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Embrace Love, Stop Violence Be the First to Comment! Last Updated: 8:34 AM 10/07/09 - YWCA's Week Without Violence is October 18-24, 2009. It includes a film screening, rally and self-defense class. (Full Story)
Call to Action to Help More Hispanic Children Last Updated: 7:56 PM 09/30/09 - BBBS of Topeka is issuing a challenge to the Latino community, as we head into the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month. (Full Story)
Spend A Day On The Greens, Help A Child With Cancer! Be the First to Comment! Last Updated: 9:11 AM 09/15/09 - Start the first weekend of autumn with a charity golf tournament. Funds raised by the 3rd Annual DMan Hero Foundation tournament help families with children diagnosed with cancer. (Full Story)
Topekans Honored with Mana de Topeka Latina Awards Last Updated: 11:34 PM 09/10/09 - A night of celebration caps off a year of accomplishment for the Mana de Topeka organization. Here's a list of who was honored with this year's "Latina Awards." (Full Story)
Ministry Group To Give Away Free Groceries Be the First to Comment! Last Updated: 4:01 AM 08/19/09 - On Saturday August 22nd at 11a.m., Randel Ministries, Inc. in partnership with Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene St , Topeka, will be distributing a semi-truckload of food to anyone who is need of food (no ID or proof of income required). (Full Story)
Charity Event For At-Risk Manhattan Youth Be the First to Comment! Last Updated: 9:05 AM 08/14/09 - K.O. Boxing will be holding their 2nd annual "Fight for Charity" children's benefit event on Saturday, August 29th at the National Guard Armory. Celebrity boxing bouts are planned. (Full Story)

KTOP Returns on the FM Side
KTOP-AM, a staple of the AM country music scene many years ago in Topeka, is now a hit as a sports talk station. But the call letters will be reunited with the country sound on Topeka's FM receivers.
Friends Help in a "Night for Brian"
Brian Younker is battling another round of medulloblastoma, a brain cancer. Here's how his sister and friends from Washburn Law School are helping Brian's cause tonight.
RoadRunners Join the Effort to "Live United"
The RoadRunners are off the ice this weekend, but return to game action on the 13th, in a game to help the United Way.
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K10 Wreck Seriously Injures Two Motorcyclists
Two people on a motorcycle were seriously injured when the Highway Patrol says a vehicle turned in front of them.
Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Deputies Set DUI Patrol
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Office will have a DUI / Saturation Patrol Friday night.

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Possible 2012 GOP Presidential Hopefuls In Iowa
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the keynote speaker Saturday at the Iowa GOP's annual leadership dinner in Des Moines.
Obama Takes Heat For Skipping Berlin Wall Anniversary
While the president had originally planned to be on hand for the event, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs confirmed earlier this week scheduling conflicts and preparation for his impending 10-day trip to Asia have instead caused Obama to stay in Washington.
Grandmother Of Baby Found In Box Says Mother Needs Help
Police think Chrystina Lynn Mercer gave Shannon Lee Dedrick to the sitter -- who is the baby's paternal aunt, Susan Baker -- and 10 hours later reported the girl missing.
Stolen 1965 Volkswagen Van Recovered After 35 Years
The 1965 Volkswagen van is in pristine condition, officials say.
Michael Jackson's Father Seeks Allowance From Estate
Joe Jackson lives apart from his wife, Katherine, a main beneficiary of Michael Jackson's will.
Catholic Bishops Involved In Health Care Negotiations, Sources Say
The health care reform debate is turning to the issue of abortion.

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UK Prime Minister Promises Commitment, Demands Reform In Afghanistan
In a major speech on Afghanistan, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Friday that Britain "cannot, must not, and will not walk away" from its mission there.
Interim Leader Announces Unity Government For Honduras
Interim Honduran President Roberto Micheletti installed himself as leader of a new unity government late Thursday, a move that drew condemnation from ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya.
Spanish Judge Considers Pirate Prisoner Swap
A Spanish judge would consider sending two Somali pirate suspects held in Madrid back to Africa, as demanded by pirates holding a Spanish fishing boat and its crew off the Somali coast, it was reported Friday.
2 Service Members Missing In Afghanistan
Two members of the NATO-led military force in Afghanistan have been missing since Wednesday, the force said Friday.
Spanish Judge Would Consider Sending 2 Pirate Suspects Back To Africa
A Spanish judge would consider sending two Somali pirate suspects held in Madrid back to Africa, as demanded by pirates holding a Spanish fishing boat and its crew off the Somali coast, CNN partner station CNN+ reported Friday.
Interim Leader Names Himself President Of Unity Government In Honduras
Interim Honduran President Roberto Micheletti installed himself as leader of a new unity government late Thursday, a move that drew condemnation from ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya.

