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Wagers, contests, and collaborations between the City of Brotherly Love and the City of Fountains are blowing up the internet once again. Museums, zoos, restaurants, libraries, animal shelters, and more in Kansas City are all betting on the home team – and hoping for a “three-peat.” -
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The two bills heard Wednesday are among several filed that would delay, alter or roll back Proposition A’s changes passed by voters in November. -
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An ICE official said in court documents that people are subject to deportation if they don't say they want to challenge their removal within 12 hours after being notified about their rights.
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