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Sprint reports a profit despite subscriber losses and ponders price cuts

The Overland Park company announced it was reviewing prices after earning a $23 million profit but losing 334,000 customers in the second quarter. It has seen rivals T-Mobile US and AT&T aggressively slash prices and improve their customer counts.

Government & Politics

In Kansas City, President Obama urges opponents to stop ‘hating all the time’

“Come on and help out a little bit,” the president implored lawmakers to laughter and applause from an audience of 1,500 at the Uptown Theater. The 33-minute speech, which focused entirely on domestic issues, was the centerpiece of an 18-hour presidential stop in Kansas City. Republicans criticized the president’s often partisan tone.

Royals

Live updates, stats from tonight’s Royals-Twins game

Follow along on your desktop or mobile device during Wednesday’s Royals-Twins game for live stats and updates from Andy McCullough, The Star’s Royals beat reporter, and other Star sportswriters and editors. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on Fox Sports Kansas City.

Chiefs

Chiefs’ Alex Smith says contract talks will be tabled at some point to eliminate distractions

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to negotiate an extension with quarterback Alex Smith, but he said there will come a point when talks are tabled in an effort to eliminate distractions.

Garmin reports a strong quarter and raises its profit outlook

The Switzerland-based company, which maintains its operating headquarters in Olathe, said earnings climbed to $182 million for the three months that ended June 28. That was up from earnings of $172.5 million for the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue increased 12 percent in the quarter to $777.8 million.

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Local Columnists

Dave Helling: When a cracked skull is the price we pay for freedom

Libertarianism can seem highly appealing on paper, but it’s easy to criticize government regulation in a world where food and medical safety, travel and other endeavors are overseen by someone.

Local Columnists

Dave Helling: When a cracked skull is the price we pay for freedom

Libertarianism can seem highly appealing on paper, but it’s easy to criticize government regulation in a world where food and medical safety, travel and other endeavors are overseen by someone.

Yael T. Abouhalkah

Paul Krugman vs. Stephen Moore: Kansas is at the center of feud after tax cut errors

In recent days I inadvertently got in the middle of a feud between liberal New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and Stephen Moore, chief economist for the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank in Washington, D.C. And it’s all because of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

Chow Town

JCCC culinary team wins ACF National Student Team Championship

JCCC culinary team wins the American Culinary Federation National Student Team Championship. The school also gains international accreditation.

Stargazing

Five of Justin Timberlake’s best TV moments

Kansas City belongs to Justin Timberlake for the next two nights as he performs at the Sprint Center. So let’s get in the mood by reviewing some of our favorite JT TV moments.

Red Zone

Chiefs’ Aaron Murray thrilled about his brother’s engagement on ‘The Bachelorette’

Josh Murray, brother of Chiefs quarterback Aaron Murray, was revealed Monday as the winner of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

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