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Pope Benedict XVI’s Butler Arrested for Alleged LeakPope Benedict XVI's butler faces charges he illegally made public dozens of secret memos circulating among the Holy See's staff.
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Vice President Joe Biden Reflects on First Wife’s DeathJoe Biden used Memorial Day as a backdrop to speak about his thoughts of suicide after Neilia Biden's death in 1972.
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University of Missouri Press to Shut Down After 54 YearsThe University of Missouri Press will cease to print materials sometime in the next fiscal year.
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Solar-Powered Plane Making Longest Journey YetThe Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane built by engineers in Switzerland, is en route to Morocco.
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Florida Voting Purge a Thorny Legal Issue Ahead of PrimaryFlorida is in the process of purging several thousand illegal voters from the rolls.
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10 Summer Olympics Archery Terms to KnowArchery will be a favorite sport to watch during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Missouri Evaluates Untested Propofol for ExecutionsMissouri will be utilizing propofol for executions, becoming the first state to do so.
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U.S. Navy’s Fleet Week Takes Over New YorkFleet Week is an annual celebration of naval ships around the United States.
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Jim Parsons Joins Notable Actors, Actresses Recently Coming OutJim Parsons is another actor coming out the closet in 2011-2012.
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‘Sons of Anarchy’ and ‘Devils Ride’ Twitter War EscalatesKurt Sutter is calling out members of a competing reality show.
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What is NALEO?Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama will speak at the same gathering of Latino leaders in Florida in June.
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Phoenix Coldon Disappearance TimelinePhoenix Coldon turns 24 May 23.
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Nevada Wildfire Adds to Active SeasonA wildfire south of Lake Tahoe started when an open burn occurred on private property.
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Arkansas, Kentucky Primary ResultsArkansas and Kentucky held primary elections May 22.
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Numbers Behind Catholic Health Care LawsuitsInstitutions and organizations associated with the Catholic Church in America have filed lawsuits regarding the contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act.
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Baby Lisa Irwin’s Parents Appear on National TVNearly eight months after her disappearance, the parents of Lisa Irwin made a rare appearance on television.
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Joplin Tornado Heals as Residents Move ForwardThe physical scars of a huge EF-5 tornado are lessening, but the psychological wounds may never go away.
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Man Becomes Fourth Person to Survive Niagara Falls Plunge Without ProtectionOnly four people have been swept over Niagara Falls without a barrel or a boat and lived.
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'War on Women' Merits an Obama-Clinton TicketHillary Clinton would make a fantastic choice for President Obama's running mate.
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Quick Hit Reaction: My Thoughts on President Obama’s Joplin Commencement SpeechPresident Obama spoke to the class of 2012 in Joplin High School.
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Top 10 Foods at Busch StadiumFood at Busch Stadium is filling and definitely caters to typical baseball fans.
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10 Posthumous Exonerees in New Database, by the NumbersThe National Registry of Exonerations is a new database maintained by two prestigious law schools.
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Joplin Tornado Recovery TimelineResidents of Joplin, Mo., are still recovering from a devastating tornado a year after the storm destroyed a third of the city.
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140 Motorcades and More Chicago NATO Summit NumbersThe Chicago NATO Summit drew thousands of people to the city in a meeting of world leaders.
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Before 9/11, There was LockerbieThe only person convicted of blowing up Pan Am Flight 103 has died in Libya.
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Earliest Atlantic Basin Tropical StormsThe Atlantic hurricane season has started two weeks ahead of the "official" start June 1.
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Joplin Tornado by the NumbersThe tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., in late May 2011 was one of the most destructive in U.S. history.
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Timeline of Chen Guancheng’s U.S. ArrivalA prominent Chinese dissident is finally safe on U.S. soil.
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Mitt Romney, Barack Obama Recent Fundraising by the NumbersPresident Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will attempt to raise a lot of money in the next five months.
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Joplin Tornado Anniversary: New Donation, New Video ReleasedMercy Hospital in Joplin was the recipient of a huge donation a year after the devastating tornado destroyed one of two hospitals in the city.
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900 Islands in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Other NumbersThe Great Barrier Reef is a sensitive area of biodiversity in northeastern Australia.
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Strange Twists May Inflame Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman CaseGeorge Zimmerman has been called a "bully" by former co-workers.
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Church Softball Team Shunned Due to Bisexual PastorOne church's softball team won't be playing softball this summer because three teams protested against the church's bisexual pastor.
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Top 10 Foods at MLB StadiumsMajor League Baseball stadiums serve up some great food beyond hot dogs, beer and peanuts.
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1,700 Miles of Mitt Romney’s ‘Day One’ Promises, by the NumbersMitt Romney has begun advertising for the general election in November.
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Florida Begins Weeding Illegal Voters from RollsFlorida begins a massive database search to weed out illegal voters.
