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Spirit To Focus on Defense WorkWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The president and chief executive officer for Spirit AeroSystems says defense work will become more of a focus for the Wichita-based aircraft parts maker. Larry Lawson told The Wichita Eagle that defense work could make up 10 to 15 percent of Spirit's sales in five to 10 years. Today, he estimates it probably comprises less than 5 percent.==========KSU Ties Workaholism to Poor HealthMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas State University researcher says working overtime may cost people their health. Sarah Asebedo and her colleagues found a preliminary link between being a workaholic and reduced physical and mental well-being. Workaholics were defined as those working more than 50 hours per week.==========Liberal Man Dies from House Fire BurnsLIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — A Liberal man has died from burns suffered in a mobile home fire near the Oklahoma state line. The Liberal Leader and Times reports that 58-year-old Curtis Phillips died Thursday after he was removed from life support. He was badly injured Wednesday, sustaining third-degree burns on 66 percent of his body and suffering severe burns to his lungs.==========Manhattan Country Stampede Featured on Cable ShowMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A new Travel Channel show will feature the Manhattan music and camping festival called the Country Stampede. WIBW reports that the Country Stampede episode will air at 8 o'clock tonight on "Adam Richman's Fandemonium." The show's website says the episode will give viewers a glimpse of "unique tailgates" and how "superfans have fun."

Kansas Company Building Drones for FarmersNEODESHA, Kan. (AP) — A company in Neodesha is building drones that its owner believes could someday help farmers watch over their fields without spending hours walking or driving through their property. The company, called AgEagle, has shipped 125 unmanned aircraft systems to customers across the world since January 1st. AgEagle was started by Bret Chilcott, a former aircraft employee who grew up on a farm near Udall. Chilcott says his firm is a pioneer in an industry that he believes will grow quickly, despite current federal regulations that prohibit commercial use of drones. The Hutchinson News reports the machines could someday allow farmers to map out fields using imagery to detect how a crop is growing. Data collected by the drones would be sent to a laptop for study by the farmer. =========== Monarch Numbers Improve After 3 Years of DropsWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Monarch butterflies are rebounding after three years of significant drops. Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch at the University of Kansas says the number of Monarchs wintering in Mexico could be two to four times more than last year. Monarch Watch organizes tagging to track the migration of the butterflies. The Wichita Eagle reports that favorable weather seems to be the reason for the improved numbers. The butterflies have been thick the past couple of weeks, but a weather front may have lifted them on their way by now. Wichita naturalist Jim Mason says Monarchs look for northerly winds to help them migrate more easily. ========= Kansas City Man Convicted of Double MurderKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City man has been convicted of fatally shooting two people in 2012. The Kansas City Star reports that Jackson County jurors Friday found 51-year-old Oliver Todd guilty of two counts of second-degree murder. Court records say the killings happened after Todd argued with several people on the front porch of home. He then returned with a gun, killing 24-year-old Travis Pernell and 29-year-old Melvin Taylor. The jury also found Todd guilty of one count of first degree assault and three counts of armed criminal action. Sentencing is set for November 24th. ========== Inmate Gets 25 Years in 2010 ShootingWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in a killing that witnesses say was revenge for the death of his brother. Sedgwick County District Court records show that 32-year-old James Vell Holloman will begin serving time on his second-degree murder conviction after completing a 12-year federal prison term for weapons violations and conspiracy to commit robbery. The Wichita Eagle reports that Holloman pleaded guilty in June to the 2010 killing of 41-year-old Stephen Smallwood outside Perfection Auto shop. During testimony, witnesses said Smallwood was shot because Holloman thought the auto shop owner was involved in the killing of Holloman's brother, Sammy Smith, in 2009. ========= Kyle Busch Wins at Kansas SpeedwayKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Kyle Busch raced his sixth NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the year yesterday (SAT,) making a late pass on Kevin Harvick and holding on at Kansas Speedway. Busch, also the winner last week at Dover, extended his series-record victory total to 69. Harvick pulled away at the final restart with 40 laps to go, but Busch got around him with 20 to go and won by 0.767 second. Ryan Blaney was third after starting on the outside of the front row. Chase Elliott tightened his hold on the points lead with four races to go, finishing 10th after avoiding a collision with Jamie Dick shortly after the three-quarter mark in the 200-lap, 300-mile race. Regan Smith, who came into the race 26 points behind Elliott, crashed in practice Saturday morning and finished 22nd in a backup car.

Competitive eating has found a particular foothold in the American zeitgeist — even becoming entwined with ideals like patriotism.

The economic hammer has fallen especially hard on young adults, many of whom might never be able to buy a home. In a nation where homeownership marks the American dream, a generation of renters could alter communities and redefine the idea of middle-class success.

The White House says people living on the street in Washington, D.C., can avoid jail by going to a shelter. Homeless advocates say there aren't enough shelter beds.

After the photo finish, Great Britain was initially awarded the silver. A review overturned that result, showing that the U.S. squeaked by to place second.

Here's a summary of today's news headlines from Associated Press, as compiled by KPR staff.

The Trump administration’s plans for expanded immigration detentions include Kansas. While a 1,000-bed facility in Leavenworth is on hold, the majority of the state’s detention plays out in a Flint Hills jail.

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

More than 23,000 Americans end up in emergency rooms each year after taking dietary supplements, an analysis shows. Most cases are linked to weight-loss products or energy-boosting supplements.