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KCUR Morning News 8-30-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former Kansas City priest faces a seventh lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse.

Topeka police arrested a suspect in the shooting death of a man. The shooting was reported late last night.

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon says the state will continue to have the resources to assist in the tornado clean-up in Joplin, despite the federal government freezing some funds as it deals with the immediate need following Hurricane Irene.

Some 60-thousand Missouri students will receive bare minimum scholarships this year because of state budget problems.

Law enforcement from around the Midwest are meeting today to talk about ways to protect children.

Law enforcement from around the Midwest are meeting today to talk about ways to protect children.

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