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    Westboro Baptist Church neighbors spread peace with a side of lemonade

    Since setting up shop in Topeka in January, Planting Peace, which raises money for causes ranging from rain forest preservation to orphanages, has attempted to ruffle the feathers of its notorious neighbor. They campaign against bullying with the help of a 5-year-old girl.

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    More of us are caregivers, and it’s taking a big toll on our lives

    According to a national survey being released today by the Pew Research Center, 39 percent of Americans have provided at least some unpaid care for an adult or child with significant health issues, up from 30 percent just since 2010.

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    Royals let early chances slip away in 6-3 loss to Indians

    The potential consequences of the Royals’ still-sputtering attack came into harsh relief Wednesday for a second straight night in a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. If the club’s pitching and defense slips just a bit, as it did again at Progressive Field, then their impressive June surge suddenly resembles their ruinous May swoon.

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    Andrew Wiggins debuts with big dunk in front of KU fans

    This was one way to make a first impression. In the opening seconds of Wednesday’s camp scrimmage, KU freshman Andrew Wiggins found himself on a breakaway with only former Jayhawk center Cole Aldrich in the picture.

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    Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

    In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening.

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    Sprint shares take a hit after Dish Network doesn’t make bid

    Sprint shares fell 4.4 percent, a drop of 32 cents to $7, and one analyst downgraded the stock. Dish failed to meet an 11 p.m. deadline Tuesday to submit its “best and final offer” for Sprint. It blamed the target for putting up barriers to a fresh offer.

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    Food offerings at Kauffman Stadium hit a culinary home run

    Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.

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    Slither into summer with programs at the Ernie Miller Nature Center

    Every Friday night through July 19, the Ernie Miller Nature Center will introduce visitors to various members of the animal kingdom. This week you’ll meet snakes, the kind native to Kansas, and learn to separate the fact from the fiction about these slithery serpents.

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    Actor James Gandolfini, star of HBO’s ‘The Sopranos,’ dies at age 51

    James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51. According to reports, the actor died of a suspected heart attack.

    Preview

    Food offerings at Kauffman Stadium hit a culinary home run

    Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.

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    Editorial

    Tax scofflaws don’t belong in Wyandotte County’s Unified Government

    The Board of Commissioners of Wyandotte County’s Unified Government will send a terrible message Thursday night if members seat a commissioner who has failed to pay property taxes on time.

    Editorial

    To stem violence, gun reform needs churches’ support

    This matter strikes especially close to the heart of Kansas City. With more than 100 murders a year for the last five years, the city has gained a reputation for having one of America’s highest murder rates.

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