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TOP STORIES:

MISSOURI DUCK BOAT ACCIDENT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. 300 words. By Heather Hollingsworth.

OIL LEAK-ARKANSAS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Officials say a segment of a pipeline that ruptured in 2013 releasing 5,000 barrels of crude oil in a Arkansas community is being tested.

IN BRIEF:

—ARKANSAS FLOODING — A state commission has approved nearly $9 million in funding to repair levees that were damaged by record flooding last year.

IN SPORTS:

BKC-SEC THIS WEEK

The Southeastern Conference standings will sort themselves out a bit Saturday with a pair of games featuring the four teams tied for second place behind league leader and defending champion LSU. No. 10 Kentucky visits Arkansas while No. 4 Auburn travels to Florida. UPCOMING: 500 words, with photos, expected by 9 a.m.

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