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Voices: This is how much abortion will actually affect the midterm election results

Polling is mixed on whether Americans are changing their votes after the overturn of Roe v Wade. It’s worth looking at the numbers closely to parse out what’s really happening

The Independent UK

Kansas ex-undersheriff not guilty in fatal beanbag shooting

A former Kansas undersheriff has been found not guilty in the death of a man he shot with a defective beanbag round

The Independent UK

Kelly and Schmidt remain in dead heat in race for Kansas governor, new poll says

A week before Election Day, Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt remain essentially tied in the race for governor, according to a new poll released Wednesday.

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US Woman who Led ISIS Battalion Gets 20 Years in Prison

An American woman who joined ISIS in Syria, leading an all-female military battalion, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a US court Tuesday. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, who grew up on a farm in Kansas, was given the maximum possible sentence by US District Judge Leonie Brinkema after pleading…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US woman sentenced to 20 years for leading all-female ISIL unit

US prosecutors describe Allison Fluke-Ekren, a Kansas mother and former teacher, as the ’empress of ISIS’.

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Kansas mom gets 20 years for leading Islamic State battalion

A Kansas native who led an all-female Islamic State battalion when she lived in Syria has been sentenced to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK

Kansas teacher who led all-female Isis brigade is sentenced to 20 years

‘She carved a path of terror, plunging her own children into unfathomable depths of cruelty,’ US Attorney says

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17-year-old fatally shot, 7 wounded at Halloween party in Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Kansas, police said they’re seeking information about multiple shooters after seven people were shot — one fatally — at a Halloween party attended by 70-100 high school students Monday night.

Tribune News Service

The future of abortion care is on the ballot in these five states

Americans will vote in a historic sweep of reproductive healthcare referendums after the Supreme Court revoked the constitutional right to care, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Why is a Democratic group helping the Libertarian in this tight Congressional race?

Steve Hohe, the Libertarian candidate running for Congress in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District, is getting campaign help from an unlikely source — a Democratic voting rights advocacy group.

Tribune News Service

Texts to Kansas voters rile Democrats, top election official

The top elections official in Kansas is warning voters that text messages could provide incorrect information about where to vote

The Independent UK

Ground search of Native American site in Kansas delayed

A plan to search for unmarked graves at a former Native American boarding in Kansas is on hold

The Independent UK

Kentucky voters will decide an abortion-related constitutional amendment on November 8

On November 8, Kentucky voters will decide on two statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot. Amendment 2, if approved, would amend the Kentucky State Constitution to say that nothing in the constitution creates a right to abortion or requires government funding for abortion. These types of amendments are designed to…

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US Woman Who Led Female ISIS Battalion in Syria Faces up to 20 Years in Prison

An American woman who grew up on a farm in Kansas and joined ISIS in Syria, where she led an all-female military battalion, is to be sentenced Tuesday for providing support to a foreign terrorist group. Allison Fluke-Ekren, 42, faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to…

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5 key takeaways from Kansas State’s dominant 48-0 victory over Oklahoma State

MANHATTAN, Kansas — Kansas State looked nothing like a team that was missing some of its best players during a 48-0 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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Man prosecuted for death threat against Kansas Rep. LaTurner

A northeastern Kansas man is facing a felony charge of threating to kill one of the state’s congressmen

The Independent UK

Abortion foes seek ouster of 5 Kansas Supreme Court justices

The most influential anti-abortion group in Kansas politics is urging voters in mailers to remove five of the seven justices on the state Supreme Court

Daily Mirror

Horrific abuse at hands of ISIS leader detailed by US family after brainwashing hundreds

The Kansas native moved to Egypt in 2008 before settling in Syria with her husband who was in a leadership position in the Islamic State

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Man on run from police bursts into flames after being shot with stun gun during arrest

A petrol canister in the backpack of the suspect was ignited when the stun gun hit. As the burning man rolled around on the ground shouting 'help me' officers ran to get a fire extinguisher

Tribune News Service

‘Huge invasion of privacy’: Teachers in Kansas district denounce adding cameras in every classroom

Some Kansas City, Kansas, teachers on Tuesday told the school board they oppose a proposal to add cameras in classrooms districtwide, worried about privacy and being constantly under surveillance in a heightened political environment.

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Editorial: Laura Kelly deserves a second term as Kansas governor

In 2018, we said Laura Kelly was the clear choice for Kansas governor, pointing out her “practical yet determined plan” to repair the fiscal damage of her predecessors.

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Young women turned out for abortion rights in Kansas. Will they be a force in November?

The weekend after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids spoke to a gathering of volunteers prepared to knock on doors ahead of Kansas’ August vote on abortion rights.

Daily Mirror

Davante Adams takes no chances when leaving the field after Kansas City Chiefs drama

Wide receiver Davante Adams made sure no one was in his path on Sunday after shoving a cameraman in his last outing, which led to him being charged with misdemeanour assault

The Independent UK

Family details horrific abuse at hands of female ISIS leader

Family members of a Kansas native convicted of leading an all-female Islamic State group battalion say they suffered years of horrific abuse at her hands well before she ever became a terrorist

The Independent UK

Kansas undersheriff faces trial in fatal beanbag shooting

A rural Kansas undersheriff who shot and killed an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round faces trial in Kansas City, Kansas

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