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Here's a look at area headlines from the Associated Press, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

The woman who believes she inspired a stalker in the hit TV show Baby Reindeer sued Netflix over the summer. The case is still pending.

(Image credit: NALA Films via facebook.com)KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Actors Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle and Jason Sudeikis are playing cards in Kansas City for a good cause. They'll be attending this weekend's 4th Annual Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tournament and Party to benefit the Cancer Center at Children's Mercy Hospital. Last year's event raised more than $500,000. The actors also will get some time Friday morning with a small group of Children's Mercy patients. Other celebrities scheduled to attend this year include Wilmer Valderrama of "That 70's Show"; Angela Kinsey of "The Office"; Damon Wayans, Jr. of "Happy Endings"; Sarah Chalke of "Scrubs"; Kevin Pollack of "A Few Good Men" and Olivia Wilde of "House, M.D." Tickets for the event start at $75.

Missing Franklin County man Donald Cook (Photo Courtesy Franklin County Sheriff's Office)UPDATE: Donald Cook has been located. He had checked himself into a Kansas City-area hospital. The Silver Alert that had been issued for him has been cancelled. ***************************The Franklin County Sheriff's Department is asking for assistance from the public in the search for Donald Eugene Cook of Princeton, Kansas. He was last seen at his residence, 836 Kentucky Road, in rural Franklin County at approximately 4:30 pm yesterday (WED), April 16. His is 75 years old, white, 6'0" tall, with brown eyes and gray hair. He was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, and was upset by this diagnosis. Mr. Cook was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, black tennis shoes and possibly a t-shirt (color unknown). He was also wearing a black coat with pictures of horses on the back. The coat has the name "DON" on the front, and "Cook's Ranch" on the back. He may also be wearing a hat emblazoned with "KU" or "OU" on the front. Mr. Cook wears glasses. Donald Cook was last seen driving a 4-door, silver-colored 2007 Toyota Corolla with Kansas license tag 068ACD. The car has a dealership vanity plate on the front, possibly identifying "Olathe Toyota." The vehicle had a full tank of gas and is estimated to have a 400-mile range. Cook did not take his cell phone or wallet, and it is believed that he did not take his medication. His family says that when he does not take his medication, he becomes disoriented, confused, and can be in a lot of pain. He may also be anxious. It is believed that he has no cash, credit/debit or gas cards with him. Mr. Cook's family believes he could be headed for Salina, Williamsburg or Olathe in Kansas or Branson in Missouri. He may also be headed to visit his father's grave in Rich Hill, MO. If you have information about Donald Cook's whereabouts, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 785-242-3800 (dispatch) or 785-229-1000 (administrative offices).

T-Mobile said data exposed to theft — based on its investigation to date — did not include passwords or PINs, bank account or credit card information, Social Security numbers or other government IDs.

Maxwell Frost, who became the first Gen Z candidate to be elected to the U.S. House in November, says Congress has a serious problem of accessibility for people who don't come from wealth.

We asked people who immigrated to the United States what the day meant to them — and how their feelings about the holiday have changed since they first arrived.

The power of photos can be seen in our most popular picture essays of the year, with compelling images from South Sudan, the Philippines, Mexico (check out those artistic face coverings) and more.

The Education Department said today that changes to a pair of previously troubled programs have recently led to $4.8 billion in loan relief for another 80,000 borrowers.