Mark Houck will share his story Sept. 11 during the annual banquet for the Wyandotte County Pregnancy Resource Center and the Olathe Pregnancy Resource Center. by Marc and Julie Andersonmjanderson@theleaven.org OVERLAND PARK —...
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Trump accepts GOP nomination, addresses assassination attempt
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Pope calls for Olympic truce, cessation of conflict among nations
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