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First Kauffman Scholars prepare to graduate

Now in their senior years of college, more than half of the 125 in the first class have fallen out of college or are not on pace to graduate within five years. From the moment the foundation launched its first class as seventh-graders in 2003, it knew the critical measure of its investment would come now, 10 years later.

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U.S. suburbs have more poor than the cities do, study finds

The number of impoverished people in America’s suburbs surged 64 percent in the past decade, creating for the first time a landscape in which the suburban poor outnumber the urban poor, a new report shows. Around Kansas City, patterns of poverty have been quietly shifting for some time.
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In Kansas, it’s lawmakers versus the courts

Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Missouri

Trees and power lines fall as storm blows into Kansas City

One winning ticket sold in Florida for $590 million Powerball jackpot

Shadows of dishonor cast on the U.S. military

Party bus was operating illegally at time of fatal fall
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More misery for Royals as A’s sweep series with 4-3 win

The script changed Sunday for the Royals, but not the ending as they concluded a three-game weekend pratfall in the East Bay with a 4-3 loss to the Oakland A’s.

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KC goal disallowed as Sporting and D.C. United play to 1-1 draw

Sporting Kansas City settled for a 1-1 draw Sunday with Eastern Conference bottom-feeder D.C. United at RFK Stadium, but the game wasn’t without controversy. Defender Ike Opara appeared to stake Sporting KC, 6-4-3, to a lead in the 30th minute, but the goal was disallowed.
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Ned Yost ‘probably’ will shift Kelvin Herrera out of eighth-inning role

Johnny Gray wins Funny Car finals at NHRA Kansas Nationals

Royals should inspire as much hope as cynicism

Missouri beats Hofstra 5-0, advances in NCAA softball tournament

Punchless attack sinks Royals in another 2-1 loss to A’s

K-State defies expectations, turns three-mendous feat in Big 12
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Sprint buys Kansas City-based social media company Handmark

The deal to buy Handmark, which owns social media app maker OneLouder, is expected to be formally announced today. Augie Grasis, who founded Handmark 13 years ago, declined to provide the amount Sprint paid in the cash sale.

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KC firm T2 Studios puts digital graphics in high gear for events

In the last few years, the Kansas City-based video production firm T2 Studios and its so-called Experience Lab have gained a growing reputation for creating what are called immersion experiences. In a world of way-too-much stuff passing before our eyes, what all these flashy sights are about is an elevated form of marketing.
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Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

Some relief may be ahead from soaring gasoline prices

As 'The Office' ends, other workplace shows find a big TV audience

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Landscapers scramble to catch up

Regional stocks close higher, led by Cerner, H&R Block, Commerce Bancshares, YRC
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FYI / Living

KC firm T2 Studios puts digital graphics in high gear for events

In the last few years, the Kansas City-based video production firm T2 Studios and its so-called Experience Lab have gained a growing reputation for creating what are called immersion experiences. In a world of way-too-much stuff passing before our eyes, what all these flashy sights are about is an elevated form of marketing.

FASHION

Tame your mane with a topknot

It’s not just dancers who are doing it anymore. The topknot — and her prim and proper sister, the sock bun— have gone mass, and they aren’t going away any time soon.
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Now is the time to get your GED

Photographer’s work helps Joplin residents reconstruct their memories

Fabulous faux finishes cover a multitude of flaws, bring personality to a room

Long lost art is found wearing a price tag

Royals pitcher James Shields puts minimansion on the market

Don’t worry about ex’s new baby
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Taylor Swift takes home eight trophies at Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." Also at Sunday's show, R&B singer Miguel seemed to kick a fan when he jumped over the crowd during a performance of his hit "Adorn."

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KC firm T2 Studios puts digital graphics in high gear for events

In the last few years, the Kansas City-based video production firm T2 Studios and its so-called Experience Lab have gained a growing reputation for creating what are called immersion experiences. In a world of way-too-much stuff passing before our eyes, what all these flashy sights are about is an elevated form of marketing.
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‘Miss Abigail’ has its moments, but there’s no there there

KC Symphony, conductor and pianist Asher Fisch overcome early missteps

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Coens' folk revival 'Llewyn' serenades Cannes

Novels for young adults are reaching more (adult) readers

Spencer Museum’s collection inspires two artists to take different paths
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By not acting on Medicaid, Missouri legislature failed to help patients

“Missouri needs a Medicaid reform plan that brings the most value for our state, including returning our citizens’ hard-earned tax dollars from Washington and addressing the health care needs of Missourians,” writes Herb B. Kuhn of the Missouri Hospital Association. “Let’s focus on what we can accomplish.”

Editorial

KC improves basic services, but more progress is needed

Kansas City is using facts to more efficiently spend hundreds of millions in tax revenues to deliver better basic services to local residents. Citizen satisfaction reports and a new study show some progress has been made. But much more is needed.
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Hostess unions, the bell Ding Dongs for thee

We’ve come a long way, but there’s a long way to go

Conservatives and media find a common threat

Good move on Kansas City Zoo’s ‘free day’

U.S. must promote peaceful solutions in China vs. India feud

To blame or not, Obama set the stage for scandals
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Severe weather hits Wichita, Sedgwick County; tornado spotted near ICT airport
Trees and power lines fall as storm blows into Kansas City
One winning ticket sold in Florida for $590 million Powerball jackpot
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Ned Yost ‘probably’ will shift Kelvin Herrera out of eighth-inning role
Two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Missouri
More misery for Royals as A’s sweep series with 4-3 win
Ford is hiring more workers for its Claycomo plant
Two shot after dispute at Lawrence nightclub
A fire, a body, a murder trial in Kingman after more than two years

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