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Relations between the two countries have collapsed over the Ukraine war, with the U.S. slapping thousands of sanctions on Russia, and militarily, economically and diplomatically supporting Ukraine.

How do I stay safe now that the public health emergency is over? We answer questions on boosters, risks when flying — and the new JN.1 variant.

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Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden, who said his office is investigating fraud in the 2020 election without offering specifics or evidence, made requests to have law enforcement involved in upcoming elections, according to a memo written by the county's chief legal counsel.

The consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.

Sulhee Jessica Woo, author of a new cookbook, "Let's Make Some Lunch," shares healthy and fun meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.

February 28, 2016: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, or Ted Cruz? Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders? The Kansas presidential caucuses take place next week. On the next KPR Presents, we walk through the presidential caucus process with the leaders of the Kansas Republican and Democratic parties.

American Electric Power, an Ohio-based company, has agreed to a $4.6 billion settlement of a lawsuit over pollution controls at its power plants. The Justice Department says it's the biggest environmental enforcement settlement ever.

Brownback To Focus on Reading Proficiency in 2013TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Governor Sam Brownback says he has seen progress in three of the five goals he set for transforming Kansas, and the lack of significant movement in the ability of young students to read at grade level is his next challenge. The Republican governor is preparing to lay out an agenda for the 2013 legislative session that includes putting more focus and perhaps resources on fourth-grade reading.=====High School Student to Run for School BoardTECUMSEH, Kan. (AP) — An 18-year-old northeast Kansas high school student is hoping to be elected as a member of the school board in April after his history teacher told him he would be a good politician. KSNT reports Shawnee High School senior Chance Lammer is currently the only candidate running for a seat on the USD 450 school board.=====Wabaunsee County Town Rebuilds After 2012 TornadoHARVEYVILLE, Kan. (AP) — A small northeast Kansas town that was nearly destroyed by a tornado is well on the road to recovery, despite receiving little help from the federal government. The tornado last February 28th damaged half of the homes in Harveyville in Wabaunsee County, which has a population of about 240 people. The twister also killed one person.=====Five Arrested in Wichita Drug BustWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Five men have been arrested in Wichita for running what police call an elaborate drug ring that dealt in PCP, also known as "angel dust" or "wet." KAKE-TV reports the men, all from the West Coast, were arrested Thursday night after police acted on a tip.