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Homeless · Topeka

A man has pleaded guilty to the death of a 5-year-old girl living in their Kansas homeless camp

76% Center coverage: 17 sources

Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man who lived in a makeshift camp with a homeless 5-year-old Kansas girl and her father has pleaded guilty to rape and first-degree murder in connection with the child’s death. Mickel Cherry’s plea Friday in Shawnee County District Court in Topeka means he will not face the death penalty. The 26-year-old had been charged with capital murder and rape in connection with the October 2023 death of Zoey Felix, b…See the Story

Abortion · Topeka

Kansas abortions rise 58% in 2023 amid tight restrictions in nearby states

100% Left coverage: 4 sources

TOPEKA — Demand for abortion in Kansas skyrocketed by 58% during 2023 in response to near-total bans on the procedure in Missouri and Oklahoma and strict limits in other Midwest states.See the Story

Africa · Topeka

Zimbabwe: Medical Doctor Charged With Perjury, Obstruction of Justice

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Prosper Dembedza -- A medical doctor, Collins Benhure, appeared in court yesterday on charges of perjury and defeating the course of justice after allegedly lying about his representation of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe during a court testimony.See the Story

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