lochte’s sensational story about being robbed at gunpoint on Sunday has been dissolving almost ever since, and on Thursday a combination of more video evidence and a police investigation determined it to be fundamentally false. The entire episode reflects is a reality check on Lochte.

Becoming the best in women’s wrestling is special for Helen Maroulis

Brazilian police say Ryan Lochte made up robbery story after incident at gas station

Live medal count: See who’s winning gold, silver and bronze at Summer Olympics

Opinion

As Russia and Turkey cozy up, U.S. influence at stake in Middle East

The shifting relationship among the United States, Turkey and Russia could affect the future of those countries as well as that of the Middle East. The relationship between America and Turkey especially will be a major challenge for the next U.S. president.

The Refugee Team at Rio Olympics gave the world a message of hope

How foolish: Missouri convicts 22 for trespassing in Capitol in 2014

Readers sound off on injustice, seat-belt use, presidential race

In Depth

Imperiled Girl Scout camps being rescued from closure in Missouri

Blogs & Columns

J. Rieger is launching a new coffee-flavored liqueur, Caffé Amaro

Royals On The Farm: Whit Merrifield heating up at Class AAA Omaha

Hillary Clinton is riding high

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A young Mark Hamill talks 'Star Wars' at MidAmeriCon (1976)

Aug 19, 2016

At the 1976 MidAmeriCon, “Star Wars” had an exhibit but the movie had not been released yet. So it and Mark Hamill were kind of off to the side of the main action.

Leah Becerra The Kansas City Star

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Entertainment

Chip and Joanna Gaines aren’t happy that owners are renting out ‘Fixer Upper’ homes

Movie News & Reviews

‘War Dogs’ is compelling and funny but plays it too safe: 2.5 stars

Movie News & Reviews

‘Hell or High Water’ is a modern Western with a deep message: 3.5 stars

Chip and Joanna Gaines aren’t happy that owners are renting out ‘Fixer Upper’ homes

Movie News & Reviews

‘War Dogs’ is compelling and funny but plays it too safe: 2.5 stars

Movie News & Reviews

‘Hell or High Water’ is a modern Western with a deep message: 3.5 stars