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Children in pink and maroon jackets applaud in their classroom

A year of pandemic schooling highlights education gaps for English-language learners

Remote learning has been especially hard on students for whom English is a second language. Educators are now trying to support them and their families.

A year of pandemic schooling highlights education gaps for English-language learners
Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas, center, walks among protesters Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo., during a unity march to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.

Federal agents could drive 'even further divisions in our city and our country,' says Kansas City mayor

Federal agents could drive 'even further divisions in our city and our country,' says Kansas City mayor
South Korean super fan gets ready for the World Series

Royals faithful demand their South Korean superfan back for the World Series

Royals faithful demand their South Korean superfan back for the World Series
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When this Palestinian man first came to the US, the bus rides were tough but 'The Patriot' gave him hope

When this Palestinian man first came to the US, the bus rides were tough but 'The Patriot' gave him hope
An Overland Park, Kansas, police officer guards the entrance to the scene of a shooting at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas April 13, 2014. Three people were killed in shootings at Jewish centers in Kansas on Sun

The killings at a Jewish community center in Kansas show the white supremacist side of America

The killings at a Jewish community center in Kansas show the white supremacist side of America

Kansas City's Fado Novato Dares to Dig Into Rich Tradition of Portuguese Fado

Kansas City's Fado Novato Dares to Dig Into Rich Tradition of Portuguese Fado

Far from Pacific home, Micronesians making Missouri home

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.

Far from Pacific home, Micronesians making Missouri home

Far From the Pacific, Micronesians Increasingly Call Missouri Home

Reporter Anna Boiko-Weyrauch has the story of how Micronesians came to Missouri, and how their journey sharply contrasts with the legal struggles faced by other immigrants.

Far From the Pacific, Micronesians Increasingly Call Missouri Home

Jackie Robinson, and the End of Negro League Baseball

Jackie Robinson, and the End of Negro League Baseball

Austin prepares to welcome second installation of Google's Fiber project

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.

Austin prepares to welcome second installation of Google's Fiber project

Paul Rudd takes dramatic turn with new Broadway role

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.

Paul Rudd takes dramatic turn with new Broadway role

Eco Elvis

The King is alive and recycled in Kansas City, Missouri. A dozen of Elvis’ most famous songs are re-tooled to raise environmental awareness.

Eco Elvis

Reports raise more questions about when Romney severed ties with Bain Capital

Mitt Romney says he left Bain Capital in 1999. The Obama administration blames him for job losses at Bain affiliates through 2002. This week, Obama's claims got a little more credence.

Reports raise more questions about when Romney severed ties with Bain Capital

Risk Assessment Model Helps Predict Domestic Violence Homicide

Risk Assessment Model Helps Predict Domestic Violence Homicide

Racial migration, desegregation underway in America

New data from the 2010 U.S. Census shows that America's Blacks are leaving the cities in northern areas and moving back to the Sun Belt, often to cities their parents and grandparents fled decades ago. Plus, more minorities are moving into suburbs, desegregating historically white areas.

Racial migration, desegregation underway in America