Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren walks the sideline in the first half of NIU’s game against Army on Saturday in West Point, N.Y. After facing Army’s run-heavy offense, the Huskies are preparing to face a more balanced attack from Kansas University on Saturday.

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Jack Wyrad, 92, is seen reflected on his side mirrors as he adjusts them before driving his GM Buick in Los Angeles Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Wyard, who got a perfect score on his written test for his license two years ago, says he believes older people should make their own decisions on when to quit driving. On Thursday another licensed Los Angeles driver, 100 years old, accidentally backed his Cadillac into a group of schoolchildren, injuring 11 people. The accident has renewed a debate over when elderly people should quit driving.

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Brent Whitten, a Kansas university student studying broadcasting and an Iraq War veteran, photographs a flag display Sept. 11 on the KU campus. Whitten will participate in a presentation of the Dole Leadership Prize to the Wounded Warrior Project on Sunday.

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Brooke Braman returns a shot against a Shawnee Mission West on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at the LHS courts.

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Neeli Bendapudi, dean of the Kansas University School of Business, left, shares a moment with her parents, Ramesh and Padma Thippavajjala, following a naturalization ceremony Monday in which they were granted American citizenship. Ninety-seven individuals took the oath of citizenship during the ceremony at the Dole Institute of Politics.

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Orly Taitz of California talks to media Monday, alleging President Barack Obama's birth certificate showing he was born in Hawaii is a forgery. Behind her are supporters of Obama. The State Objections Board on Monday dropped a challenge to putting Obama's name on the November general election ballot.

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Police cars mark the scene where a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a train Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. A person was hit by a freight train near the Santa Fe Depot.

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Orly Taitz of California talks to media Monday, alleging President Barack Obama's birth certificate showing he was born in Hawaii is a forgery. Behind her are supporters of Obama. The State Objections Board on Monday dropped a challenge to putting Obama's name on the November general election ballot.

Photo by Scott Rothschild

Audrey Lintner's Shirley Temple cupcakes are a nod to one of her favorite drinks.

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Kathleen Baty’s book “College Safety 101” discusses dorm life, studying abroad, Internet safety and self-defense.

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Senoj by LaTonya Jones at Kansas City Fashion Week

A model walks for the Pink Sheep Heiress collection by Katie McKenna at Kansas City Fashion Week.

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The collection of 15-year-old designer Kate Walz is shown at Kansas City Fashion Week.

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Couture dress by 15-year-old designer Kate Walz shown at Kansas City Fashion Week

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Cigarette carton dress by Elise Lammert shown at Kansas City Fashion Week

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Ride all the way through Fantastic Caverns, above, in Springfield, Mo., to experience the splendor of the cave while preserving its natural features.

Photo by Springfield, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Leong’s Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken has been a hit in Springfield, Mo., since 1963.

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Lifelike figures of the Lincoln family stand in the Abraham Lincoln Museum Entry Plaza in Springfield, Ill.

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Preschool teacher james Immel sits with Lola Agre, 4, during some play time at Immel Early Education Academy on Sept. 10.

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Thirty years ago, Lawrence resident Deneise Schneider and her mother, Pearl, joined the filming of ABC Circle Films’ “The Day After” on Kansas Highway 10. Pictured on Sept. 8, 1982, are, from left, one of the crew members, Pearl Schneider and producer Robert Papazian. Deneise Schneider submitted the photo.

“The Safety Chick” Kathleen Baty is author of “College Safety 101,” and she has become a personal safety expert and advocate after having a stalker for eight years. She is pictured with a college safety kit, available at her website, SafetyChick.com.

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Midnight is about 7 or 8 years old. She likes to go for car rides. She likes to talk and says "why" and "no." She loves to get kisses. Betty McKinley submitted the photo.