Obama to address AFL-CIO annual picnic on Labor Day, introduce manufacturing adviserSeptember 7th, 2009 President speaks to union members on Labor DayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is working on Labor Day, speaking to union members in Ohio. He'll leave the White House Monday morning for the trip to Cincinnati.
The Kansas City Star orders one-week furloughs, pursuing voluntary buyoutsAugust 12th, 2009 Kansas City Star orders furloughs, buyoutsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Star is ordering one-week unpaid furloughs for most of its employees and offering voluntary buyouts as it continues to deal with falling revenues.
Boston Irish pub manager happy as a clam: wins chowder contest again, elected to Hall of FameJuly 6th, 2009 Irish pub happy as clam, wins Mass. chowder prizeBOSTON — The manager of an Irish pub in Boston is as happy as a clam.
Kansas City man found sleepwalking and urinating in apartment closet stabbedJune 25th, 2009 KC man urinating while sleepwalking stabbedKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A sleepwalking episode led to a stabbing.
'Person of interest' in Kansas City, Kan., quadruple homicide held in separate attackJune 24th, 2009 Suspect in Kan. homicides held on separate crimeKANSAS CITY, Kan.
3 adults, 1 toddler dead at Kansas City, Kan. home; police call case a homicide investigationJune 23rd, 2009 3 adults, 1 toddler found dead at Kansas homeKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Three adults and a toddler were found dead at a Kansas City, Kan.
Missouri man sentenced to 33 years for killing man in fight over tossed bottle of hot sauceJune 12th, 2009 Man gets 33 years for killing sparked by hot sauceKANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for killing a man during a melee that erupted when someone threw a bottle of hot sauce.
Art fairs around the MidwestJune 1st, 2009 Art fairs around the MidwestDES MOINES — Several art fairs and festivals are taking place around the Midwest this summer and into September. The Des Moines Art Festival takes place June 26-28, while ArtFest Midwest takes place in Des Moines June 27-28.
Group seeking recall of Kansas City mayor to learn Saturday whether effort was successfulMay 31st, 2009 KC mayor recall decision to come SaturdayKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An effort to recall Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser has fallen just short of the number of signatures needed.
400,000 visitors boogied less, ate less, spent less away from New Orleans Jazz FestMay 9th, 2009 Jazz Fest up; related business not so muchNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival — which gives music fans plenty to celebrate — did not offer the city's tourism industry as much to cheer about this year. Organizers say the event set a post-Hurricane Katrina attendance record of more than 400,000 for its two-week run.
Police say underage drinking arrest at block party near Kent St. sparked weekend riot, arrestsApril 27th, 2009 Drinking arrest sparked weekend Kent St. riotKENT, Ohio — Police say a weekend brawl and riot near Kent State University in Ohio started with the arrest of a female for underage drinking.
Erykah Badu, brass bands highlight second day of Jazz Fest in New OrleansApril 26th, 2009 Badu, brass bands get Jazz Fest thousands on feetNEW ORLEANS — Thousands gathered under blue skies Saturday to hear the music of neo-soul artist Erykah Badu, who took the stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival burning a stick of incense and wearing a lavender kimono. "My eyes are green," she cooed to the crowd, which responded with claps and cheers.
Thousands dance, clap to Big Sam's Funky Nation at Jazz Fest in New OrleansApril 25th, 2009 Brass band gets Jazz Fest thousands on feetNEW ORLEANS — Big Sam's Funky Nation, one of New Orleans' most energetic brass bands, had a crowd of thousands on its feet at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday, the second day of the outdoor music fest. Fans danced and clapped to the music under a sunny sky.
Thousands dance, clap to Big Sam's Funky Nation at Jazz, Heritage Festival in New OrleansApril 25th, 2009 Brass band gets NO Jazz Fest thousands on feetNEW ORLEANS — Big Sam's Funky Nation, one of New Orleans' most energetic brass bands, had a crowd of thousands on its feet at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday, the second day of the outdoor music fest. Fans danced and clapped to the music under a sunny sky.
Wynton Marsalis, Irma Thomas, Henry Butler to play opening day of New Orleans' Jazz Fest 2009April 24th, 2009 Wynton Marsalis opens Jazz Fest in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — It's opening day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and trumpeter-composer Wynton Marsalis is set to take the stage. The New Orleans native was expected to play Friday afternoon with the Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York-based orchestra for which he serves as musical director.
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