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East Springfield mixed-housing development approved by City Council
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Springfield News Leader - Missouri
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Springfield City Council approved a 48-acre mixed-housing development despite opposition from nearby residents. The project will add 510 housing units, including single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings. Developers will fund $1.2...
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Polls open in NYC mayoral race - here are five things to watch in US elections
ShareSave It's election day in the US. This so-called "off year" election doesn't feature presidential or congressional races, but there are still several critical votes to watch tonight. New York City will choose its next mayor, in a battle that...
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California's 'Prop 50' congressional map election could impact midterms
Your Voice Your Vote ABC News One of 2025's major elections could have major reverberations for the 2026 midterms. Californians are voting on a ballot initiative, "Proposition 50," to determine if the state will adopt a new congressional map that...
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New coffee shop aims to be ‘first of its kind’ in Overland Park
When Omar Abdelmoity was growing up in southern Overland Park, he remembers struggling to find a late night hangout. In high school, he said he and his friends would often leave the gym late at night, not quite ready to go home after that. But...
'Hard to kill': OU football keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive with Tennessee win
After defeating Tennessee 33-27 on the road, OU enters a critical stretch of its season with confidence. The Sooners bounced back after a 34-26 loss to Mississippi and battled through adversity to win in a hostile environment at Tennessee. They...
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Taylor Swift’s Status for Attending Chiefs-Bills Game
Getty Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills in what’s arguably the most exciting matchup of the week. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who made franchise...
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Name Dropping | Seymour couple extends ‘peony promise’ to others
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The News Gazette - Illinois
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To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To pitch a 'My Turn' guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette.com. MAHOMET — Eric Swenson may be planting peonies for the rest of his life. In an attempt to impress and pronounce his ever-lasting...
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Chiefs-Bills Week 9 Props: 3 Bets For Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen Showdown
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Forbes
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie...
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2025 OCEA awards recognize civil engineering's great innovations
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Civil Engineering - Virginia
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By Jenny Jones and Celeste C.B. Bennett ASCE recognized a record number of projects this year for its Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Awards. Of the 14 projects noted for exceptional innovations and contributions to society, three stood...
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Who loses most from redistricting? Clue: it's not Dems or the GOP
By David Patterson Soule, Lecturer of Economics, and Kyle Redican, Director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory, Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability, University of Richmond After the U.S. census is conducted every 10 years,...
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Young birders take flight as Columbia looks toward Bird City status
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KOMU 8 - Missouri
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COLUMBIA — More young people are discovering a love for birding — a trend that could help Columbia become one of Missouri’s first Bird City communities. Lottie Bushmann with the Columbia Audubon Society said she’s seen more students and families...
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New Intel suggests four top names to replace James Franklin at Penn State
With James Franklin out as Penn State’s head coach, the Nittany Lions’ search for a successor has entered a critical phase. More school are making changes, which adds to the craziness of the coaching carousel. Athletic director Pat Kraft and his...
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China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to "panda diplomacy"
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Asian Reporter
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International News GOLDEN DIPLOMACY. A golden snub-nosed monkey is seen in Shennongjia National Park in Shennongjia, in central China’s Hubei province, in this June 18, 2025 file photo. The rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the frigid...
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The Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2026
The year 2026 is going to be a momentous one for the United States as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Across the country, national parks, historic sites, and cities will gear up to show up—and show off—in ways big and small. Against this...
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Kansas City’s top cancer researchers worry about federal funding cuts doing lasting damage
When we completely understand biology, said Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of the University of Kansas Cancer Center, we will understand cancer. “They’re so intertwined,” he said. “Life is cancer and cancer is life” (Suzanne King/The...
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Three key races, Trump factor - what to watch in US elections
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US President Donald Trump/SCREENGRAB It's Election Day in the US. This so-called "off year" election doesn't feature presidential or congressional races, but there are still several critical votes to watch tonight. New York City will choose its...
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Three key races, California's map and the Trump factor - what to watch in US elections
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BBC
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ShareSave It's Election Day in the US. This so-called "off year" election doesn't feature presidential or congressional races, but there are still several critical votes to watch tonight. New York City will choose its next mayor, in a battle that...
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Tigers flex size in season-opening win over Howard
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Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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With 12:14 remaining in the second half, graduate guard Jacob Crews hit a 3-pointer that stretched Mizzou's lead to 58-46. The Crews three quelled a second-half push from Howard, as the Tigers cruised to an 88-67 road victory to open the season...
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The 2025-26 Kansas men's basketball roundtable
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The University Daily Kansan
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Kansas basketball opens the highly-anticipated 2025-26 season on Monday night as the Jayhawks take on Green Bay in Allen Fieldhouse. In celebration of opening day and the season to come, the Kansan's staff sat down to give their predictions,...
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UPMC nurse seriously injured in violent attack by patient at Altoona hospital
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CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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An emergency room nurse from a UPMC hospital in Pennsylvania was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital over the weekend after police said he was violently attacked by a patient. According to a criminal complaint, Bradley Lloyd, 40, is facing numerous...
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