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    Mothers of Kansas City murder victims take charge against violence

    They share the pain of losing a child to homicide and are now dedicated to putting a stop to Kansas City’s violent crime.

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    Prosecutors charge three men in burglary halted by homeowner firing gun

    Prosecutors accuse D’Shawn Marchbanks, Ronald R. Brown and Desmond C. Moore of attempted burglary and unlawful use of a weapon. Marchbanks had been shot in the chest.

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    Royals

    Blown call contributes to Royals’ collapse in 5-2 loss to Angels

    A missed call Friday night helped continue the Royals‘ deepening May slide in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in front of a near-sellout crowd at Kauffman Stadium.

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    Throwing to the tight end is back in Chiefs’ offense under Andy Reid

    The Chiefs have revealed plenty of two-tight end formations during their offseason program and spent plenty of time at least trying to throw the ball to both of their new tight ends, Anthony Fasano and Travis Kelce. The signs are everywhere that the tight end as a pass receiver is back in the Chiefs offense under new coach Andy Reid.

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    Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries

    The chief lawyer for Koch Industries said Friday that government targeting of conservative political groups is nothing new to the Wichita-based company.

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    Cerner says it is capitalizing on health care reform

    Annual meeting showcases progress and opportunity for the company that sits at the heart of national health care reform, computerizing health care records and improving population health.

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    JENEÉ OSTERHELDT

    It’s all downhill at Oceans of Fun’s new water slides

    You can bet your bikini bottoms I braved 66 degrees on an overcast Thursday to test drive the new slide park at Oceans of Fun. Why would I do that? For you. Because Saturday, rain or shine, marks the start of water park season.

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    Memorial Day weekend options in Kansas City

    With a three-day weekend, there are plenty of options for fun and entertainment around Kansas City, including the Royals and Celebration at the Station.

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    ‘Arrested Development’ keeps everyone — even the actors — guessing

    The cast members themselves still don’t fully understand what they shot, and any actors’ gathering includes requisite huddling sessions where information is shared and theories are floated.

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    Kansas City Chorale offers beauty, comfort for Memorial Day

    At the beginning of the holiday weekend, the Kansas City Chorale presented a viewpoint of meditative introspection and gentle release.

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    Midwest Voices | Kelly Luck

    FBI plan puts our privacy at risk

    Technology is moving faster than before, and laws must move equally fast if they are to keep up with ever-changing reality. But this is not the way to do it. Leaving your emails, IMs, etc. deliberately available at all times for law enforcement (or others) is an overreaction, a move of desperation.

    Editorial

    A summer of reading for low-income children

    Without books, low-income children get out of the habit of reading during the summer and struggle when school resumes. That’s why the effort this week to distribute 10,000 books to elementary children in Kansas City Public Schools is so critical.

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