Accused 'Jihad Jane' denies terror plot in court - KansasCity.com

Authorities say she wanted to kill a Swedish artist who had offended Muslims.

Authorities say she grew acquainted online with violent co-conspirators from around the world. They say she posted a YouTube video in 2008 saying she was " desperate to do ...

Though her boyfriend, Kurt Gorman, did not consider her religious, and she apparently never joined a mosque, LaRose had by 2008 declared herself "desperate" to help suffering Muslims in the YouTube video. ...
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'Sins of a Solar Empire' feels complete with 'Trinity ...

The diplomacy menu in earlier versions of the game was a simple affair, with a basic indication of a faction’s opinion of the player and a window for any missions they wanted the player to undertake. Now it contains a display that lets players track their relationships between all players at a glance useful for deciding whom to attack or aid, and who might offer help or send a fleet to invade.

With the right research, players can select a task (such as ...
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Bottom line: 'She's Out of My League' star says 'no' to no-pants ...

Co-star Nate Torrence didn't have the luxury of a double in the scene, which features his character, Devon, helping Baruchel's character, Kirk, with his pre-date manscaping. The Second City alum, whom you may remember from the Capital ...
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Recent cases show challenge of US terrorists - KansasCity.com

In a June 2008 YouTube video, the blond-haired, green-eyed Muslim convert said she was "desperate to do something somehow to help" ease the suffering of Muslims, federal prosecutors allege. ... Tthe North Carolina man named as the ringleader of an aspiring terrorism group sold most of the weapons he purchased and wanted to make sure his children were familiar with guns, one of the sons told federal agents in a report released Tuesday Aug. 24, 2009. ...
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Web site chronicles making of Olathe documentaries - KansasCity.com

“We wanted a place to keep the community up to speed about the project and to share the discoveries we are making while researching Olathe history,” said Gregory Sheffer, series producer and director. ...

The historical society and Inversion have an informal agreement with public television station KCPT to show the documentaries as a series, similar to the “Kansas City Crossroads” series that documents history in Kansas City, Mo. ...
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Chiefs agree to terms with Lilja | Red Zone

The Colts released him (they wanted to sign him) but he then failed a physical.. He has knee issues and is undersized, the Colts didn't want an injured guy with issues... Google it it's the truth.. login or register to post comments ... Chiefs Extra Newsletter. You can sign up for our The Star's weekly Chiefs Extra newsletter through your kansascity.com account. To begin receiving the newsletter, click here to log in to your account, then click on "Edit Account." ...
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The day in camp - KansasCity.com

“They said I was making more (high-)quality pitches out of the stretch, so they wanted me to pitch from the stretch.”

Did he agree with the change?

“I’m not the coach,” Davies said. .... Charlie Neibergall. This is a 2010 photo of Robinson Tejeda of the Kansas City Royals baseball team. This image reflects the Kansas City Royals active roster as of Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ...
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Defense does the job for South girls - KansasCity.com

The first few minutes looked bleak for Olathe South's girls Saturday in the Kansas 6A final against Wichita Heights. It took 43 seconds for senior Kelsey Balcom to pick up her first foul. A mere 2:33 into the first quarter, seven personal ... “We gave them maybe too much credit the first half for their athleticism and wanted to back off and contain, but that made for some easy passes to the post.”

During the second half, South’s guards — ...
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School principal's kidney donation teaches compassion and the ...

He wanted an update on her husband, Kerrin Burke, and his struggle with kidney disease.

“I just nonchalantly asked, ‘How’s Kerrin doing?’ ” Stevenson said.

The truth was that his health was .... The Kansas City Star. “I've tried to live my life as an example,” said Madison. GARVEY SCOTT/The Kansas City Sta. “I've tried to live my life as an example,” said Madison Place Elementary School principal Gary Stevenson (left), ...
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Ohio executes inmate who killed neighbor in 1994 - KansasCity.com

Reynolds had few family visits while in prison, and his parents wanted nothing to do with his request for clemency last summer.

Reynolds' childhood was marred by alcohol abuse, according to prison records. He graduated from high school and ... 11, 1994, this time wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a wooden tent pole, which he used to beat Foster when she reached for a phone and tried to call for help, prosecutors said. Then he strangled her and removed her ...
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