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    Former D.C. schools chief is still a lightning rod in education

    Three years after her brief — but dramatic — turn as the budget-slashing, union-rattling, performance-driving chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public schools, Michelle Rhee still draws a passionately polarized crowd, as demonstrated Wednesday night at the Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library.

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    Report card shows states have a lot of infrastructure work to do

    Bridges in Kansas: D-plus. Dams in Missouri: D-minus. Overall infrastructure across both states: Does C-minus earn anyone a star? Civil engineers are tough graders. A few gathered in Kansas City on Wednesday to deliver a report card that pretty much stank.

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    Fitting end to a dismal trip: Royals and Shields lose 3-1 to Astros

    The Royals sent their ace, James Shields, to the mound in Wednesday’s finale and, as usually happens when James Shields pitches, their attack turtled and resulted in a 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros.

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    Jayhawks’ Kuntz hoping for a big finish at Big 12 tourney

    Son of Royals’ first-base coach is the most dependable defender in a resurgent KU program. But a six-game losing streak has put all of KU’s hope of getting into the NCAA Tournament on a good showing in Oklahoma City.

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    Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts

    Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to slow its extraordinary stimulus programs.

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    Clearwire Corp. board approves Sprint Nextel’s higher bid

    The approval of a $3.40-a-share bid followed the board’s previous approval of a $2.97-a-share deal. A statement said the board determined Sprint’s offer is the “most favorable potential transaction” for the investors who own about 49 percent of Clearwire.

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    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.

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    Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park

    We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun.There’s no end to the things we can do outdoors around here, But here’s one activity you might have missed: outdoor yoga.

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    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.

    Pick of the week

    Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park

    We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun.There’s no end to the things we can do outdoors around here, But here’s one activity you might have missed: outdoor yoga.

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    Missouri is failing to protect at-risk children

    Watching over at-risk children has to be a state’s top priority. It must be done transparently. Darkness and secrecy are exactly the conditions that allow child abuse to thrive.

    Yael T. Abouhalkah

    How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before

    Led by Mayor Sly James, Kansas City’s elected officials work well together in setting priorities for using city funds. But don’t get carried away: History shows politicians, city managers and staff members routinely talk a good game about setting priorities and wisely spending public funds.

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February 5

Vonn suffers torn knee ligaments, fractured leg in crash

Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn suffered torn knee ligaments and a leg fracture in a crash during a super-G run Tuesday at the world championships in Austria.

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