Kansas’ governor on Friday vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a “vague” bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature … Read more
The brazen theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Kansas was not motivated by hate — but was instead committed by crooks who hoped to sell the prized sculpture for scrap metal. Wichita police revealed the motive Monday as they announced the arrest of one of the suspects tied to the sickening crime in … Read more
As the Supreme Court weighs whether Colorado can bar former President Donald Trump from its primary, two secretaries of state, one Republican and one Democrat, agree that election denialism poses a threat to local officials but clash on whether Trump must be convicted of a criminal offense to be excluded from the ballot. “He hasn’t … Read more
A prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park in Kansas Thursday by thieves who sawed off the bronze sculpture — leaving behind only the iconic baseball player’s feet. The brazen theft — slammed by officials as “horrendous” and “disgusting” — took place just one week before the start of Black History Month. … Read more
Nationally, winter storms have claimed at least 72 lives around the U.S. this January, many involving hypothermia or road accidents. Girls walk through the Capitol Hill neighborhood dragging sleds, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, as school was cancelled due to snow in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) NASHVILLE, Tenn: Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have contributed to … Read more
With a wind chill, temperatures are expected to drop as low as 15 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (minus 26 degrees Celsius) in large portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and Kansas, the National Weather Service predicted. A man crosses North Pine Street as motorists navigate an ice and snow covered road, Thursday, Jan. 18, … Read more
Sub-zero wind chills will grip much of the country, plunging to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 46 degrees Celsius) in Montana and the Dakotas. Workers remove snow from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Jan. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes) PORTLAND, Ore: A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. … Read more
Arthur Smith was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after a third successive 7-10 season in the NFC South; the Falcons’ 48-17 season-ending loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday was the second consecutive lopsided defeated that sealed Smith’s fate, following a 37-17 defeat at Chicago Last Updated: 08/01/24 7:41am Please use Chrome browser for … Read more
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 264 yards and two scores; Devin Singletary scored the go-ahead touchdown on a three-yard TD run with 6:20 to play and the Texans came up with a late stop for a 23-19 victory over Indianapolis on Saturday to secure playoff place Last Updated: 07/01/24 8:16am Please use Chrome … Read more
Who will claim the final playoff places on offer in Week 18 as the 2023 NFL regular season reaches its conclusion The 2023 NFL regular season draws to a close this weekend, with plenty to play for, playoff places on the line, and seedings still to be determined. Here, we take a look at precisely … Read more
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