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    Judge halts closing of Gordon Parks Elementary School

    Gordon Parks Elementary School can remain open at least through June. A circuit court judge on Tuesday granted a temporary stay sought by the school after state education officials voted last week to pull the school’s charter.

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    Hearts open for young victims of Oklahoma tornado

    Despite the violent upheaval that Moore, Okla., endured Monday afternoon when a monstrous tornado slashed through the city, many of the people who lost much insist that their worries pale in comparison with the sadness they feel for the innocents whose young lives have come to define the town’s tragedy.

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    Chiefs add two defensive backs, release two others

    The Chiefs signed two defensive backs — free-agent safeties Quintin Demps (pictured) and Malcolm Bronson — and released two college free agents on Wednesday.

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    Royals still need to improve their pitch selection

    The Royals came out of Tuesday's eighth inning with a lead and won the game against the Astros 7-3, but this one could have gone the other way because of poor pitch selection. Too many times on this road trip, Royals fans have seen hitters take when they should be swinging and swing when they should be taking.

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    Clearwire board approves Sprint’s higher bid

    Shares of the longtime Sprint wireless partner have dipped in morning trading after having closed equal to Sprint’s new $3.40 a share bid on Tuesday.

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    Kansas and Missouri score poorly in promoting family-friendly economic policies, study says

    The annual “Economic Security Scorecard,” compiled by the nonprofit Wider Opportunities for Women or WOW, reported that few states distinguished themselves in a wide range of policy areas that promote economic security. Most states earned grades between a C - and C+.

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    Eat + Drink

    Six new books capture the best grilling recipes and techniques

    Cooking with fire may be in our DNA, but as our palates evolve, so does grilling. Whether your style is fast and furious grilling or low and slow barbecue, 2013’s top crop of guide books includes clever tips and mouthwatering recipes from serious competitive cookers, gourmet-driven and trend-setting staffs of food magazines, and professional chefs with a bent for fine dining.

    Eat + Drink

    Rye whiskey makes a comeback

    One of the most iconic of American spirits, rye whiskey nearly disappeared from the scene. Now distillers are giving it an edgy appeal. The popularity of such cocktails as the original Manhattan, the original Old Fashioned, the whiskey sour has led to a resurgence for rye.

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    In memoir, KC native Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter’s suicide

    Burt Bacharach knew writing a memoir would be emotional — not because of his never-heard backstage tales or his tumultuous marriages. The famed pop composer, who was born in Kansas City, knew that being honest would force him to come to terms with the death of his daughter.

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    Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

    Carole King isn't done with music - not yet anyway.

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    How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before

    Led by Mayor Sly James, KC’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.

    Editorial

    A party bus that flouted the rules

    The recent death of a young woman who fell from a party bus is a vivid reminder for the public, other party bus operators and government officials that strict rules exist for good reasons.

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