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  • Radioactive nanoparticles that target cancer cells developed

    Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a way to create radioactive nanoparticles that target lymphoma tumor cells wherever they may be in the body. Cancers of all types become most deadly when they metastasize and spread tumors throughout the body. Once cancer has reached this stage, it becomes very difficult for doctors to locate and treat the numerous tumors that can ...

  • Autopsy in KC Babys death is homicide

    LEXINGTON, Mo. - Authorities in Lafayette County, Mo., say the death of a 10-week-old child has been ruled a homicide. The unidentified infant died May 20 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., according to a statement from the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. Deputies with the sheriff's office were called to an unspecified address on Linn Road in southwestern ...

  • Aliens androids coming to Union Station

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A new exhibit coming to Union Station's Science Center is out of this world - literally. "Alien Worlds and Androids" is set to open Friday, May 24. The 5,000 square-foot interactive traveling exhibition features scientific and educational content from Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA. "We are excited to be the host site for the world premiere of an ...

  • Victim IDs released in Oklahoma tornado

    MOORE, Okla. - The identities of Monday's Moore tornado victims are being released as family notifications continue. Twenty-four people were killed in the EF-5 tornado that ripped through Moore and Oklahoma City just after 3 p.m., hitting two schools head on and destroying hundreds of homes. Ten children are among the dead. The first victim's name was released Tuesday by the father of ...

  • Basements scarce in tornado-prone Okla. city

    It's one of the most familiar pieces of advice from authorities to people in the path of a tornado: Get into your basement. Yet few homes in the Oklahoma City area have them -- even though that state is hit by far more powerful tornadoes than most ...


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Chasing Amy [DVD]

Chasing Amy [DVD]

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  • Authorities investigate death of 10-week-old baby

    "An autopsy preformed by the Jackson County Medical Examiner on May 21, indicated that the infant suffered numerous broken bones, including a skull fracture, contusions, and brain damage. The medical examiner determined the death to be a homicide," according to a news release from the sheriff's ...

  • Take two Clearwire board backs Sprints new offer

    Clearwire Corp.s board and special merger committee are asking shareholders to back Sprint Nextel Corp.s offer again. On Wednesday, Clearwire (Nasdaq: CLWR) said both groups supported Sprints new offer to acquire Clearwire. Sprint is majority owner of Clearwire, holding just more than 50 percent of its stock. Soon before Clearwire shareholders were set to vote Tuesday on Sprints prior offer of ...

  • Missouri gets C- for state of its bridges dams and other infrastructure

    ST. LOUIS o Missouri earned subpar grades for the condition of its primary roadways, energy-transmission systems and airports, according ...

  • Lead Bank offering free business advice

    It's hard running a business, and if you need some advice on how to improve, Lead Bank is offering a way to get it. Lead Bank will host a resource fair for local entrepreneurs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 30, in its branch office at 9019 S. Missouri Highway 7 in Lee's Summit. The event is free and open to local entrepreneurs and businesses of all ages, whether startup or established. ...

  • Small jump in holiday drivers this year

    NEW YORK (AP) - It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways. During Thursday and Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA. That's a small increase from last year but still well short of the record 37.3 million people who drove during the holiday in 2005. ...

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