Topic: Kansas City Star

Obama's budget offends just about everybody. Is that compromise?

President Obama will unveil his federal budget proposal this coming week. Based on leaked details, the plan already is getting hammered by his own liberal base as well as by Republicans.

Kansas braces (again) as blizzard roars across Texas Panhandle

Less than a week after a historic blizzard, Kansas is bracing for another. The storm, which brought strong winds to the Texas Panhandle, could leave more than a foot of snow.

Search continues for Kansas City restaurant worker after massive blast

A downtown restaurant was leveled following a gas explosion Tuesday night. Rescue crews are on the scene, trying to find one person unaccounted for.

Social media: Parents unconcerned by Facebook, Twitter

A new survey says 83 percent of parents believe social media benefits kids more than it harms them.

Ernest Hemingway: 10 quotes on his birthday

Here are 10 quotes from American journalist and novelist Ernest Hemingway to commemorate the date of his birth on July 21, 1899. 

Kansas teen won't apologize for her tweet about Gov. Sam Brownback

A Kansas teen, Emma Sullivan, is now the center of a free speech debate after tweeting a criticism of Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. 

Will Missouri 'Facebook Law' spook teachers away from social media?

Some say Missouri's new 'Facebook Law' blocks useful student-teacher communication. Others call it a new gloss on an old rule: Teachers shouldn't be too chummy with students.

Arizona limits abortions: how national battle is being fought in states

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer this week signed legislation outlawing abortions performed on the basis of race or gender. Kansas and Ohio are among other states considering abortion restrictions.

IHOP sues IHOP for trademark infringement

IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, is suing IHOP, the International House of Prayer, for trademark infringement.

Is an athletics director worth $85,000 a week? Kansas Jayhawks think so.

Usually it's the coaches who attract the big money. But the Kansas Jayhawks spent $4.4 million on athletic director Lew Perkins last year.

Is Sarah Palin right? Did feminist groups overthrow the Tebow ad attack?

Sarah Palin defended the Tim Tebow ad against abortion. Feminist groups objected to it, but attacking an ad that tells the story of a woman’s decision not to have an abortion could backfire.

Brett Favre: Hero or villain?

Brett Favre's crucial interception in Sunday's NFC championship game ended a season in which the Minnesota Vikings quarterback has been both lauded and loathed.

Government's swine flu response: a factor in health reform?

Delays in swine flu vaccines may lead to less confidence in government's ability to manage any big expansion of new duties under health reform legislation. Some defend US swine-flu response.

Jimmy Carter: Racism behind Joe Wilson outburst

Cheney shrugs off CIA-torture investigation

The former vice president called US Attorney General Eric Holder's probe on detainee treatment a "political act" and said "it will depend on the circumstances" whether he would cooperate if asked.

Tom Ridge kisses and tells on Bush's 'terror levels'

White House offers comedy advice to Wanda Sykes