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The Federal Aviation Administration cited "extraordinary circumstances" and "reasons of safety" for the stoppage.
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One woman is helping caregivers take care of themselves.
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Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett says the 34-year-old driver was taking a nap before her vehicle accelerated onto a youth soccer field, killing two.
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For older adults who have trouble driving, getting to a doctor’s appointment or visiting a friend can be a challenge. Public transit might not be an option, but rideshare apps come with their own roadblocks. Beth Golay recently helped a friend navigate Uber for Seniors, and tells us how the new service is changing … to meet customers halfway.
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The herbicide dicamba can travel for miles, potentially triggering changes in weeds that are essential for pollinator health. Research shows that one weed in particular has an unusual response to being exposed to small doses of the chemical.
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Two likely competing bills in the Kansas Legislature would either green light the legally questioned for-profit veterans benefits consultants, or effectively ban them.
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This week on, "The Range," why some seniors are trading keys for an app and embracing Uber. Also, caring for caregivers.
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Wichita musician David Lord's new album, "Days In Woods," continues a tradition he's established across several recordings--reimagining familiar jazz pieces.
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Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, American Eagle Outfitters tells us. But who made them? And what are working conditions like in the garment factories of Pakistan and Bangladesh?
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Officials are seeking at least $1 million in damages from the owners of the tanker that hit a cruise ship last week. The incident was dubbed "the miracle on the Mississippi" after no one was killed.
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In several states, Democrats took control of legislatures that had been divided and they weakened GOP dominance in others. Issues on the agenda: More access to health care, new limits on school vouchers.
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A year ago in November, New Mexico became the first state to offer free childcare to every eligible family, regardless of income.
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The film Being Heumann tells the lesser-known story of the mother of the disability rights movement. A new generation of activists share how they "carry the torch" today.
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A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House.
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Some college football games were delayed a few hours on Saturday or postponed to Sunday. And in Oklahoma at least, there will be perks for fans to make up for the inconvenience, including cheap beers.
Commentary & Podcasts
Beth Golay visits with Priyanka Mattoo about her book of essays, "How to Be Less Useful: The Joy of Inefficiency." Plus, Angela Schwesnedl of Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis, Minnesota, joins us with some book recommendations.
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