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Exterior shot of Arrowhead Stadium with giant Chiefs sign

Former Chiefs players file concussions lawsuit before changes to workman's compensation law

John G. McGrath — The Hale Center for Journalism The NFL season is over, and it was a mixed bag for the Chiefs. The team made the playoffs after an abysmal 2012 campaign, but it closed out the season with a monumental collapse against the Indianapolis Colts. Prospects for the team might look bright on…

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Close-up image of painted bisque baby doll in white linen gown.

The Face that Changed A Billion Dolls: Curator’s Choice Visits UFDC

  Did you have a Betsy Wetsy or a Bitty Baby growing up? Well, the baby dolls of today owe their realistic pouts to the “Kaiser Baby.” In this edition of Curator’s Choice, doll collector and United Federation of Doll Clubs volunteer Debbie Tracy shares the story of a doll with a face that she says,…

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