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Missouri Students Earn Perfect ACT ScoresAt least four Missouri students got perfect marks on the college entrance exam.
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Father of 30 Pays Meager Child SupportA man in Knoxville, Tenn., has fathered 30 children in 14 years.Also published on:
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10 Unique Major League Baseball Ballpark AttractionsEach ballpark has its own theme, but some have unique attractions that enhance each stadium.
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Five Concept Cars Detroit SnubbedConcept cars are flashy additions that tout the best car companies have to offer. But sometimes, the over-the-top designs simply don't work for American consumers.
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Defense Asks to Delay Trial of Alleged Child Porn PriestRev. Shawn Ratigan's defense attorney has asked a federal judge for more time to prepare for trial.
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Best Southwest Missouri Stargazing SpotsSouthwest Missouri has plenty of great stargazing spots away from the lights of Springfield.
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George Zimmerman Making Money on InfamyGeorge Zimmerman has raised a lot of money for his legal defense and living expenses.Also published on:
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Violence Against Women Act Passes House, SenateThe House and Senate both passed different versions of the Violence Against Women Act renewal.
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List of Kennedy Family TragediesThe descendants of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr haven't had it easy in America.
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Medal of Honor Signifies True American SpiritThe Medal of Honor has only been awarded 3,400 times.Also published on:
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Bobby Jindal Touted as Possible Mitt Romney Running MateLouisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate.
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Debt Limit Crisis Looms After General ElectionRepublicans have gone on the offensive regarding the nation's debt borrowing limit.
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Swimming Bests Running in My Workout PotentialAs the summer approaches, I like swimming more than I do running in terms of getting exercise.
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Ten Things for French Open Tennis Fans to Do in ParisParis is a huge city with tons to do for tennis fans.
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No Kidding: New Poll Reveals Obama Wins in NovemberVoters believe incumbent President Barack Obama will win in November in a new poll.
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Gay Marriage Industry Would Boost America’s EconomyGay weddings would become a billion-dollar industry in the United States.
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President Obama on ‘The View’ Makes Appeal to Common AmericansPresident Obama is making his case to the American people regarding same-sex marriage.
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Snake Bites in Wal-Mart Stores Not Isolated IncidentsWal-Mart stores, particularly in Florida, have had snake bite cases for years.
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Rush Limbaugh Officially a ‘Famous Missourian’Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians at the state capitol in Jefferson City.
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Is President Obama Really Our ‘First Gay President’?Newsweek claims President Obama is our "first gay president." Historian James Loewen claims otherwise.
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Rep. Ron Paul Finally Ends CampaignThe conservative Texan ends his run for president months after he fell way behind in the race.
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‘Whale Wars’ Star Paul Watson Arrested in GermanyThe founder of an anti-whaling group was arrested because of an incident in 2002 near Costa Rica.
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Gay Marriage Becomes Political Issue for Churchgoing VotersChurches and their leaders discussed gay marriage after President Barack Obama's announcement he supports gay marriage rights for everyone.
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Homeless Camp Proposed Near Missouri Botanical GardenA controversial proposal for a tent city full of homeless residents near the Missouri Botanical Garden is sparking controversy.
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Polls, Pundits Already Turn to 2016 Presidential RaceThe 2012 presidential race hasn't yet been decided and there is already talk of who will run in 2016.
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America’s Crop Production Suffers Due to ImmigrationFarmers in Alabama planted fewer crops due to a lack of potential labor.
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Manta Ray Decline Being Studied from AfarSatellite tracking is aiding scientists who are trying to help manta rays.
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Ron Paul Supporters Clash with EstablishmentRep. Ron Paul still hasn't gone away.
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Missouri Family Seeks Life-Saving Bone Marrow DonationsThe Murry family is leading a regional and national search for genetic matches for a bone marrow transplant.
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Mitt Romney’s First Commencement AddressMitt Romney's first commencement address sounds eerily similar to a speech he just gave.
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Missouri Man Gets Death Penalty for Rape, Murder of 9-Year-OldChristopher Collins received the death penalty after a jury deliberated four hours.
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What is Necrosis?Necrosis kills living cells and can spread quickly once inside a human body.
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What’s Wrong with American Citizenship?Michele Bachmann claims she's 100 percent American. Eduardo Saverin may not want to pay taxes. Both have come out on opposite sides of being citizens of different countries.
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Mayan Calendar Doomsday Prophets Can Stand DownThe Mayan calendar seems to keep going and going and going... past December.
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First Person: Five Ways I Save Money Since I Dropped Paper ChecksSaving money has been a decade-long habit thanks to my debit card.
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Focus Shifts to Texas Congressional RacesTexas Senate and congressional primaries have battles ahead of early voting.
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Federal Judge Blocks E-Verfy Law in Springfield, Mo.A controversial city ordinance was set to go into effect June 4.
