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Kansas bishops: 'Unnecessary raids, mass detentions' betray Gospel, U.S. values
Detroit Catholic
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August 18, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (OSV News) -- The Catholic bishops of Kansas Aug. 14 called on the faithful to remember the dignity of every person, "especially those fleeing hardship," and urged public officials "to use existing legal discretion to treat...
Immigrants helped kick Kansas City into the international soccer arena
WVAS FM 90.7 - Alabama
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August 18, 2025
Kansas City will be the smallest city in America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have become a destination on the global soccer map if it weren’t for the immigrants who elevated its prominence in the city years ago. From the...
Kansas refused USDA request for SNAP data. Here's why — and what happens next?
Salina Journal - Kansas
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The Kansas state government has refused a data request from the federal government — eliciting allegations of a cover-up and potential efforts to force the data to be turned over. Gov. Laura Kelly's administration denied the request from the U.S....
MLB Playoff Odds for Every Team in Wild Card Race (Yankees Skyrocket, Mets, Red Sox Slipping)
Sports Illustrated - New York
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August 18, 2025
The MLB playoffs are quickly approaching, and there has been a lot of movement in the wild card standings — and the playoff odds — in the last week. For the rest of the season, the SI Betting team is going to break down the playoff odds for every...
University of Kansas chancellor appointed to NCAA governing boards
The University of Kansas
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LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has been appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Board of Directors and the NCAA Board of Governors. Douglas A. GirodThe Division I Board of Directors...
Lamar Jackson slammed after reposting controversial right-wing activist
The Mirror US
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August 18, 2025
Lamar Jackson has angered NFL fans after sharing a tweet from Charlie Kirk due to the activist's controversial past while becoming a right-wing personality. Long accused of antisemitism, Kirk has seen his stature grow significantly over the last...
As BYU spends more on sports, critics ask: Can faith and big-money athletics coexist at LDS Church-run school?
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Provo • When Tanner Wall grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., his weekends fell into a familiar rhythm. He would play his games on Friday, watch BYU on Saturday and pile into the church pews on Sunday. His uncle, J.R. Thulin, played...
Palestinians, Israelis share cultural heritage at Kansas City festival
KSHB - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. He also covers agricultural topics. Share your story idea with Ryan. — More than 50 countries were represented at Kansas City's Ethnic Enrichment Festival over...
Metro high school student paves the way in STEM education through organization
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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August 18, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City high school student is paving the way through a nonprofit centered around technology and science education. Dilsha Chebolu is a first generation student who started a nonprofit for youth and adults in the...
Kansas HC Bill Self shares major update on his health after undergoing a heart procedure
Sportskeeda
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August 17, 2025
Kansas coach Bill Self is recovering after a health scare in July which required a heart procedure. The Hall of Famer spoke to the media on Friday about his recovery process. Self was hospitalized after experiencing concerning symptoms and had two...
Religious meetings this week in City of Kansas City: Aug. 17-23
KC Reporter - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Paul Turner, Pastor Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | paulturner.org WebsitePaul Turner, Pastor Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | paulturner.org Website The following religious meetings are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas...
Kansas City Current fans adapt to game delay due to heat
KSHB - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some fans were still on shuttle buses heading to CPKC Stadium when Saturday's KC Current match against the Orlando Pride kicked off at 6:40 p.m. A weather delay pushed back the originally scheduled 3 p.m. start. KC Current fans...
Wichita’s Oldest African-American Church to Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary With Jubilee Weekend
The Community Voice - Kansas
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August 17, 2025
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Founded in 1875, just five years after the city was incorporated, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wichita will be celebrating its 150th...
Sporting Kansas City falls to Orlando City SC after delayed kickoff
KC Reporter - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Sporting Kansas City lost 3-1 to Orlando City SC on Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium after a weather delay pushed kickoff more than three hours later than planned. The match began at 10:43 p.m. ET, following a postponement due to inclement...
Final Kansas State depth chart projection: Offense
On3
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August 17, 2025
Our final projected Kansas State depth chart comes via a message board post at KSO and digs into who the starters and main contributors will be for the Wildcats in 2025. An actual 2-deep will likely be released by the coaching staff early on...
Gay students get caned, Trump cuts funding for LGBTQ+ initiatives, Tammy Bruce to represent US
LGBTQ Nation - California
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August 17, 2025
What they’re accused of: The judge recognized that these two college students hugged and kissed and didn’t actually engage in gay sex, but decided that they still violated Islamic law. Why it matters: Homosexuality remains illegal in large parts...
Orlando Pride Battle Kansas City Current: 0-0 Draw Marks 4 Games Winless
BVM Sports
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August 17, 2025
In a tightly contested matchup, Orlando Pride faced off against Kansas City Current, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite being the first team to shut out the Current at CPKC Stadium, the Pride extended their winless streak to four matches. Factors...
Kansas City’s Ethnic Enrichment Festival includes Palestinian booth for first time
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City hosted an Ethnic Enrichment Festival for decades now, but this weekend is the first time there has been a booth for Palestine. The festival celebrates Kansas City’s rich cultural diversity through education,...
‘Premier League Mornings Live’ Fan Festival coming to Kansas City in September
KSHB - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Premier League fans in Kansas City will have a front row seat to the action in September when the “Premier League Mornings Live” Fan Festival comes to town. The Premier League, in collaboration with NBC Sports, announced Sunday...
OPINION: Trump’s war on education jeopardizes the future of America
The Sunflower - Kansas
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August 17, 2025
When I was a child, I looked at college thinking it was a place of knowledge, respect and prestige. Now, as a college student myself going into my third semester, I feel like nothing more than a target in President Donald Trump’s campaign for...