News Hope stays afloat for Truman yacht repairs The former president’s yacht, the USS Williamsburg, has had one tow line in the grave for 20 years, about as long as it has been deteriorating at a shipyard in northern Italy. But hope remains among those who would like to see the 243-foot vessel returned to glory. The price, however, is high, and rust is merciless.
News Independence man charged with killing 10-week-old girl The infant died Monday, after she suffered broken bones, a fractured skull and brain damage.
Royals Royals send Herrera to Omaha, recall Coleman It wasn’t a total shake-up, but the Royals made one roster move on Thursday. The Royals optioned right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera to Class AAA Omaha, recalling Louis Coleman to take his spot in the bullpen.
Chiefs Husain Abdullah, who gave up football to take Muslim pilgrimage, is back in NFL with the Chiefs New Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, a practicing Muslim, elected not to return to the Minnesota Vikings last season and instead took his wife, parents and two older brothers on a month-long pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last October.
Business IRS will be closed Friday because of budget constraints In addition, workers will be furloughed on June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30. The agency said it might announce one or two additional closing dates later this year.
Business The leading edge of the boomer generation is retiring A new survey of the oldest baby boomers finds that more than half already are fully retired, confounding predictions that they’d work longer.
Eat + Drink Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors Restaurant patios around the city are abuzz with al fresco diners eager to sip and sup under the stars. Festivals are in full swing, serving up barbecue, cotton candy and street food. Farmers markets on both sides of the state line supply shoppers with local produce for bountiful dinners on the grill.
FYI Caption Contest Focus on writing a winning entry Hmmm. Why does that guy look familiar? And why do all the paparazzi seem so interested in him? You could score a $25 gift card if you write the winning caption.
TV review | ‘Behind the Candelabra’ TV review | ‘Behind the Candelabra’ “Behind the Candelabra” is like “Casino,” with Michael Douglas instead of Robert De Niro and Matt Damon in the Sharon Stone role.
Entertainment Summer events: A day-by-day list of activities OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerary no matter when or how long the interlopers stay.
Barbara Shelly Kathleen Sebelius and the ‘fourth scandal’ One can envision the hearings. The outraged congressmen and the pompous senators grilling the secretary, with no answer likely to satisfy. The TV lights and live coverage on Fox. A new revelation (or non-revelation) popping up every couple of days. Is it any wonder good people are reluctant to go into public service these days?
Michael Gerson Conservatives shouldn’t fear Common Core plan The Common Core standards are actually an attempt by governors — including many conservative Republican governors — to set some coherent standards on what children should know about math and English by various grade levels.
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