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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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    Independence man charged with killing 10-week-old girl

    The infant died Monday, after she suffered broken bones, a fractured skull and brain damage.

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    Husain Abdullah, who gave up football to take Muslim pilgrimage, is back in NFL with the Chiefs

    New Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, a practicing Muslim, elected not to return to the Minnesota Vikings last season and instead took his wife, parents and two older brothers on a month-long pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last October.

    Royals

    Poll: What is your level of anger with the Royals' recent struggles?

    There is a lot of apocalyptic talk from fans, and it all comes from an honest place. The Royals have taken their fans down this path many times before, a free-fall that either turns hope into hopelessness or twists the knife of suck a little bit more. Are you mad? Tell us how mad in our poll.

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    Stocks mixed as investors reassess Fed worries

    Investors recovered their poise by midday Thursday after an early sell-off sent stocks sharply lower.

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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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    Eat + Drink

    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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    TV review | ‘Behind the Candelabra’

    TV review | ‘Behind the Candelabra’

    “Behind the Candelabra” is like “Casino,” with Michael Douglas instead of Robert De Niro and Matt Damon in the Sharon Stone role.

    MOVIE REVIEW

    ‘Epic’ isn’t epic, but it is gorgeous | 3 stars

    The action sequences are frequent and exceptional, from zooming aerial battles to comedic chases involving Bomba’s three-legged pet pug. It’s also one of the year’s most visually distinctive movies. All this is thrilling enough to divert viewers from the formulaic elements.

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    Editorial

    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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