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This Story Of A Famous Photograph, Taken At The End Of A Horrific Year, Starts And Ends In Kansas
Fifty-two years ago today, Apollo 8 splashed down in the Pacific after taking humanity’s first swing around the moon.

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Fifty-two years ago today, Apollo 8 splashed down in the Pacific after taking humanity’s first swing around the moon.

Poverty in Kansas might look different from how it appears in other states.
To say that 2020 has been an eventful year in the nation’s capital is an understatement.
State investing $3M to boost audio, visual access to House and Senate.
We knew Kansans would have opinions.
J.T. Burnley says he owes everything to Saint Francis Ministries.
Feedback from medical care providers through a new regional reporting system provides insight into the severity of stress on hospitals.
Attorney General Schmidt waves aside question of gubernatorial run.
The distinction between normative and legal rules is relevant today as we struggle with COVID-19, a divided society and widespread mistrust.
The ordinance says city officials aren’t obligated to use any funds or resources to help federal immigration agencies.
Robert Smith, known as Father Bobby, released a statement in which he lamented the “inaccurate and uniformed reporting.”
This piece of positive news comes as a result of the virus’ effective reproductive rate dropping below one point.
I still wish joy to those who can find it in these darkest days of the year. And this year I wish comfort to some people in particular.
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts administered stern advice as he received his shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Aaron Coleman’s behavior continues to be so bad that, this week, several incoming legislators have called on him to resign.
Sen. Roberts appeals for better days ahead: Ad astra per aspera.
Isaac Cates was on a Christmas tour around Switzerland in 2014 and needed some music to sell.
Social media puts megaphone to legal claims otherwise worth a whisper.
A deal on a coronavirus relief package finally emerged on Sunday night, after members of Congress resolved a days-long impasse.
Rep.-elect Coleman won KCK seat, promptly called for hit on governor.