Family of Missouri man detained in Myanmar for midnight swim awaits his return to USKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Family members of a Missouri man imprisoned in Myanmar for swimming to the home of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi waited Saturday for his return to the United States, and said they were thrilled that his ordeal appeared to be over. Remains of Navy pilot shot down during Gulf War returned to Jacksonville, Fla.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The remains of Navy pilot Michael Scott Speicher returned to his Florida home on Thursday, 18 years after his FA-18 Hornet was shot down on the first night of the 1991 Gulf War. Judge dismisses lawsuit against bankrupt Brooke Corp. that accused insurer of racketeeringKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing bankrupt Brooke Corp. and its financing arm of racketeering and fraud, saying the claims are not specific enough. The Kansas City Star orders one-week furloughs, pursuing voluntary buyoutsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Star is ordering one-week unpaid furloughs for most of its employees and offering voluntary buyouts as it continues to deal with falling revenues. KC hotel evicts Conn. youth group in middle of the night for noise; group blames raceKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Connecticut youth group is blaming race for an early-morning eviction from a Kansas City hotel. American Italian Pasta Co. reports much higher third-quarter profits on lower revenueKANSAS CITY, Mo. — American Italian Pasta Co. says its third-quarter profits were above Wall Street estimates despite an almost 7 percent slump in sales. CenturyLink reports smaller second-quarter profits as revenue declinesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Telecommunications company CenturyLink, which changed its name from CenturyTel Inc. last month after purchasing Embarq Corp., on Thursday said its second-quarter profits fell 25 percent. Navigator Garmin posts lower earnings, but beats estimates, says worst of revenue decline overKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. on Wednesday reported sharply lower second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, but beat Wall Street estimates and said the worst of its sales decline may be over. Its shares surged almost 24 percent. Housing begins to reverse 3-year recession in every US region, but 2nd half looks rockyIt was — note the past tense — the worst housing recession anyone but survivors of the Great Depression can remember. KC Southern reports steep drop in second-quarter profits as shipments and fuel surcharges fallKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern reported a much smaller second-quarter profit Thursday as the economy and lower fuel prices slashed revenue by 30 percent. Sprint Nextel reports larger loss in 2nd-qtr as revenue, subscribers sinkKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investors pummeled Sprint Nextel Corp.’s shares Wednesday after the nation’s third-largest wireless carrier said it continued to hemorrhage some of its most valuable customers during the second quarter despite the introduction of the glitzy Palm Pre smartphone. Government considers 7 states for mercury storage site, but most say they don’t want itRICHLAND, Wash. — The federal government is trying to find a location to store the nation’s excess mercury deposits, with seven states being considered. But the government is quickly finding out that very few people want the stuff. Kansas City to pay $550,000 to settle discrimination lawsuit over comments by mayor’s wifeKANSAS CITY, Mo. — City officials agreed Thursday to pay a former mayoral aide $550,000 to settle a lawsuit over comments made by the mayor’s wife, who has faced criticism for her role in her husband’s administration. Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S. raid on dogfighters, the Humane Society of Missouri has issued an urgent call to rescue groups to help find homes for the dogs deemed eligible for adoption. Fireman at Sotomayor hearing embodies struggle to right racial wrongs without harm to whitesWASHINGTON — He spoke, this 35-year-old firefighter, to frustrations that still ripple in an undercurrent across the nation. H&R Block’s Smyth receives $5.3 million in fiscal 2009 compensation as he takes over as CEOKANSAS CITY, Mo. — H&R Block Inc. CEO Russell Smyth received compensation valued at $5.3 million in fiscal 2009, the year he took over leadership of the nation’s largest tax preparer. Ex-cons mediate in rough neighborhoods from Kansas City to Chicago before feuds turn violentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An argument earlier in the day between teens from rival neighborhoods had Jason Broom worried as he stood in a pothole-riddled parking lot pondering his next move. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Sprint Nextel signs $5 billion networking deal with Ericsson, transfers 6,000 employeesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. on Thursday announced it will transfer operation of its wireless and wireline networks to Swedish telecommunications equipment maker LM Ericsson. Suspected white supremacist charged in Scottsdale bombing case could be released on bondPHOENIX — One of two suspected white supremacists charged in a 2004 bombing that injured a black city official in Scottsdale could be released from federal custody on Wednesday, despite a prosecution argument that he’s a danger to the public and a flight risk. Former KC Chiefs player Rich Baldinger won’t be charged in Mo. car collision that killed womanKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Rich Baldinger will not face charges in a traffic accident that left a 61-year-old woman dead. H&R Block reports strong fourth-quarter profit on higher bank income, tax prep feesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — H&R Block, the nation’s largest tax preparer, has reported better-than-expected profit for its fiscal fourth quarter as higher fees and more consumer financial services income offset a decline in the number of tax returns it prepared. 37-year-old man charged with murdering 4, including 3-year-old, at Kansas City, Kan., homeKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 37-year-old man was charged Thursday with murdering four people, including a 3-year-old girl whose body was found in the front yard of a Kansas City home. Kansas City man found sleepwalking and urinating in apartment closet stabbedKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A sleepwalking episode led to a stabbing. The Kansas City Star reported on its Web site Wednesday that the 24-year-old victim suffered a stab wound to his face and shoulder. Police said the victim’s girlfriend awoke around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday to find her boyfriend urinating in the closet. He was intoxicated when he arrived at his apartment several hours earlier. ‘Person of interest’ in Kansas City, Kan., quadruple homicide held in separate attackKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 37-year-old man identified by police as a “person of interest” in a quadruple homicide in Kansas City, Kan., has been charged with beating another man hours before the slayings. 3 adults, 1 toddler dead at Kansas City, Kan. home; police call case a homicide investigationKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Three adults and a toddler were found dead at a Kansas City, Kan. home Monday and authorities were conducting a homicide investigation, police said. Lions, tigers, recession? Zoos see higher attendance as consumers look close to home for funCINCINNATI — To draw visitors, zoos count on gentle giraffes rolling out their long tongues to grasp treats, stingrays gliding through a pool to be petted and the playful tussling of tiger cubs. This year they’re also getting help from the recession. Mo. measure would rename highway adopted by neo-Nazis after rabbi who fought for civil rightsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The state’s litter prevention program got an unusual ally last year: A neo-Nazi group adopted a half-mile section of highway in Springfield and picked up the trash. Mo. board approves deal to move Chiefs training camp from Wis. to Missouri for 10 yearsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials have approved a deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs training camp back to Missouri for at least 10 years. Midwest storms cause flooding, leave thousands without power; reported tornado hits Minn. townAUSTIN, Minn. — Another round of storms in the Midwest has damaged homes and businesses, flooded streets and knocked out power to thousands. |
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