Daniel Caudill
@caudillkmuw.bsky.social
Reporter + fill-in host for KMUW 89.1 FM, NPR for Wichita. Former #ksleg reporter for Kansas Public Radio. News tips? caudill@kmuw.org
Today in things that seem like they should have already existed a long time ago:
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast. n.pr/48r84mJ
The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet
After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Today in things that seem like they should have already existed a long time ago:
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Which reminds me of one of my favorite New Yorker corrections
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Which reminds me of one of my favorite New Yorker corrections
History professor highlights the history of Wichita State with on-campus tour
History professor highlights the story of Wichita State with on-campus tour
The guided tour for WSU students and staff focused on pivotal moments in the school’s 130-year history.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
History professor highlights the history of Wichita State with on-campus tour
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A federal judge has asked attorneys to identify witnesses and offer plans for how to conduct a contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
Judge to proceed with contempt probe after US flew migrants to El Salvador prison in March
A federal judge has asked attorneys to identify witnesses and offer plans for how to conduct a contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A federal judge has asked attorneys to identify witnesses and offer plans for how to conduct a contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
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Israel Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon, Killing 13 People
Israel Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon, Killing 13 People
In Lebanon, Israel launched an airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh, killing 13 people and wounding several others.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Israel Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon, Killing 13 People
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"Just after Christmas, on his birthday, JJ found his mom draped over her bed, lifeless. An autopsy would later confirm what she had feared: Preeclampsia killed her at 20 weeks pregnant."
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“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Just after Christmas, on his birthday, JJ found his mom draped over her bed, lifeless. An autopsy would later confirm what she had feared: Preeclampsia killed her at 20 weeks pregnant."
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I have been thinking about this line today, on the value of editors, from the late great John Bennet, for no reason in particular.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I have been thinking about this line today, on the value of editors, from the late great John Bennet, for no reason in particular.
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The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
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The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
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NEW—US Park Police w/ DHS officers near DC are increasingly pulling over Black and brown men, leaving their work vans on the side of the parkway + immediately calling a local towing company to take them. Families who just lost their breadwinner are stuck with the bill.
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
Families of DC-area immigrant drivers snatched by feds stuck with tow bill
Elected officials and activists note work vehicles removed lightning fast, resulting in hundreds in fees.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
NEW—US Park Police w/ DHS officers near DC are increasingly pulling over Black and brown men, leaving their work vans on the side of the parkway + immediately calling a local towing company to take them. Families who just lost their breadwinner are stuck with the bill.
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
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Bonnie Bing on her book, “Wait... Now What?”
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Bonnie Bing on her book, 'Wait... Now What?'
Bonnie Bing's book — "Wait... Now What?" — is a collection of some of the columns she wrote for The Wichita Eagle over the years.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Bonnie Bing on her book, “Wait... Now What?”
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel. n.pr/4qUTLhC
Why more than 1,000 musicians are boycotting Israel with 'No Music for Genocide'
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Artists including Lorde, Björk and Massive Attack have joined an international initiative to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel. n.pr/4qUTLhC
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Q: "Why are White House officials…meeting with Rep. Boebert in an effort to try to get her to not sign this petition calling for the release of the [Epstein] files?"
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Q: "Why are White House officials…meeting with Rep. Boebert in an effort to try to get her to not sign this petition calling for the release of the [Epstein] files?"
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
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JUST IN: Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar
Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
JUST IN: Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
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Mexican President Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Being Groped by a Man
Mexican President Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Being Groped by a Man
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man as she was interacting with citizens on the streets of Mexico City.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Mexican President Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Being Groped by a Man
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Boeing will not face a criminal conspiracy charge over two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people after a federal judge in Texas on Thursday granted the government’s request to dismiss the case. https://to.pbs.org/492vO1v
Boeing won't face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Boeing will not face a criminal conspiracy charge over two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people after a federal judge in Texas on Thursday granted the government’s request to dismiss the case. https://to.pbs.org/492vO1v
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NEW: Billions of pounds of food are imported to the U.S. each year.
The FDA inspects foreign producers to ensure what we're eating is safe from pathogens and dangerous manufacturing practices.
But now, after Trump's drastic staff cuts, these inspections have plummeted to a historic low.
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The FDA inspects foreign producers to ensure what we're eating is safe from pathogens and dangerous manufacturing practices.
But now, after Trump's drastic staff cuts, these inspections have plummeted to a historic low.
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Foreign Food Safety Inspections Hit Historic Low After Trump Cuts
The dramatic shift in oversight comes at a time when the U.S. has never been more reliant on foreign food, which accounts for the vast majority of the nation’s seafood and more than half its fresh fru...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NEW: Billions of pounds of food are imported to the U.S. each year.
The FDA inspects foreign producers to ensure what we're eating is safe from pathogens and dangerous manufacturing practices.
But now, after Trump's drastic staff cuts, these inspections have plummeted to a historic low.
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The FDA inspects foreign producers to ensure what we're eating is safe from pathogens and dangerous manufacturing practices.
But now, after Trump's drastic staff cuts, these inspections have plummeted to a historic low.
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The setback means passing new congressional maps will be difficult. However, the effort to make it harder for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
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Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn't dead yet
The setback means passing new congressional maps will be difficult. However, the effort to make it harder for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The setback means passing new congressional maps will be difficult. However, the effort to make it harder for Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
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The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. n.pr/43W4f6r
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. n.pr/43W4f6r
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Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
Joseph Shepard wins District 1 city council seat, Mike Hoheisel and Maggie Ballard secure reelection
Shepard wins District 1 City Council seat, Hoheisel and Ballard secure reelection
Wichita-area voters elected a new representative to the City Council on Tuesday. Joseph Shepard defeated LaWanda DeShazer to win the District 1 seat on the Wichita City Council. Incumbents Maggie Ball...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Joseph Shepard wins District 1 city council seat, Mike Hoheisel and Maggie Ballard secure reelection
AP: Kansas’ Republican House leader on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would have thrust the state into a widening national battle for partisan advantage in the 2026 elections.
Kansas Republicans drop push to enter nation's widening redistricting battle
Top Kansas Republicans have given up for now on forcing a special session of the Legislature to redraw the state’s U.S.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
AP: Kansas’ Republican House leader on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would have thrust the state into a widening national battle for partisan advantage in the 2026 elections.
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The war involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster, a leading hunger agency says. The major city of El-Fasher has been particularly hard-hit. n.pr/3WxwHHX
Famine is spreading in Sudan, a global hunger authority says
The war involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster, a leading hunger agency says. The major city of El-Fasher has been particularly hard-hit.
n.pr
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The war involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster, a leading hunger agency says. The major city of El-Fasher has been particularly hard-hit. n.pr/3WxwHHX
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Oof. Big hack at KCKPD, reported by KCUR and Wired. Active captains are admitted Oath Keepers. Stealing evidence at raids.
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Hack exposes Kansas City, Kansas, Police's secret officer misconduct list
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Oof. Big hack at KCKPD, reported by KCUR and Wired. Active captains are admitted Oath Keepers. Stealing evidence at raids.
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(Miami Herald) - The Trump Administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela and the strikes could come at any moment, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Miami Herald ..
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U.S. poised to strike military targets in Venezuela in escalation against Maduro regime
The Trump Administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela and the strikes could come at any moment, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Miami Herald...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
(Miami Herald) - The Trump Administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela and the strikes could come at any moment, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Miami Herald ..
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