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Obama in KS: We Must Restore the Middle Class President Obama gave an hour-long address in Osawatomie today (TUE), where he focused on the economy and creating a level playing-field for all Americans. KPR's Stephen Koranda was in the crowd and files this report.
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PRI's The World - February 10, 2012 Today on the World: Life in Egypt one year after Mubarak's ouster. There is a power struggle at the top and a growing distrust of foreigners. Then, a conversation with author Katherine Boo, whose latest book chronicles life in a Mumbai slum. Also, music from a Grammy nominee for Best Ensemble Performance.
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Pros And Cons Of A Mayoral Takeover Of Schools
Education experts discuss the effectiveness of mayoral takeovers in other parts of the country.
Chiefs Fire Todd Haley
Todd Haley, whose record as head coach with the Kansas City Chiefs was 19-27, has been fired, the team announced today. The Chiefs will hold a news conference later today.
Kansas City Jazz Singer And Wild Woman Myra Taylor Dead At 94
Singer Myra Taylor was one of the last living links to Kansas City's jazz heyday of the 1930s. Taylor died Friday, December 9, 2011 at the age of 94.
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