Kobach endorses Trump claim on illegal votes in US election
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said he agrees with President-elect Donald Trump that illegal votes exceeded Hillary Clinton's margin in the popular vote. He cited an Old Dominion University study rooted in Cooperative Congressional Election Survey data, noting as many as 3.2 million votes by non citizens could have occurred.
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Brownback prime for appointment in Trump administration
Kansas Republican Party official Clay Barker hints Gov. Sam Brownback could be named to a Trump administration role. Barker says he has no insider info, but a member of the Trump team reportedly indicated Brownback could get a position if he seeks it during the transition.
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A closer look at Trump's picks for Supreme Court
A detailed examination of President Trump’s potential Supreme Court selections, outlining candidates, judicial philosophies, and how each choice could influence key political and legal battles in the coming terms.
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Zadie Smith to speak at KU on why write tonight
Acclaimed author Zadie Smith will discuss what it means to write and why it matters at 7:30 p.m. today in the Kansas Union ballroom as part of the Hall Center for the Humanities Lecture Series. She will also read excerpts from her 2016 novel Swing Time.
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Email hints at identity of South Middle teacher
An email from South Principal Jennifer Bessolo to staff and families links the resigning employee with the South Middle School teacher under investigation for racially charged remarks. The message mirrors board agenda wording noting a resignation effective May 25 2017 and administrative leave for the rest of the year.
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Haskell rape case suspect accepts plea deal
Jared Wheeler, once charged with two rape counts and aggravated criminal sodomy, pleaded no contest to a lesser felony charge of aggravated battery on November 21. He now faces a maximum sentence of under three years. Wheeler was a former student at Haskell Indian Nations University.
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