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    KC terrorist supported plan to bomb New York Stock Exchange, FBI tells Congress

    Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence committee.

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    $13 million awarded in lawsuit against Vatterott College

    Jennifer Kerr was looking for a way to improve her family’s future in 2009 when she decided an education at Vatterott College would be her key. But the Lee’s Summit single mother said the college deceived her. A Jackson County jury found in favor of Kerr and found that Vatterott Educational Centers Inc. had violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.

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    Bullpen, base-running problems cost Royals in 4-3 loss to Indians

    A rare bullpen hiccup and a base-running blunder Tuesday kept Kansas City from climbing above .500 and instead dumped them back into third place in the American League Central Division as the Royals lost 4-3 to the Indians on Tuesday night in Cleveland.

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    LeBron James helps Heat beat Spurs in OT, stave off elimination

    LeBron James shrugged off a poor start and got 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a three-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in game six of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

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    American Medical Association calls for limits on ads for energy drinks

    A group representing 225,000 U.S. doctors called for a ban on marketing energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster to youths. On Tuesday the American Medical Association, in a vote at its annual policy meeting in Chicago, endorsed a policy that called for limiting how the caffeinated beverages are sold to those younger than 18.

    Technology

    Dish Network fails to meet Sprint Nextel’s bid deadline

    The satellite television company blamed Overland Park-based Sprint and its revised agreement to be acquired by SoftBank Corp. Sprint had set the deadline for Dish’s “best and final offer” after rejecting an earlier proposal from Dish as one it could not act on.

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    Anne Brockhoff

    Firsthand experience inspires chefs to cook up solutions to food allergies

    Food professionals with food allergies face a unique hurdle when confronted with an illness, allergy, intolerance or other disorder because they can’t escape the very thing that triggers symptoms. Instead of quitting, many use their talents to create foods that are safer for both themselves and their customers.

    Dollars & Sense

    American Medical Association calls for limits on ads for energy drinks

    A group representing 225,000 U.S. doctors called for a ban on marketing energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster to youths. On Tuesday the American Medical Association, in a vote at its annual policy meeting in Chicago, endorsed a policy that called for limiting how the caffeinated beverages are sold to those younger than 18.

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    Lil Wayne: I'm not stepping on US flag in video

    Lil Wayne says he wasn't intentionally stepping on the American flag when shooting his latest video. In the video for the song "God Bless Amerika," he appears to be stepping on top of the American flag. But he said in a Facebook post Tuesday the flag on the ground will not appear in the clip.

    Stargazing

    'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong charged with assault in LA

    'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.

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    Editorial

    Resolve the reassessment debacle in Jackson County

    It’s disturbing that Jackson County’s poor performance in fulfilling one of its major obligations to taxpayers has made such a review necessary. Widespread problems like these erode public trust in government.

    As I See It

    Kansas taxes are now flatter and fairer

    “Kansans will pay significantly less in taxes in 2013 than they did in 2012, and the savings will grow from there, even as the state spends billions annually on core responsibilities such as education, roads and Medicaid,” writes Nick Jordan, secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue.

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