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By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

She's back. Gloria Squitiro continues to attract The Star's attention for her actions inside and outside the office of KC Mayor Mark Funkhouser.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

We're still three days away from the worst damage that fireworks in the hands of amateurs will do to property and people. But check out the latest on why fireworks need to be banned except for public displays done by professionals.

By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial page columnist

Good for U.S. Attorney John Wood for asking the Justice Department to reopen an inquiry into the arson fire that resulted in two massive explosions and the deaths of six firefighters in 1988. (Read the details

It’s an urban legend that’s easy to believe for some Americans.

In early June, Vice President Dick Cheney told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that China was pumping oil from the Gulf of Mexico.

Competition has suddenly — and surprisingly — heated up to land an aquarium both in Mission and in Kansas City’s downtown area. At this point, the suburban proposal has a clear lead.

Mission officials have nailed down a site as well as financing, which includes millions in public funds from the state.

By Lewis Diuguid, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Heads of passers-by turned as T.J. Strong led the actors through warm-up voice, diction and projection exercises at the Bethany Community Center in Kansas City, Kan.