By VERENA DOBNIK (NEW YORK, AP) — Thousands of demonstrators from across the country — chanting, praying and even fighting tears — protested a jury’s decision to clear neighborhood watch… Read more »

Slideshow: Mud Run at the fairgrounds
Small NE Missouri town part of new movie
(EDINA, Mo., AP) — Too bad tiny Edina, Mo., doesn’t have a movie theater, because the town itself is about to make it to the big screen. The remote northeast… Read more »
30-year development project in KC on final phase
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A redevelopment plan that began in 1980 is within one year of wrapping up a successful effort to revitalize a rundown neighborhood just south of… Read more »
MSU receives $1M insurance check from theft
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — Missouri State University has recouped most of the nearly $1.2 million that was stolen from its bookstore. The Springfield News-Leader (http://is.gd/qhZ2rr) reports that the school has… Read more »
Grand slam sinks Guthrie, Royals in 5-3 loss
(CLEVELAND, AP) — Jeremy Guthrie has had problems keeping the ball in the park all season. He was burned by the home run again Saturday night. Lonnie Chisenhall hit his… Read more »
Rallies against Zimmerman verdict being held in US
(NEW YORK, AP) — From New York to California, demonstrators are rallying against a Florida verdict acquitting George Zimmerman in the death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin. Protests are… Read more »
Courts will treat Asiana passengers differently
By PAUL ELIAS (SAN FRANCISCO, AP) — When the courts have to figure compensation for people aboard Flight 214, the potential payouts will probably be vastly different for Americans and… Read more »