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Why Biden may face a tough time upholding his pledge for unity

For Democrats, Joe Biden’s election in 2020 may have been the political equivalent of a deal with the devil: They ousted Donald Trump and got a mild-mannered, aging president to deal with a pandemic, Afghanistan, immigration, the budget and a hopelessly intransigent Congress, and in return the party would have to accept the consequences in 2024.

Chiefs topple Raiders in record-setting rout

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Las Vegas Raiders were last seen in Kansas City taking a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their team buses, and they decided it was wise to stomp on the Chiefs’ logo at midfield shortly before kickoff Sunday. They probably regret both of those ideas.

Holiday performance

The Deena Shroyer School of Dance will host “Nutcracker Suite” Dec. 18 at the Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St. in downtown Leavenworth. There will be performances by children from 5-18 years old at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door on the day of the event. All ticket sales benefi�t the Children’s Art Fund. Shown are Mallory Price and Sophia Bethea of the Deena Shroyer School of Dance. SUBMITTED BY DEENA SHROYER SCHOOL OF DANCE

Basehor-Linwood girls program continues to grow

Basehor-Linwood’s girls wrestling program is not slowing down, even after the graduation of four seniors, including three founders of the team. “I’m just excited about the overall community, the program, top to bottom, the people, the culture that we’re building,” said coach Jay Johnston.

ON THE AGENDA

• The Leavenworth Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the school district's administrative office, 200 N.

Big blues on the Missouri River

The Missouri River has fascinated many for centuries. There has always been a mystery about what lies under the surface of this 2,341-mile-long channelized flow that looks peaceful, but holds hidden dangers.

Belichick has Pats back in hunt

If you hate Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, and anything Brady or Belichick or Patriots or Bradychick-related, well, there’s a very real possibility your hatred cup will spilleth over. Both are doing remarkable things this season, but it’s what Belichick is accomplishing now that’s more impressive.

Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33

ATLANTA – Demaryius Thomas overcame a troubled childhood. He managed to shine as a receiver in Georgia Tech’s run-oriented offense. By the time his NFL career was over, he had earned five straight Pro Bowl honors and a Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos.