By SAM HANANEL Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas has asked questions during a Supreme Court argument for the first time in 10 years. Thomas’ questions came Monday in case… Read more »
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Kansas teen, Missouri man dies in southeast Kansas crash
(ARMA, Kan., AP) — Two people have died in a crash near the southeast Kansas town of Arma. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened Sunday on U.S. 69 when a… Read more »
Third Jackson County sheriff’s employee claims harassment
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A third female Jackson County sheriff’s office employee is alleging sexual harassment in a discrimination complaint. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/1oSRIuN ) reports that the latest complaint… Read more »
Apple: FBI seeks ‘dangerous power’ in fight over phone
by TAMI ABDOLLAH and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — In its first salvo in a court fight that pits digital privacy rights against national security, Apple Inc. asked… Read more »
UN science report warns of fewer bees, other pollinators
by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Many species of wild bees, butterflies and other critters that pollinate plants are shrinking toward extinction, and the world needs to do… Read more »
Man charged in shooting of Independence police officer
(INDEPENDENCE, Mo., AP) — A man has been charged with second-degree assault after authorities say he shot an Independence police officer at a motel. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/1TCq00z )… Read more »
Former Missouri teacher accused of receiving porn at work
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — A former southwestern Missouri junior high school art teacher is accused of receiving online child pornography while at work. The Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/1S5V9d0) reports that a… Read more »
Kansas City announces streetcar grand opening
(KANSAS CITY, MO., AP) — Kansas City has announced the grand opening of the first streetcars in the city to carry passengers in nearly 60 years. It was announced Thursday… Read more »
Missouri group sues EPA over nutrient levels in lakes
By JIM SUHR Associated Press (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri advocacy group is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of shirking its responsibility for properly regulating nutrient levels… Read more »
Former Missouri lobbyist accused of sexual harassment
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A judge has issued a restraining order blocking a former lobbyist accused of sexually harassing interns and employees from coming within 1,000 feet of the Missouri Capitol…. Read more »