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KANSAS
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US–Boeing Machinists Contract
Boeing’s fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offer
SUMMARY: Boeing expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. It included a 20% increase in wages over four years. The contract was expiring just before midnight Sunday, but the union says it’s allowing a weeklong cooling off period before a strike. Boeing says the contract offer was the richest it has ever made to St. Louis-area workers. But the union says it fell short of meeting the needs of the employees.
WORDS: 349 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 4:23 p.m. CDT
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US–Kansas City-Deputy Killed
A deputy has died after being shot during a domestic disturbance call in Kansas City, Kansas
SUMMARY: Authorities in Kansas City, Kansas, say a sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot multiple times while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports that 34-year-old Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming and a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer were approaching a home Saturday afternoon when a 38-year-old man inside opened fire. The KBI said a woman living there called law enforcement. She said she felt unsafe and wanted to move out and the man threatened friends with a firearm when they tried to help her. Ming died after being taken to a hospital. The man surrendered after about an hour, the KBI said.
WORDS: 226 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 12:59 p.m. CDT
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US–Store Roof Collapses-Death
A 68-year-old man dies when part of a Family Dollar store’s roof collapses in Kansas City
SUMMARY: Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, say that a 68-year-old man has died and a 50-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when part of the roof and front facade of a Family Dollar store collapsed. The Kansas City Fire Department said that the partial collapse occurred about 2:45 p.m. Sunday. According to local television news reports, two other people also were injured outside the building but were treated at the scene and refused further medical care. Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Hopkins says the man who died may have been walking by the building at the time. The woman who was seriously injured remained hospitalized.
WORDS: 173 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 7:10 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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US–Pilot Arrested-San Francisco Airport
Pilot arrested on child sex abuse material charges after landing at San Francisco airport
SUMMARY: Homeland Security officials have arrested a pilot at San Francisco International Airport on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Federal authorities confirmed the arrest on Monday. Passengers on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco reported seeing agents board the plane and enter the cockpit soon after landing on Saturday. A Department of Homeland Security official confirmed the arrest in an email. Further details about the case are not immediately available. Delta has not yet commented on the situation.
WORDS: 116 – MOVED: 07/28/2025 10:46 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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US–Boeing Machinists Contract
Boeing’s fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offer
SUMMARY: Boeing expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. It included a 20% increase in wages over four years. The contract was expiring just before midnight Sunday, but the union says it’s allowing a weeklong cooling off period before a strike. Boeing says the contract offer was the richest it has ever made to St. Louis-area workers. But the union says it fell short of meeting the needs of the employees.
WORDS: 349 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 4:23 p.m. CDT
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US–Store Roof Collapses-Death
A 68-year-old man dies when part of a Family Dollar store’s roof collapses in Kansas City
SUMMARY: Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, say that a 68-year-old man has died and a 50-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when part of the roof and front facade of a Family Dollar store collapsed. The Kansas City Fire Department said that the partial collapse occurred about 2:45 p.m. Sunday. According to local television news reports, two other people also were injured outside the building but were treated at the scene and refused further medical care. Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Hopkins says the man who died may have been walking by the building at the time. The woman who was seriously injured remained hospitalized.
WORDS: 173 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 7:10 p.m. CDT
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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US–NCAA-Eligibility Lawsuits
Football season looms with no clear guidance in athlete battles to win more eligibility from NCAA
SUMMARY: The wave of lawsuits from college athletes seeking another season of eligibility seems to be slowing down. With fall football practice starting this week, players hoping for a judge’s approval to play may be left waiting. Legal expert Sam Ehrlich says it’s likely too late for athletes to file cases and get relief. Judges have provided inconsistent rulings, and the issue might end up in a higher court. Some athletes, like Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, have won their cases. Others remain in limbo. The NCAA wants limited liability protection from Congress to address these eligibility lawsuits.
WORDS: 901 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 11:20 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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BBO–Guardians-Royals
Cameron escapes bases-loaded jam in first, Garcia homers to lead Royals to 4-1 win over Guardians
SUMMARY: Noah Cameron led the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and pitched five innings of three-hit ball. Maikel Garcia homered for the second time in three games, finishing with two RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino and Luke Maile also drove in runs. The Kansas City bullpen allowed only Gabriel Arias’ homer amid three hits over the final four innings. Joey Cantillo lasted only four innings for Cleveland, allowing three runs and three hits and four walks.
