Kansas City

It was a rough start for this young Palestinian, who moved to Missouri at age 13. Once on his feet, though, he helped other newcomers get by.It was a rough start for this young Palestinian, who moved to Missouri at age 13. Once on his feet, though, he helped other newcomers get by.

Three people are dead in a Kansas City suburb after a man with deep ties to neo-Nazi groups opened fire outside a Jewish community center and retirement home. Several other people were injured.Three people are dead in a Kansas City suburb after a man with deep ties to neo-Nazi groups opened fire outside a Jewish community center and retirement home. Several other people were injured.

Micronesians have come to the United States in larger numbers since 1986. Most settle in nearby Pacific islands, like Guam or Hawaii. But a few come a little farther. To Missouri, for example, where a large Micronesian population has grown up.

Austin, Texas, this week became second U.S. community to be chosen to receive Google Fiber. In Austin, people are excited about the potential for innovation and to bridge the digital access divide. But an academic in Kansas City, where Google Fiber started, says their experience has been different.

Paul Rudd is starring in a new Broadway production that’s more serious than his usual roles, which include the upcoming film This is 40. Rudd, though, says he’s not looking to put his career on a certain path — he’s taking good roles as they come.