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5A, 6A High School Football Scores
Scores from Friday Night's Kansas Prep Zone Action.
Lady Blues Sweep Away Bearcats
The ninth-ranked Washburn Lady Blues swept Southwest Baptist 3-0 (27-25, 25-14, 25-16) on Friday night at Lee Arena. The sweep was Washburn's 21st of the season.
#7 ESU Volleyball Upset By #22 Pittsburg State In Four
The #7 Emporia State volleyball team got a career high 25 kills from Brittney Miller in a 3-1 upset loss to #22 Pittsburg State on Friday in White Auditorium.
Royals Decline Options on Crisp, Olivo, Yabuta
The Kansas City Royals have declined 2010 options for outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and right-handed pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta.
Driving Plans For Sunflower Showdown
The parking lots to Bill Snyder Family Stadium will open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, and fans are encouraged to leave home early.
It's Official: Royals Trade Teahen To White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have acquired infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen in a trade from the Kansas City Royals for infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields. The White Sox also get cash considerations.

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Family Says Fort Hood Suspect Was Taunted For Being Muslim
Family members say Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was harrassed for his Muslim faith, but it's not known if that motivated him to open fire on fellow soldiers Thursday.
Riley County Murder Suspect Back In Kansas
Luis Aguirre has been transferred to the Riley County Jail from Austin, Texas. He is being held on a $2.5 million bond.
Inmate Indicted In 2003 Killing At Leavenworth
30-year old Michael White is charged with the murder of Michael McAnulty, who was killed Dec. 31, 2003.
Police Arrest Two In Prostitution Sting
Two women were arrested for soliciting undercover officers for prostitution at Topeka spas: Eva Spa and JJ Spa.
TPD Takes Aim At Underage Drinking
A TPD task force targeted underage drinking Halloween night.
Township Offers Reward For Cemetery Vandals
St. George Cemetery suffered $5,000 in vanadlism damage Halloween night.

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No More Farm Animals, Says Clooney After 'Men Who Stare at Goats' Role
It may seem stranger than fiction, but George Clooney's latest film, paranormal comedy "The Men Who Stare at Goats," was inspired by real events.
Singer Monica 'Still Standing' After Overcoming Tragedies
At first, R&B singer Monica wanted no part of reality television.
World Needs A Break From Foo Fighters, Says Front Man Grohl
A huge portrait of Dave Grohl hangs in the Control Room of the Foo Fighters' Studio 606. He's wearing a smoking jacket, holding a brandy snifter and looks very much like the Man of the Manor -- albeit one in need of a haircut.
Leno Would Return to "Tonight" if Asked
NBC already has buyer's remorse about moving the former "Tonight Show" host to prime time. Leno says if it's not working with Conan, he would consider the late night shift.
Def Jam Changed Music Business, Still A Power At 25
A recipe that includes a nondescript New York University dorm room, a heavyset Jewish kid from Long Island and a street-wise black guy from Queens seems like an unlikely one to cook up musical history.
Anna Nicole Smith Drug Case To Go To Trial
A judge ruled Friday there was probable cause to try Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend Howard K. Stern and two doctors for involvement in an alleged conspiracy to provide drugs to a known addict.

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Ft. Hood Reminder to Heal Soldiers' Bodies - and Minds
Survivor Samoa Episode 8 - Review of "All Hell Breaks Loose” – Blindside!
The tribes merge! After the merge Russell H. thought of himself as the king! One castaway can’t keep his mouth shut which gets him voted out!
e-Mail: The New Snail Mail?
Last Gasps of the Season
Final Four or Bust?
Would Jayhawks Bench Make The NCAA Tournament?

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Mexico Flexes Muscle Against Dangerous, Mysterious Drug Cartel
(CNN) -- Police say that the Mexican drug cartel known as La Familia Michoacana this summer killed 12 federal police officers, attacked several police stations, and plotted to drag a cabinet member's name in the mud.
Clinton Calls Aleged Volence, Rapes In Guinea ‘Criminality Of The Greatest Degree’
WASHINGTON (CNN) –Alleged violence by government troops in Guinea represents “criminality of the greatest degree,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday.
Homeless Find Hope In Working On TV Show
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (CNN) -- Just a few years ago, Ron Kenebrew was in prison. When he got out, he moved from Arizona to Minnesota, but he soon wound up homeless.
Suspects Arrested In Colombia Massacre Of Indigenous People
(CNN) — Three suspects have been arrested in the August slaying of 12 indigenous Awa people in southwestern Colombia, the military announced Tuesday.
Dalai Lama To Meet With Obama After His Trip To China
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will meet with the Dalai Lama after the president's trip to China, the State Department said Monday.
Honduras Repeals Emergency Decree
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) — Honduras’ de facto president said Monday he has lifted a controversial emergency decree that had limited some civil liberties.

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