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Big 12 tournament Baylor leads Texas at the half

Despite not having leading scorer LaceDarius Dunn for nearly 16 minutes of the half because of foul trouble, Baylor led Texas 43-39 at halftime Thursday. Meanwhile, No. 1 Kansas held off Texas Tech 80-68 and will next face Texas A&M.

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FBI's Most Wanted list turns 60

Mar 11, 5:11 PM

Meet Orba Elmer Jackson, the first Kansas City guy ever placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list, which turns 60 this weekend. He landed there on March 21, 1950, after he escaped from federal custody. Check out photos of every Kansas City fugitive who has landed on the FBI's list.

More strong quakes shake Chile

Mar 11, 1:10 PM

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is urging citizens along the coast to move quickly to higher ground following five strongly felt aftershocks, including the biggest since last month's 8.8-magnitude temblor.

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Jimi Hendrix's legacy lives on, say local musicians

Mar 11, 4:28 AM

Jimi Hendrix has been dead almost 40 years, but his influence endures through subsequent generations of guitar players. On Tuesday, a large roster of guitarists will convene at the Uptown Theater as part of a tribute to the legendary musician.

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Superintendent John Covington talked to members of the media Thursday morning about his "Right Sizing Plan" that includes closing 26 of the district's schools. The board passed the plan with a 5-4 vote.

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Superintendent John Covington talked to members of the media Thursday morning about his "Right Sizing Plan" that includes closing 26 of the district's schools. The board passed the plan with a 5-4 vote.

After vote to close schools, Covington says district ready ‘to rise from the ashes’

Mar 11, 11:10 AM

On the morning after the 5-to-4 decision, a thankful superintendent talked of the daunting task and his vision of the district. A trimmer, more efficient school district will take shape, he said.

Photos | Fans celebrate hoops holiday outside the Sprint Center

Mar 11, 2:06 PM

On the second day of the Big 12 tournament, fans watched and partied in the Power & Light District. See who came to today's basketball bash.

Tourney time: How will you hoop it up?

Mar 11, 6:24 AM

Ink asked alumni from all the Big 12 Conference schools how and where to celebrate the Big 12 Tournament, which is under way at the Sprint Center. One alumnus who weighs in is Abbey Snell, a former KU cheerleader. Read more in this week’s Ink cover story.

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‘Green Zone’ laced with action and intrigue | 3 stars

Mar 11, 3:03 PM

A lot of “Green Zone” will be familiar to Matt Damon’s “Bourne” fans. A fast pace, a nagging mystery and bone-crunching action captured with director Paul Greengrass’ signature hand-held camera and rapid-fire editing. (Yes, we’re talking major shaky-cam; those prone to nausea and dizziness are forewarned.)

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