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The winter solstice holiday marks the shortest day of the year and celebrates the returning sun.
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This week on "The Range," we visit with Wiccans celebrating Yule and the winter solstice. Also, we talk with a woman in search of Christmas presents for her children. -
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach talked with The Associated Press about how he's advising President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on immigration issues. -
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is moving to take away Immanuel Birth Co.’s license because they allegedly violated state health regulations. That would eliminate one of the few non-hospital birthing facilities in eastern Kansas. -
The Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to allow more city employees the ability to clean up encampments, but relented on a couple of matters after fierce public opposition. -
A judge blocked access to federally subsidized health insurance for people brought to the country illegally as children. Immigrant rights groups say that can ultimately cost more in tax and health care dollars.
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Mariam Zuhaib/APA report by Democrats on the Judiciary Committee found additional travel taken in 2021 by Thomas but not reported on his annual financial disclosure, including trips on private jets and a yacht trip. -
LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images/AFPDirector Barry Jenkins is best known for films like "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk." On Wild Card, he opens up about where he felt the safest as a kid.
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Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said. -
Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups. -
Since her husband's death, newscaster Windsor Johnston has been looking for ways to recapture joy and continue her healing journey — one that's taken her to a place she'd never expected. -
For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life. -
A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.
Welcome to the 2nd Annual You’re Spelling It Wrong, KMUW’s Spelling Bee for grown-ups!
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What could be more fun for the holidays than digging into the bizarre world of Latin and Greek plurals? Nothing! That's what!
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