High winds caused significant damage and thousands of power outages, which left several smaller towns picking up the pieces Tuesday.
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Mayor Donald Clear signed an emergency proclamation at 2 p.m. Monday as crews work to repair damage across the city.
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Southbound U.S. 63 in Randolph County opens after a semitruck crash caused its closure Monday morning.
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A special program is bringing empty Kansas City storefronts back to life by placing entrepreneurs in prime downtown spaces to show off for an influx of international visitors. City leaders hope the program leads to long-term opportunities for small businesses and building owners.
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Democrats want enrollments paused and lawmakers to investigate, while Republicans say the state should fix the breach without disrupting the program
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Missouri schools will be required to outline prohibited antisemitic behavior in their codes of conduct.
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The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.
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The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.
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Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
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