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    State of Missouri repeatedly failed Lucas Barnes Webb, documents show

    Amassed over three years, the Missouri Department of Social Services’ 373-page file on Lucas Barnes Webb provides a rare and extensive look into one boy’s life in the child welfare world, where workers and their supervisors made missteps and questionable judgments.

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    Proof is a burden for victims of child abuse

    Child welfare experts say it’s often more difficult to substantiate allegations of abuse and remove a child from the home. Indeed, state statistics indicate fewer allegations are being substantiated even as the number of hotline calls has increased.

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    Why Ned Yost smiles through the Royals’ struggles

    Manager Ned Yost says he isn’t panicking about the Royals’ recent slide because that approach got him fired in Milwaukee. And while fans may feel his response is aloof or out of touch, Yost says he’s trying to keep his young players calm.

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    Royals’ free fall continues with 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.

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    KC protesters object to genetically modified crops

    Concerns about genetically modified crops and their impact on the food chain brought protesters to the Country Club Plaza for a “March Against Monsanto” on Saturday. Many similar gatherings were expected around the world Saturday.

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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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    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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    Lots of heat but little light in ‘Behind the Candelabra’

    For two hours, “Behind the Candelabra” lays bare Liberace’s loneliness, his insecurity, his narcissism and his futile attempts to keep his sexuality a secret before his death from AIDS. The film, which premieres Sunday on HBO, isn’t a smear job, but it’s not a revelation, either.

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    East meets West in ceramic artist Akio Takamori’s exhibit ‘Lust’

    The inaugural exhibit at Red Star Studios’ impressive new space at the Belger Crane Yard features ceramics and prints by the renowned ceramic artist Akio Takamori, a 1976 Kansas City Art Institute alum who is also the featured artist in the school’s 2013 Art and Design auction on Saturday.

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    St. Louis provides lessons for KC on big police change

    Kansas City soon will be the only city in America that doesn’t hold its Police Department accountable to elected officials and local voters. It’s an untenable situation, especially after seeing what’s happening in St. Louis.

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    President Obama’s arrogance is undoing his presidency

    Barack Obama just had his worst week in a deeply flawed presidency. It’s not as bad as Jimmy Carter’s presidency, but it’s still one that can make even the most right-wing conservative long for Democrat Bill Clinton.

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WNBA - Wire

Indiana's Phillips sidelined with torn meniscus

Indiana Fever guard Erin Phillips is expected to miss the first 4-to-6 weeks of the WNBA season due to a lateral meniscus tear in her right knee.

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Silver Stars G Hammon breaks finger

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon broke her middle finger on her right hand Saturday during training camp.

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Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia

Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.

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Sky give Prince extension

The Chicago Sky signed guard Epiphanny Prince to a multi-year contract extension on Friday.

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Lynx waive Adair

The Minnesota Lynx have waived center Jessica Adair.

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Indiana's Davenport sidelined with fractured tibia

Indiana Fever center Jessica Davenport has been diagnosed with a stress fracture to her left tibia and will miss 6- to-8 weeks.

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With Laimbeer as coach, retooled Liberty excited

One week into their first training camp under Bill Laimbeer, the New York Liberty are full of excitement and optimism.

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