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Wire reports U.S. to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year.
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Commissioners discuss battery plant project
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners discussed how to take advantage of additional development that may result from a planned battery plant in a neighboring county. In July, state officials confirmed that Panasonic plans to open a large manufacturing facility in DeSoto.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections suffered through another wave of scrubbed flights, with another 2,500 pulled from arrival and departure boards Wednesday.
First Congress revealed Biden’s generational ambition
When he ran for the White House, Joe Biden told voters his presidency would be a bridge to the next generation. His first two years on the job have revealed it to be a much more ambitious venture.
Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
The 117th Congress opened with the unfathomable Jan. 6, 2021, mob siege of the Capitol and is closing with unprecedented federal criminal referrals of the former president over the insurrection — all while conducting one of the most consequential legislative sessions in recent memory.
GOP’s stumble with independents contributed to midterm woes
As Republican Tyler Kistner’s closing ad aired last month in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the U.S., Vickie Klang felt that something was missing. The 58-year-old veterinary technician and self-described independent voter watched as the 30-second spot showed grainy black-and-white images of President Joe Biden with two-term Democratic Rep.
Wisconsin beats Oklahoma State 24-17 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
PHOENIX (AP) — Wisconsin had a new coach on the sideline, with the interim coach still calling the shots. The Badgers had several new players in key positions, including quarterback.
Girls basketball players to watch
After winter break, high school basketball in Kansas will tip off again on Jan. 3.
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Secret vaping leaves neighbors gaping
Amy’s Mailbox | Amy Dickinson Dear Amy: For over 15 years, we have lived next door to our wonderful neighbors. We're great friends with the parents and have been blessed to watch their three kids grow up.