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KC's oldest cold case reopened after gun turns up — in use by police

Jul 28, 11:36 PM

The decision to reopen the investigation into the 1970 shotgun slaying of black political leader Leon Jordan comes after Kansas City police found the murder weapon, a Remington 12-gauge Wingmaster shotgun, in one of their own patrol cars.

Missing Lenexa man found alive on hiking trail in Shawnee

Jul 28, 11:45 PM

Missing for almost three weeks, 58-year-old Larry Schnackenberg was found Wednesday afternoon on a hiking trail in Shawnee by a Johnson County Parks safety aide.

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Royals trade Scott Podsednik to the Dodgers for two minor-leaguers

Jul 29, 12:25 AM

The Royals on Wednesday night traded outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor-league players: catcher Lucas May and right-handed pitcher Elisaul Pimentel.

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New KU coach hopes to build a successful program on field and off

Jul 29, 1:10 AM

Turner Gill, the new head football coach at the University of Kansas, believes the best way to construct a program that is successful on Saturdays is by strengthening the relationships among the Jayhawk players off the field. | KU at a glance

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Pets in need of loving homes

Jul 28, 8:58 PM

Updated July 27 | Shelters around the Kansas City area have dogs and cats in need of forever homes. Here are a few friendly faces for consideration, including Arthur, a 4-year-old purebred white miniature Schnauzer.

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Sixteen-year-old Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performed Wednesday night to a screaming sold-out crowd at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. 07282010 Susan Pfannmuller/ Special to The Star

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Sixteen-year-old Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performed Wednesday night to a screaming sold-out crowd at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. 07282010 Susan Pfannmuller/ Special to The Star

Photos | Justin Bieber fever hits KC as the singer plays the Sprint Center

Jul 28, 10:17 PM

Sixteen-year-old pop singing sensation Justin Bieber brought his “My World” tour to the the Sprint Center on Wednesday night. Click the link above to see photos from the concert, and come back later to KansasCity.com for a review of the show and a Community Faces gallery of the people who attended.

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Photos | Chiefs cheerleaders celebrate release of 2010 swimsuit calendar

Jul 28, 11:57 PM

The Chiefs take the field for the start of training camp on Friday, but Tuesday night belonged to the 2010 Chiefs cheerleaders, who introduced their fifth annual swimsuit calendar.

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Jul 28, 9:01 PM

About 8 percent of U.S. marriages overall in 2008 were mixed-race, the highest level on record, according to census figures. So are mixed marriages the new normal? In this week's Ink cover story, local couples say yes. Hopefully. Not yet.

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TV Barn | Critics hit Hollywood for annual television tour

Jul 28, 11:17 PM

Kansas City Star television critic Aaron Barnhart is in California this week for the television critics’ tour. Follow his reports at TV Barn.

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There are so many diversions and subplots in “Ramona and Beezus,” it’s hard to get caught up in any single story. Two romances, a lost job, a possible move, school mishaps, even a sickly old cat all converge in a way that is equal parts invigorating and irritating.

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