Post-WWII immigration files to be saved, opened to public at federal facility near Kansas CityKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Millions of files containing detailed information about U.S. immigrants — including their spouses’ names, as well as personal photographs and letters — will soon become available to the public through a federal facility in suburban Kansas City. Mo. woman who pleaded guilty to videotaped sex killings pleads guilty to kidnapping 5-year-oldINDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A suburban Kansas City woman who already pleaded guilty to murder in a spree of videotaped sex killings has also pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 5-year-old while fleeing police in 2006. Missouri man sentenced to 33 years for killing man in fight over tossed bottle of hot sauceKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for killing a man during a melee that erupted when someone threw a bottle of hot sauce. Violence in the heartland: Kansas has become deadly battleground in America’s abortion debateWICHITA, Kan. — In a nation divided by abortion, Kansas has become perhaps the fiercest battleground — with mass protests, prosecutions, lawsuits and now a killing keeping the issue almost constantly in the public eye. Suspect to face charges in church shooting of Kansas abortion provider Dr. George TillerWICHITA, Kan. — The suspect in the shooting death of Dr. George Tiller is expected to make his first court appearance in the slaying of one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers. Suspect in doctor’s killing railed against abortion, believed in ‘eye-for-an-eye’ justiceWICHITA, Kan. — Scott Roeder’s family life began unraveling more than a decade ago when he got involved with anti-government groups, and then became “very religious in an Old Testament, eye-for-an-eye way,” his former wife said. Travel briefsWashington tourism launches ‘Lost Symbol’ Web site for Dan Brown book Art fairs around the MidwestDES MOINES — Several art fairs and festivals are taking place around the Midwest this summer and into September. Late-term abortion provider George Tiller shot dead at Wichita church; suspect in custodyWICHITA, Kan. — Dr. George Tiller, one of the nation’s few providers of late-term abortions despite decades of protests and attacks, was shot and killed Sunday in a church where he was serving as an usher. Millvina Dean, last survivor of the 1912 sinking of the “unsinkable” Titanic, has died at 97LONDON — Millvina Dean was the youngest passenger on RMS Titanic, just nine weeks old when she was wrapped in a sack and lowered from the sinking ship into a lifeboat bobbing on the frigid North Atlantic. Abortion provider Tiller shot dead at Kansas church; Wichita official says suspect in custodyWICHITA, Kan. — Dr. George Tiller, who remained one of the nation’s few providers of late-term abortions through decades of protests and attacks, was shot and killed Sunday in a church where he was serving as an usher and his wife was in the choir. Group seeking recall of Kansas City mayor fails to get enough signaturesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An effort to recall Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser has fallen just short of the number of signatures needed. Group seeking recall of Kansas City mayor to learn Saturday whether effort was successfulKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An effort to recall Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser has fallen just short of the number of signatures needed. Military funeral procession ends in Kan. when officers learn they have wrong soldier’s remainsKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A funeral procession for a soldier killed in Germany during World War II abruptly ended at a Kansas City, Kan., cemetery when military officers realized they had the remains of the wrong soldier. Economist on leave from FDIC charged with trying to rob Kansas City-area bankKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An economist on leave from the federal agency that insures bank deposits has been charged with the April 11 attempted robbery of a Kansas City-area bank. Cust drives in four, A’s beat Bannister, RoyalsOAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust’s three-run double broke open a close game and helped Josh Outman win his first game of the season as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Wednesday night. A’s break out of hitting slump in a big way, beat Royals 12-3OAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night. All-Star closer Joakim Soria goes on DL, Royals call up former No. 1 pick Luke HochevarKANSAS CITY, Mo. — All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha. Hunter’s leaping grab saves Angels 4-3 victory against RoyalsANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter made a leaping, homer-stealing catch in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels hold off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday. Kendrick hits inside-the-park homer, lifting Angels to 4-1 win over RoyalsANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick’s two-run, inside-the-park homer Friday night helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory and put a stop to the Kansas City Royals’ six-game win streak. Longtime front office executive Denny Thum selected as Kansas City Chiefs presidentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Denny Thum, a 35-year veteran of Kansas City’s front office, has been appointed president of the Chiefs. Police: Missouri bank robber makes off with $3K, but leaves his wallet behindKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police didn’t have to dust for fingerprints to find this suspect — they just rifled through the wallet he left behind at the scene. Bannister works 6 scoreless innings, Royals win sixth straight with 3-1 victory over MarinersKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brian Bannister worked six scoreless innings to outpitch Jarrod Washburn and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Griffey back in the lineup after missing 3 games with colon conditionKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seattle Mariners star Ken Griffey Jr. has returned to the lineup after missing three games because of stomach pain. Carlos Pena homers in 10th, spoiling Mark Teixeira’s clutch hit in Rays’ 4-3 win over YanksNEW YORK — Rays manager Joe Maddon preaches to his team that it only takes one chance at the plate to have a great night. Teahen has 3 RBIs, Ponson makes case to stay in rotation in Kansas City’s 9-1 win over SeattleKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Teahen had four hits and drove in three runs, and Sidney Ponson made a strong case to stay in the rotation with 7 1-3 solid innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 9-1 Wednesday night. Embarq’s 1Q profit falls 18 percent on lower revenue, sale of logistics unitKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Embarq Corp., the nation’s fourth-largest traditional telephone company, said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell 18 percent as business customers dropped service and the company lost money on the sale of its logistics unit. United and Wizards draw 1-1 in MLSKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Josh Wolff scored his third goal of the season in the second half and the Kansas City Wizards salvaged a 1-1 draw with D.C. United on Wednesday night. Carlos Pena homers in 10th, spoiling Mark Teixeira’s clutch hit in Rays’ 4-3 win over YanksNEW YORK — Rays manager Joe Maddon preaches to his team that it only takes one chance at the plate to have a great night. Garmin posts steep decline in 1Q earnings, hurt by pullback in consumer spendingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. on Wednesday said first-quarter profits fell 67 percent, missing Wall Street expectations as the company dealt with slower consumer spending. |
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