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No. 9 Kansas survives ugly game at TCU, wins 64-61

In the final three minutes, Kansas nearly blew an 11-point lead before sophomore guard Brannen Greene iced the game with two free throws and a key block with 20 seconds left. Even then, TCU had a desperation chance to tie after Mason missed two free throws in the final seconds.

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‘Medical mystery’ still stumps doctors amid outbreak of poliolike paralysis

An upbeat Missouri boy continues his impressive recovery, but a possible explanation for the paralysis — a virus called EV-D68 — didn’t seem to pan out, doctors now say. Children’s Mercy Hospital is prominent in the research into the mystery.

Business

Sprint returns to the Super Bowl commercial lineup with an ‘apology’ ad

Sprint’s Super Bowl ad is set to air early in the third quarter of the game. It builds on the Overland Park-based company’s campaign to win over AT&T and Verizon customers by offering to cut their wireless rate plans in half.

Crime

Blinded dog Roadrunner’s recovery has been ‘amazing’

The KC Pet Project took advantage of Wednesday’s nice weather to share an update on the recovery of Roadrunner, the dog who needed to have his eyes removed because of alleged severe abuse. Roadrunner, who is believed to be a small brown Tibetan spaniel, was severely injured when he was allegedly thrown from a third-floor balcony of an apartment building.

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Missouri man charged with felony assault after alleged racial slur

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Air Force probing alleged 'treason' remark by general

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‘The Thorn Birds’ author Colleen McCullough dies at 77

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Jesse Ventura skipping ‘American Sniper’; says Chris Kyle is no hero

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KU commitment Carlton Bragg makes McDonald’s All-American team

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NY mayor’s sign-language interpreter wows the internet

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TheChat: Tom Schweich, Catherine Hanaway are already at odds

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Kansas lawmakers weigh reduced penalties for marijuana possession

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Shot fired on ATA bus in south Kansas City

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Northland man is convicted of sexually abusing two girls

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Senators will introduce legislation ending travel restrictions to Cuba

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British media report that it’s an ‘open secret’ that ‘Downton Abbey’ will end next season

This is not the kind of headline we ever wanted to read: “Downton Abbey WILL end this year as cast look for job offers in America.”

Editorials

Fast-tracking Kansas bill poses a new threat to schools and property owners

Coming on the heels of Gov. Sam Brownback’s suggestion that school districts — instead of the state — begin paying for increases in teacher pensions, this latest bill indicates a willingness to plug holes in the distressed Kansas budget by taking money from elementary and secondary education.

Movie News & Reviews

Screenland Crown Center is closing, and live theater will expand there

Three days after the Glenwood Arts showed its final movie at Metcalf South Shopping Center, the Screenland Crown Center announced it will close Feb. 26. The movie theater is making way for a professional live theater — Musical Theater Heritage — that is taking over Crown Center’s operation of the space.

Stargazing

Report: Jay Leno invited to be former rival David Letterman’s guest on ‘Late Show’

This hasn’t been confirmed yet, but our fingers are crossed that Jay Leno says yes to the invitation to be one of David Letterman’s guests before he leaves the “Late Show” in May.

Sam Mellinger

Profiting as a Super Bowl host city isn’t always a sure bet

The mayor of Glendale, Ariz., says his town may lose $3 million by playing host to Super Bowl XLIX, and this is one of the stories the NFL would rather you not hear about this week. The Super Bowl is supposed to be a bonanza of both dollars and exposure for everyone involved, and it is in many ways, but that windfall is buried by the reality of how these things are put on and how the money is counted.

Chiefs

Short on length, long on quality: Tivoli shines a spotlight on Oscar-nominated films

Government & Politics

Senators will introduce legislation ending travel restrictions to Cuba

Yael T. Abouhalkah

Johnson County’s rocky marriage with Gov. Sam Brownback

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Dave Helling: As Bob Dylan would put it, money doesn’t talk — it swears

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Dave Helling: As Bob Dylan would put it, money doesn’t talk — it swears

“The government’s not going to create jobs,” legendary singer Bob Dylan said recently. “People have to create jobs, and these big billionaires are the ones who can do it.” It sounds like the 2012 GOP platform, but in fact the artist is playing a more complicated tune.

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Dave Helling: As Bob Dylan would put it, money doesn’t talk — it swears

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Fast-tracking Kansas bill poses a new threat to schools and property owners

Chow Town

Serve up a snacker’s dream with edible stadiums for Super Bowl Sunday

If you’re a football fan, or just appreciate modern art, you’ve probably seen an edible stadium before.

The Full 90

After a mini-rebuild, Sporting KC begins preparation for new season

With several notable players moving on, Peter Vermes starts the process of integrating new players during two training camp stints in Tucscon, Ariz.

Campus Corner

Does Kansas coach Bill Self have a chance at 1,000 career victories?

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was the first to reach 1,000 career victories. The Sporting News zeroed in on the top candidates to threaten 1,000 victories, with Kansas coach Bill Self appearing fourth on the list. What would it take to get there?

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