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    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.

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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 he pitches, their attack turtled and resulted in a 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros.

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    Here’s an eye-opener: Data show the K is a hitter’s park

    Belying its reputation as a pitcher’s park, the math shows a trend toward the hitters at Kauffman Stadium. That ought to be good news for the home team, which has labored at the plate for much of this season.

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    YRC’s Welch is done talking about Arkansas Best bid

    At an industry conference, Welch said enough has been said about YRCWorldwide’s recent surprise offer to buy the rival trucking company. He also said YRC’s long-haul subsidiary will stay focused on improving its profits.

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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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    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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    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.

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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.

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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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    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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STARGAZING

Stargazing | Love still in bloom for Orlando; Barbra would rather pet the dog

Bad news for all you Orlando Bloom groupies who got excited last week at the rumors that Leonardo DiCaprio had come between Bloom and his wife Miranda Kerr, a Victoria’s Secret model. An insider close to the two tells Hollyscoop that Leo is a close friend of both Orlando and Miranda, and the break-up rumors are laughable.

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Stargazing | A starry Christmas at 30 Rock; Charlie Sheen pays Lindsay Lohan’s tax bill

Make a pot of hot chocolate and gather the kiddies around the glow of the TV tonight. New York City’s most famous Christmas tree will be lighted during a live, celebrity-studded ceremony airing at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Stargazing in print

Stargazing | Keira Knightley of two minds about ‘Anna Karenina’

Love her or hate her? Sounds like Keira Knightley can’t make up her mind about Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, the doomed Russian aristocrat she plays in the movie of the same name, which opens in Kansas City on Nov. 30.

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Stargazing | Sally Field had long lusted for ‘Lincoln’ role; justice rules on ‘Sesame Street’

Sally Field spent more than a decade trying to land the role of Mary Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s new bio-pic, “Lincoln,” out this week. We find out how she did it in the new issue of New York magazine.

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Stargazing | Channing Tatum, People’s next Sexiest Man Alive?

Gossip Cop’s scoop of the week: Channing Tatum will be People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive this year. People refuses to verify that before the official announcement on Nov. 14. But this at least gives us a few extra days to debate whether Channing is worthy of the crown.

STARGAZING

Stargazing | Lady Gaga weighs in on Adele; ‘Clueless’ team reunites

We’ll give Lady Gaga credit and assume that she didn’t mean to throw fellow singer Adele under the bus. In a recent interview with British magazine Stylist, Gaga talked about all that recent hubbub over her weight.

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Stargazing | Breaking’ it down

Author Stephenie Meyer says she knows where she would take the “Twilight” saga beyond “Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” which premieres Nov. 16. But fans might never get to know.

Stargazing in print

Stargazing | Ellen DeGeneres receives Twain Prize; Brangelina’s kids get movie roles

Why does Ellen DeGeneres look so happy in that photo at the right? Because this week the Kennedy Center awarded her the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the biggest prize a comedian can win in this country. A cavalcade of really funny people honored her at a ceremony that airs Tuesday on PBS.

Stargazing in print

Stargazing | Kelly Clarkson cursed; Pippa Middleton’s bottom line

Over the summer a turquoise and gold ring once owned by “Pride and Prejudice” author Jane Austen sold at auction to an anonymous bidder for $244,000. Turns out, Kelly Clarkson had the winning bid. But will she ever be able to flash it on a red carpet stateside? Maybe not.

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Stargazing | Johnny Depp, publisher; Khloe Kardashian Odom joins ‘X Factor’

Meet Johnny Depp, book publisher. Early next year, Johnny will launch Infinitum Nihil (“Nothing is forever”), a new imprint of HarperCollins with an eye for “authentic, outspoken and visionary” books.

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