WORDS: 350 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 3:36 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Royals-Lugo
Seth Lugo signs 2-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed with Kansas City Royals
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals have signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed. This move signals their intent to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of the trade deadline. The 35-year-old Lugo is in the second year of a two-year, $20 million deal. He will now make $20 million each in 2026 and the following season. The extension includes a vesting option for 2028. Rumors had surfaced of contenders interested in trading for Lugo, but the Royals have shown commitment to him as a key part of their future.
WORDS: 358 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 9:26 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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BBO–Twins-Buxton
Twins All-Star Byron Buxton is day-to-day with rib cartilage irritation
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Twins say All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton is day-to-day with cartilage irritation in his rib cage. Buxton was pulled from Saturday’s game against Washington after he experienced discomfort in his side while running. An MRI performed on Sunday confirmed the diagnosis of irritated cartilage. Manager Rocco Baldelli says of the MRI, “It’s a good outcome.” The 31-year-old Buxton is hitting .282 with 23 home runs and an OPS of .905.
WORDS: 116 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 4:30 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Nationals-Twins
CJ Abrams hits a leadoff homer and steals 3 bases as the Nationals beat the Twins 7-2
SUMMARY: CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, stole three bases and scored three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2. Nationals starter Jake Irvin, a Twin Cities native pitching at Target Field for the first time, gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. Josh Bell went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Matt Wallner homered and Harrison Bader had two hits for Minnesota, which has lost six of nine since the All-Star break. Washington broke it open with four runs in the fifth off Travis Adams, keyed by Alex Call’s two-run single.
WORDS: 333 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 3:53 p.m. CDT
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GLF–3M Open
Kurt Kitayama wins 3M Open, beating Sam Stevens by 1 for his 2nd PGA Tour victory
SUMMARY: Kurt Kitayama has his second PGA Tour victory. He won the 3M Open in Minnesota on Sunday, closing with a 65 for a total of 23-under 261 to beat Sam Stevens by one stroke. Kitayama shot a career-best 60 on Saturday to move within one shot of the co-leaders. He birdied six of the first eight holes on Sunday for a comfortable lead and withstood a bogey on the 17th hole. He two-putted for par on 18 to secure his win with Stevens finished. Kitayama moved to 53rd in the FedEx Cup standings, safely in position to make the playoffs.
WORDS: 637 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 5:43 p.m. CDT
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BKL–Dream-Lynx
Dream end Lynx’s 14-game home winning streak with 90-86 win, Griner scores season-high 22
SUMMARY: Brittney Griner scored a season-high 22 points and the hot-shooting Atlanta Dream handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss in 15 home games this season 90-86. The Lynx trailed 83-70 with three minutes to go but pulled within three on Napheesa Collier’s basket with 11.3 seconds left. Jordin Canada’s free throw at 7 seconds iced it. Atlanta made its first six shots of the fourth quarter before a block by Collier and then made three more in a row. Collier scored 32 points to lead the Lynx. The Lynx franchise-record home winning streak was the fourth-longest to start a season in WNBA history.
WORDS: 268 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 8:50 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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BBO–Guardians-Royals
Cameron escapes bases-loaded jam in first, Garcia homers to lead Royals to 4-1 win over Guardians
SUMMARY: Noah Cameron led the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and pitched five innings of three-hit ball. Maikel Garcia homered for the second time in three games, finishing with two RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino and Luke Maile also drove in runs. The Kansas City bullpen allowed only Gabriel Arias’ homer amid three hits over the final four innings. Joey Cantillo lasted only four innings for Cleveland, allowing three runs and three hits and four walks.
WORDS: 350 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 3:36 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Padres-Cardinals
Manny Machado has 4 hits, 2 doubles as Padres beat Cardinals 9-2
SUMMARY: Manny Machado went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs one day after twice being hit by pitches, and the San Diego Padres breezed to a 9-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals to split a four-game series. Fernando Tatis Jr. led off with a walk from Michael McGreevy and advanced to third on a single by Luis Arraez. Machado doubled in Tatis and Arraez scored on a throwing error by center fielder Victor Scott II for a 2-0 lead three batters into the game. Machado added a two-run double to cap four-run fourth for a 7-0 lead.
WORDS: 337 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 4:23 p.m. CDT
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BBO–Royals-Lugo
Seth Lugo signs 2-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed with Kansas City Royals
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals have signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed. This move signals their intent to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of the trade deadline. The 35-year-old Lugo is in the second year of a two-year, $20 million deal. He will now make $20 million each in 2026 and the following season. The extension includes a vesting option for 2028. Rumors had surfaced of contenders interested in trading for Lugo, but the Royals have shown commitment to him as a key part of their future.
WORDS: 358 – MOVED: 07/27/2025 9:26 p.m. CDT
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