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At least 24 killed as tornado shreds Joplin

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:51 +0000

A devastating tornado Sunday flattened large areas of Joplin — perhaps most of the southwest Missouri city — leaving behind at least 24 people dead. “I would say 75 percent of the town is virtually gone,” Kathy Dennis of the American Red Cross told CNN.

Share your stories of the Hyatt tragedy

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:50 +0000

The Kansas City Star is producing a book and a special Web presentation this summer to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the skywalks’ collapse at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on July 17, 1981. Proceeds from the book will benefit efforts to build a permanent memorial to the victims of the collapse. We would like to interview people who were there that night. We also would like to gather pictures of the 114 people who died. If you can help, please contact us by e-mail at skywalk@kcstar.com or click the headline above.

Childhood hunger affects thousands in KC area

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:50 +0000

In the six-county metro area, an estimated 100,000 children live in homes where cupboards too often are bare, where the parents may not know where the next meal is coming from. And it’s worse here than in most parts of the country.

Evidence points to mob associate’s involvement in Jordan killing

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:50 +0000

He was known on the street as “Cokey Joe,” “Crazy Joe,” or “Shotgun Joe,” a low-profile mob associate who ran Joe’s Liquors at 19th and Vine. But new evidence points to Joe Centimano as an important link in the 40-year-old murder of black political leader Leon Jordan.

House by house, ‘dog lady’ brings creatures comfort

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:49 +0000

Kate Quigley — known widely as “the dog lady” and “Miss Kate” — works six days a week, driving into high-poverty neighborhoods to look for animal abuse and neglect. Knocking on doors, talking to owners, leaving supplies.

Dr. Dre Gives Rick Ross A Nice Watch

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:41 +0000

That Dr. Dre sure is a nice guy. While at Rick Ross’ birthday party in Miami this past weekend, the Doc gave Rozay a $100,000 Hublot watch. Maybe next year, he’ll get a beat instead.

2 Chainz On MTV RapFix Live

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:41 +0000

In progress.

New Music: Mac Miller x Cam’Ron “Dig That”

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:36 +0000

Mac reaches into his stash and pulls out one of the tracks he recently recorded with Killa. Can you dig it? We sure can. Big Jerm on the beat.

Jeezy Announces Hustlerz Ambiton Tour

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:35 +0000

Jeezy will be on the road again next month. And today, he announced his Hustlerz Ambiton Tour. His journey begins in the DMV on March 3. See when the snow arrives in your area below.

March 3 Washington DC Fillmore

March 4 New York, NY Irving Plaza

March 5 Boston, MA House of Blues

March 6 Hartford, CT The Dome

March 8 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts

March 9 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s

March 10 Detroit, MI Fillmore

March 11 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

March 12 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room

March 13 Chicago, IL (TBA)

March 20 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

March 21 San Diego, CA House of Blues

March 22 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

March 24 San Francisco, CA (TBA)

March 27 Seattle, WA Neptune

March 28 Vancouver, B.C. Gossip Nightclub

March 29 Edmonton, Alb. Edmonton Events Centre

March 30 Calgary, Alb. Flames Central

March 31 Saskatoon, Sask. The Odeon Theatre

April 1 Winnipeg, Man. The Pantages Theatre

April 5 Toronto, Ont. Sound Academy

April 6 Montreal, Que. Olympia Theatre

T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (Finale)

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:35 +0000

The Kang and his queen end the first season of their VH1 reality show by teaching their children the values of giving back during the holidays. Giving is greater than receiving indeed. Glad it all worked out.

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