Algerian judo athlete sent home after withdrawing from Olympic competition
Fethi Nourine withdrew to avoid a potential second-round matchup with Israel’s Tohar Butbul.
Fethi Nourine withdrew to avoid a potential second-round matchup with Israel’s Tohar Butbul.
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Family of late entertainer James Brown settles 15-year battle over his estate
Legal wrangling over the Godfather of Soul’s estate has been ongoing since his death at the age of 73 on Christmas Day 2006.
Legal wrangling over the Godfather of Soul’s estate has been ongoing since his death at the age of 73 on Christmas Day 2006.
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Kansas City Zoo director retiring after 18 years
Kansas City Zoo Director Randy Wisthoff is retiring after 18 years.
Kansas City Zoo Director Randy Wisthoff is retiring after 18 years.
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COVID-19 breakthrough infections are now defined differently
Mild- or no-symptom cases are not counted as breakthrough infections
Mild- or no-symptom cases are not counted as breakthrough infections
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St. Louis city and county to require masks in some places; Missouri’s AG to fight mandate
Acting director of health for St. Louis says more than 500 St. Louisans have already died from COVID-19
Acting director of health for St. Louis says more than 500 St. Louisans have already died from COVID-19
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Man dropped from trucking school for his hairstyle receives support, job offers
“It was beautiful to see, I have some awesome people in my life. Strangers are reaching out offering me jobs.”
“It was beautiful to see, I have some awesome people in my life. Strangers are reaching out offering me jobs.”
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‘This can be me’: The face of gymnastics in US is changing, with more Black athletes participating
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities.
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities.
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Starlight Theatre has plan to deal with Kansas City’s heat during performances
Starlight says it has super-size fans going all the time to move the air
Starlight says it has super-size fans going all the time to move the air
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Metropolitan Community College to give away 1,000 free classes as vaccination incentive
Deadline to register for a free class is Aug. 10.
Deadline to register for a free class is Aug. 10.
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Jada Williams to help represent US on 16-and-under national team
Jada Williams is a junior at Blue Springs High School, and she is considered to be one of the top point guards in the country.
Jada Williams is a junior at Blue Springs High School, and she is considered to be one of the top point guards in the country.
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Crocs sues Walmart, Hobby Lobby and others for allegedly copying its popular shoe
Crocs is accusing Walmart, Hobby Lobby and other companies of copying its iconic clog.
Crocs is accusing Walmart, Hobby Lobby and other companies of copying its iconic clog.
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