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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’ free-fall deepens in 7-0 loss to Angels

    Billy Buckner, a one-time Royals’ draftee who hasn’t pitched in the majors in nearly three years, worked five scoreless innings as the Angels shut out the Royals 7-0 and seem poised to sweep their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium.

    University of Kansas

    One stellar recruiting week at Kansas lifts Self’s spirits again

    An NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan left coach Bill Self dejected. But after signing two top recruits in May, the Kansas Jayhawks are back “in the game” again.

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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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    Baking bread brings kneaded therapy

    Baking bread is at once invigorating and soothing. You can take out aggression on dough, hurl it at the counter from a foot high and punch it with your fists if you want. You can’t hurt it. Or you can find a gentle reverie in the dough, squeeze its cool pillowy sides with your finger and rock the heels of your hands lazily back and forth in the center. The main thing is to find a rhythm and just keep going.

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    Airy elegance: Outdoor decor comes into its own

    The selection has never been greater or more stylish for outdoor furniture. There’s all-weather wicker, modern mesh and other open weaves. Teak in all shades from honey to warm grays, metal in sleek stainless steel and rustic wrought-iron looks in a range of painted hues.

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    Movies

    Cannes compeition filled with new films from perennial favorites

    Steven Soderbergh’s “Behind the Candelabra” is up for the Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which ends Sunday. Here’s some of its strongest competition.

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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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    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.

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    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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National, International Business news
May 23

Stocks head lower, market headed for a weekly loss

The stock market is heading lower in midday trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.

National, International Business news
May 23

News Summary: US mortgage rates up, but still low

RATES RISE: Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week to their highest levels since mid-March. Even with the gains, they remained close to historic lows.

National, International Business news
May 23

Kerry Kennedy, farmworker protest Wendy's in NYC

Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in New York City.

National, International Business news
May 23

Say on pay: Shareholders rarely reject CEO pay

Big U.S. companies are required to offer their shareholders a "say on pay" vote - essentially, a chance to weigh in on whether they think the CEO and other top executives are getting paid too much.

National, International Business news
May 23

Gap back in style as 1Q profit jumps 43 percent

After years of struggle, Gap is back in style.

National, International Business news
May 23

Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way.

National, International Business news
May 23

Muni bond investors on edge over tax proposal

Municipal bonds continue to provide a reliable refuge from stock market volatility and a steady source of tax-free income.

National, International Business news
May 23

McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition

McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday - including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl.

Business
May 23

Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

The stock market headed lower in midday trading Friday, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.

National, International Business news
May 23

Top 50 highest-paid CEOs

A look at the 50 highest-paid CEOs of 2012, as calculated by executive pay research firm Equilar.

National, International Business news
May 23

Stocks fall on Fed, weak Chinese manufacturing

Stocks fell in early trading, extending a sell-off that began Wednesday afternoon, after Chinese manufacturing unexpectedly contracted and on concern that the Federal Reserve may ease back on its stimulus program.

National, International Business news
May 23

Sales gains lift Dollar Tree's 1Q profit 15 pct

Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. said Thursday that its net income increased 15 percent in the first quarter as consumers spent more at its stores, which sell goods for $1 or less.

National, International Business news
May 23

Rue21 agrees to go private in nearly $1B deal

Clothing and accessories company Rue21 has agreed to be taken private in nearly $1 billion deal with private equity firm Apax Partners.

National, International Business news
May 23

With great power comes great perks

Here's a look at what companies spent in 2012 on CEOs' country club and business club memberships, private jet travel and home security.

National, International Business news
May 23

Ralph Lauren's 4Q profit rises 35 pct

Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.

National, International Business news
May 23

Marathon Oil says talks end on possible stake sale

Marathon Oil said Thursday that talks on a potential sale of part of its stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Canada have ended.

National, International Business news
May 23

ECB's Draghi: 'Imperative' to set up new bank body

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted banks in order to help the region leave its economic and financial crisis behind it once and for all.

National, International Business news
May 23

J&J forecasts 10 new drug applications by 2017

Johnson & Johnson says it plans to submit more than 10 new treatments to regulators for approval and 25 applications for additional uses of approved drugs by 2017.

National, International Business news
May 23

US equities sell-off goes on; futures slump

The momentum of a late sell-off on Wall Street carried over into a second day, sending U.S. futures and global stock markets into retreat.

National, International Business news
May 23

IMF chief Lagarde in court in fraud probe

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde faced hours of questioning at a special Paris court Thursday over her role in the 400 million euro ($520 million) pay-off to a controversial businessman when she was France's finance minister.

National, International Business news
May 22

Fed weighed slowing its pace of bond purchases

Several Federal Reserve policymakers this month favored slowing the Fed's efforts to maintain record-low long-term interest rates as early as June - if the economy showed strong and sustained growth. But those officials appeared at odds over what evidence would demonstrate such gains.

Business
May 22

US home sales tick up to highest in 3 1/2 years

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.

Business
May 22

Target's 1Q profit drops 29 pct on weak sales

Target Corp. reported a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit as unusually cool spring weather and financial pressures chilled customers' appetite for spending.

National, International Business news
May 22

Lowe's 1Q profit rises, but results miss Street

Lowe's said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income rose nearly 3 percent, but results fell short of expectations as rainy weather hurt spring gardening sales.

National, International Business news
May 22

Tesla uses stock, note sale to repay government

Tesla Motors, which makes a highly acclaimed $70,000 electric car, has paid off a startup loan from the U.S. government nine years early.

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