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'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes
A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.
Control of Congress is up for grabs this fall. Georgia's senator feels the pressure
by Sam Gringlas
Democrats like Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock are under pressure. President Biden's approval numbers are low, his legislative agenda has stalled, and control of Congress is up for grabs this fall.
Federal trial will focus on whether race was a motive in Ahmaud Arbery's death
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department's federal civil rights case against the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery began this week. Here's a look at that trial and the civil rights agenda for Department of Justice in 2022.
To avert Russian invasion of Ukraine, France and Germany try to revive Minsk accords
by Michele Kelemen
France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia signed a peace accord several years ago that was never fully implemented. It may prove to be the off-ramp which will end the Ukraine crisis.
Pope Benedict XVI apologizes for handling of sexual abuse cases but denies wrongdoing
by Sylvia Poggioli
A report on sex abuse in the German Catholic Church faulted former Pope Benedict's handling of four cases. Benedict acknowledged the abuses under his watch but denied any wrongdoing.
Democrats roll back COVID restrictions in their states as omicron attitudes shift
by Mara Liasson
Several Democratic-led states are rolling back coronavirus restrictions in the face of public wariness as the omicron surge eases. Federal health officials advise those restrictions are still needed.
Black voters in Alabama say Supreme Court decision dilutes their voting power
by Debbie Elliott
African-American voters in Alabama say a Supreme Court decision dilutes their voting power. Republican leaders say race should not be the predominant factor for drawing congressional district lines.
Peloton to lay off almost 3,000 workers and replace CEO
by Alina Selyukh
Peloton has hit the skids. The pandemic breakout brand will lay off 2,800 workers and replace its co-founder CEO John Foley. The company has faced takeover rumors by Amazon, Nike or Apple.
'The Power of the Dog' receives the most Oscar nods
Movie box offices may not be booming yet, but that won't keep Hollywood from throwing itself a big party. Invitations went out Tuesday in the form of Oscar nominations.
Biden's top science adviser resigned following complaints about his work behavior
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden said he would fire anyone who was a jerk at work. But that's not what happened when his science adviser Eric Lander was found to have created a toxic workplace.