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Forbes Celebrity Corner

Pop stars & vampires spiced up the fame game last year, with Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson joining the Forbes Celebrity 100 list for the first time.

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Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel

Gunman mad over Discovery Channel programs takes hostages at its offices, is killed by police

Police: Man holds hostages in Discovery building

Police: Gunman holding 'small number of hostages' in Discovery Channel headquarters

Police: Discovery gunman shot; 3 hostages safe

Police: Gunman in Discovery headquarters shot; 3 hostages able to escape safely

Police: Gunman holds hostage in Discovery building

Police: At least 1 person being held hostage by gunman in Discovery TV building in Md.

Cho finds comedy in serious topics on new album

Margaret Cho finds humor in serious topics on new album that combines comedy and music

Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying

Roger Clemens enters not guilty plea on charges he lied to Congress about drug use

Stars do sunset shades on Emmys red carpet

'Mad Men' and 'Glee' stars among the trendsetters on Emmys red carpet in sunset shades

Split personality for Emmy Awards

In with the new for Emmy comedies, in with the old for drama

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Thursday evening Sept. 2nd

Good evening everyone. We have already seen some heavy rains and severe weather across the area. The front is pushing through SW MO at this time. Here is a look at our interactive radar. http://www.koamtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=191239&nav=menu657_4_2 The

Wednesday mid morning Sept. 1st

Good Wednesday morning everyone. Wow, can you believe it is September 1st. Every year that I get older I think the days, months and years go by a little bit quicker. I will be off today but I will be

Streets turn to rivers in Neosho, Mo. Video included

Updated: Sep 1, 2010 04:17 PM CDT

Parts of the 4-States that had been too dry suddenly become a torrent. A number of roads had been closed in Neosho, Missouri due to flash flooding. Crews there have been called to several water rescues

4-State high school goes into lockdown after a student attempts to assault his teacher

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A high school student from Grove, Oklahoma has been taken into custody. The Grove Police Department responded to the Grove (Okla.) High School around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The administration had placed the school in lockdown after a student allegedly attacked his teacher during class.

7-year-old struck, killed outside Kansas school

Associated Press - September 2, 2010 7:54 PM ET GARDNER, Kan. (AP) - A 7-year-old boy has died after being struck by an SUV while crossing a street outside a northeast Kansas school.

Funeral services set for a 4-State couple murdered in New Mexico

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Gary and Linda Haas were living in Oklahoma when they went camping in New Mexico last month. Their remains were found August 4 in their burned camper trailer at a remote ranch near Santa Rosa. Services

New green high school opens in southeast Kansas Video included

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There is a new environmentally friendly high school in Erie, Kansas. Taxpayers put up $17 million for the new school and athletic complex designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environment Design standards,

Carl Junction teacher a finalist for Missouri teacher of the year Video included

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A local teacher is one of six state finalists for teacher of year. Carl Junction teacher Doug Logan is one of six state finalists for teacher of the year. Mr. Logan was surprised during an all-school

Joplin woman files wrongful death suit against Arizona prison system

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Vivian Haas of Joplin, Missouri is suing the state of Arizona, the Department of Corrections, and the private company operating some of its prisons. The bodies of Vivan's son, Gary, and his wife, Linda,

Classroom pets a motivator for students Video included

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Books, pencils and pets. It might not sound like the standard school supply but some teachers say having pets in the classroom is a good way to motivate students. Even kids say animals helps them learn responsibility.

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