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Shoppers wait for doors to open at Nebraska Furniture Mart Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

Shoppers wait in the check out line during a Black Friday sale at Nebraska Furniture Mart Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

Shoppers look for deals during the Black Friday sale at Nebraska Furniture Mart Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

A Marine carry team carries a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense,...   (Associated Press)

A Marine carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Hand,...   (Associated Press)

An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Pfc. Marcus A. Tynes as a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand sits on a loader, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)

An Air Force carry team removes a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Pfc. Marcus A. Tynes...   (Associated Press)

An Air Force carry team carries a transfer case containing the remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Hand, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense,...   (Associated Press)

FILE - In an August 24, 1975 file photo, a crowd of 62,094 fans watch the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the home opener in the new 80,000 seat structure in Pontiac, Mich. The photo shows...   (Associated Press)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 file photo, Rep. Dennis Moore, D- Kan., leads the crowd in a chorus of "This Land is Your Land" at his victory rally in Overland Park, Kan. Moore, the only Democrat...   (Associated Press)

Verizon Wireless' Kansas/Missouri Region director of marketing Justin Stiehr unveils his company's plans to fund the deployment of the InsideOut documentary toolkit to all St. Louis public schools....   (Associated Press)

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo. Mohler, his father, four brothers and an uncle are accused of raping and molesting...   (Associated Press)

Hallmark SocialCalendar logo. (PRNewsFoto/Hallmark Cards, Inc.)   (Associated Press)

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread low to mid-level clouds over the nation\'s mid-section as slow moving storm system treks into the Mid-Mississippi...   (Associated Press)

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 AM EST shows patches of active weather in the Central Plains and across the mid-section of the nation as a storm system moves through...   (Associated Press)

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds spreading across the central regions of the nation as disturbance treks eastward toward the Central Plains....   (Associated Press)

Johana Carrasco is consoled by family members as she grieves at the casket of her husband, fallen Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery in Anthony, N.M. According...   (Associated Press)

Family members grieve at the casket of fallen Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery in Anthony, N.M. According to the Department of Defense, Tony Carrasco,...   (Associated Press)

Antonio Carrasco embraces Juana Carrasco who is clutching a folded U.S. flag, during a funeral service for their son, Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery...   (Associated Press)

Donald Damon, of Great Bend, Kan, looks at a replica check for $96.6 million at the Kansas Lottery headquarters in Topeka, Kan. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Damon was the sole winner of Wednesday's Powerball...   (Associated Press)

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Kansas forward Marcus Morris (22) shoots a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. Marcus Morris scored...   (Associated Press)

Kansas coach Bill Self directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas defeated Oakland 89-59. (AP Photo/Orlin...   (Associated Press)

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, top center, cheers on the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game against Oaklan, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)

Kansas forward Marcus Morris, left, and Oakland guard Johnathon Jones (23) battle for the ball during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan....   (Associated Press)

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) blocks a shot by Oakland forward Derick Nelson (1) during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas defeated...   (Associated Press)

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) looks to shoot over Oakland center Keith Benson, left, during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin...   (Associated Press)

Oakland guard Larry Wright , left, is covered by Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) and forward Marcus Morris, top, during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009,...   (Associated Press)

Kansas guard Xavier Henry (1) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)   (Associated Press)

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) shoots while covered by Oakland center Keith Benson (34) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin...   (Associated Press)

In this Sept. 20, 2009, photo, Oakland Raiders defensive end Greg Ellis (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Ellis...   (Associated Press)

Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP...   (Associated Press)

Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)

Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)

Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

Texas' Dogus Balbay, front, beats Pittsburgh's Chase Adams to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

Texas' Dexter Pittman, left, and Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)

Texas' Dexter Pittman (34) puts up a shot past Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)

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• Muslims pray, celebrate at festival

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 11:39:00 AM

  WICHITA — Nearly 1,000 Muslims prayed and celebrated this morning at the annual Eid al-Adha at Century II Convention Center.

  It is a major celebration for Muslims around the world, and today people came from across the region to participate.

  "This is one of the most central locations for Eid, so people come from all over." said Afshan Khan, 19, who attended with her family.

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• Bleary-eyed Wichita shoppers get an early start on Black Friday shopping

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 11:34:00 AM

  A variety of stores across Wichita and the nation opened their doors before dawn this morning, officially kicking off the holiday shopping season with a variety of discounts on everything from toys to TVs.

  Shoppers were lined up in front of Old Navy at 21st and Maize Road for the store's 3 a.m. opening.

  By the time the store opened, Phillip Purcell and a friend had been waiting in line for more than five hours. Purcell arrived at 9:30 Thanksgiving night, drawn by a free Lego Rock Band game with a $20 purchase.

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• Bank gives to food pantry

  Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/27/2009 11:03:52 AM

  Farmer's State Bank of Holton and Circleville has donated more than two tons of food to the Jackson County Food Pantry.

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• Film on Ron Paul to be shown

  Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/27/2009 9:45:51 AM

  LAWRENCE - The first public screening in this area of a film about Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign will take place here next Wednesday.

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• Police still at home where couple was killed

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 9:32:00 AM

  As the sun rose today, crime scene tape and officers remained at a house at Chatauqua and Elm where police found a young couple shot to death Thursday afternoon.

  Two children at the home were not injured.

  This morning, two officers sat in patrol cars outside the home.

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• Professor named to center's board

  Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/27/2009 8:49:33 AM

  MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University chemistry professor is serving on the board of an international center that promotes the advancement of the science of chemistry and crystallography for public benefit.

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• Black Friday shoppers hit the stores

  Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/27/2009 7:49:44 AM

  While many other stores had Black Friday shoppers scurrying in and out for hours Friday, a short line was forming just after 5 a.m. outside the Home Depot.

  The popular item wasn't a TV, cookware or an Old Navy sweater, but a $20 Shop-Vac.

  Gerrad Hall, of Topeka, was standing in line for the wet/dry vacuum with three others. It was his first Black Friday experience.

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• Two bodies, two kids found in house near Central, Hillside

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 7:39:00 AM

  Police found a man and woman in their mid-20s shot to death in a house with two children wandering around about 2:30 p.m. today in the 600 block of North Chautauqua, northwest of Central and Hillside.

  Police are investigating as "some type of robbery," Capt. Jeff Easter said.

  Easter said family members became concerned when the pair did not show up for Thanksgiving dinner, went to the house to check on them and found the two dead, then called police.

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• Zoo serves feast fit for elephants

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 7:22:00 AM

  The most anticipated piece of Thanksgiving for 8-year-old Olivia Moore wasn't the pie at her family's dinner. It was watching Cinda the elephant use her trunk to shovel a sweet potato pie, complete with peanut crust, into her mouth.

  "It's cool because animals usually can't have people food, and they can have people food," said Olivia, who met Cinda about five months ago during the girl's elephant-themed birthday party.

  Olivia's family was one of several at the Sedgwick County Zoo that crowded around Thursday to see two 38-year-old African elephants eat their special meals, down to the cardboard platters.

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• City will revamp intersection of 13th, Mosley

  Wichita Eagle | 11/27/2009 7:20:00 AM

  Traffic on 13th Street near Mosley will be limited to one lane in each direction for a few months this winter, city officials said.

  That's to make way for a $1.6 million road and sewer improvement project that will add left-turn lanes in all directions and new traffic signals at the intersection.

  It will also repave 13th from Washington west to Santa Fe.

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Sources:

•Wichita Business Journal

•Topeka Capital-Journal

•Wichita Eagle