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During his visit to KC, President Obama listens to ordinary folks

The president feasted on working-class delicacies in Kansas City as he sought to bond with people unaccustomed to having the ear of the most powerful man in the world. At Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, he met with four White House-chosen Kansas Citians over a half slab of ribs and a Bud Light and discussed how what he does in Washington registers in people’s lives.

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Nonviolence rally marred by multiple fights

Performers and animals from the UniverSoul Circus paraded north on Prospect Avenue from 39th Street to a rally that filled the parking lot of the Linwood Shopping Center. The guest of honor was Ka’Vyea Tyson-Curry, the 10-year-old boy who was paralyzed from the waist down in a shooting that killed his father earlier this year. But the event had to be stopped by organizers after multiple fights broke out.

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Royals’ offense goes lifeless in 2-1 loss to Minnesota Twins

On the doorstep of the final two months of their most highly anticipated season in 20 years, the Royals offered up one of their worst performances of the season Tuesday night in a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Kansas City lineup managed a mere two hits and never advanced a runner to third base in Minnesota starter Kyle Gibson’s seven innings.

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National Cheesecake Day: Celebrate with tips and recipes to make your own

It’s National Cheesecake Day, so we asked local experts to share their tips on how to bake the dessert known for its smooth or fluffy filling. Making a cheesecake at home can seem a labor-intensive the first time around. Even our local experts admit they have tried and sometimes tweaked a recipe multiple times before they were satisfied with the results.

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Why Jarrod Dyson did not pinch-run right away

After the game, Ned Yost said it was not a steal situation. Twins closer Glen Perkins is left-handed, so a runner has a very difficult time getting a jump. Once Perkins does go home, he only takes 1.1 seconds to get the ball there. The average is about 1.4 seconds, so Perkins is very quick to home plate — too quick for Dyson to steal.

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Billy Butler still holds the key for Royals’ success

The team the Royals need to be down the stretch would seem to have include a big bat from designated hitter Billy Butler. Whether they prove to be catalysts of blips, those two game-winning home runs and five RBIs as Butler went six for nine last weekend against Cleveland were potent reminders of the impact he can make.