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San Francisco Prepares for Golden Gate’s 75th AnniversaryThe Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 years old at the end of May.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Reminds Me of Joplin FungusA flesh-eating bacteria leaves a young woman fighting for life.
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First Person: How My Family Saves Money on Summer Cooling BillsSummer cooling bills can sometimes add several hundred dollars to a family's expenses.
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First Person: Summer Activities Save Money at My HouseMy family lives in Branson, Mo. and we stay active during the summer.
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Madeleine Albright Continues Leadership Later in LifeMadeleine Albright turns 75 May 15.
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Missouri Mother of 9 Accused of Plotting to Kill Her ChildrenA rural southwest Missouri mother allegedly slit her youngest son's throat and then wanted to kill her other eight children.
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Hitting with Authority in Slow Pitch SoftballSlow pitch softball is a hitter's game.
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How to Consistently Hit Home Runs in Slow Pitch SoftballHitting a home run in slow pitch softball is a thing of beauty.
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Aztec Gods Ruled the Pre-Columbian CivilizationThe pantheon of Aztec gods shaped the consciousness of the pre-Columbian civilization.
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Tips for Consistent Pitching Results in Men’s Slow Pitch SoftballThe pitching position in men's slow pitch is perhaps the most under-appreciated on the field.
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Mitt Romney’s Prep School Anti-Gay Hazing Incident Further Politicizes Gay MarriageMitt Romney voice his firm opposition to gay marriage. A day later, a story broke regarding a hazing incident with a presumed gay student at Romney's boarding school.
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Springfield, Mo., Gets New Mayor One Day After ResignationMissouri's third largest city has a new mayor less than 24 hours after his predecessor resigned.
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Primary Contests in Four States Signal Political Fights to ComeIndiana, North Carolina, West Virginia and Wisconsin all had key primary battles May 8.
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Recent Rare Book Finds Show Passion for Traditional PublishingDespite advances in book publishing technology, rare books still make headlines.
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Mitt Romney’s Ohio Campaign Stop ScrutinizedMitt Romney had an interesting campaign stop in Euclid, Ohio.
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Tyrannosaurus Rex is Now a First NameA man in Nebraska legally changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Murder Suspect At-Large in Springfield, Mo.A second-degree murder suspect has yet to be found in Missouri's third-largest city.
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Famous Works by Maurice SendakMaurice Sendak died at age 83 following complications from a stroke. He was 83.
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Mitt Romney Needs to Woo Hispanic Democrats in FloridaA new poll in Florida suggest Mitt Romney is in a tight battle with Barack Obama.
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How I Turn Video Games into Life LessonsMy kids play video games as part of critical thinking skills.
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Birther Movement Alive and Well Ahead of North Carolina PrimaryTwo congressional districts feature candidates that assert Obama wasn't born in the United States.
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America’s Heaviest Cat Dies After Two Short YearsAmerica's heaviest cat passed away at just two years old. The kitty was on the way to recovery.Also published on:
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Secret Military Strategy Releases High-Level Militants in AfghanistanA "strategic release" program has been in place for high-level detainees in Afghanistan.
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Driver Who Accidentally Hit, Killed 2-Year-Old Still at LargeAnyone with information should call local authorities in Kansas City.
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$5M AT&T Muslim Bias Lawsuit Proves America Has Learned NothingThe communications giant has a $5 million bias lawsuit go against it. Yet the company is appealing the decision.
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Busy Week for Michele BachmannRep. Michele Bachmann is on a whirlwind speaking tour.
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13-Month-Old Baby Dies of Heatstroke in CarA 13-month-old baby in Lee's Summit, Mo., died after accidentally being left in a car seat in the back of a vehicle.
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Rare Tornado Strikes 40 Miles from TokyoJapan was hit with a rare spring tornado May 6.
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9/11 Trial Proves America Still Hasn’t Gotten Over AttacksFive defendants of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are facing hearings in Cuba.
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Profile of Native Americans in Congress Past, PresentElizabeth Warren is stirring controversy for claiming to be part Native American.
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Missouri High School Principal Resigns Over Facebook FlapOne principal at a large Missouri high school has resigned due to inappropriate social media contact with students.
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Around the World in 585 Days on Solar-Powered CatamaranA solar powered catamaran traveled around the world in 585 days.
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Five Ancient Chinese Inventions Still Used TodayChina is the oldest civilization still in existence today.
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New Information Released on I-70 Killer, Unsolved MurdersSix people were murdered near Interstate 70 and Interstate 35 in late April and early May 1992.
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In Kelly Ayotte, Mitt Romney’s Veepstakes Tour ContinuesMitt Romney is on the prowl for a vice presidential running mate.
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Newt Gingrich 2012 Campaign: Key EventsNewt Gingrich rose in the polls and then fizzled during the primaries during his attempt to become president.
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Daniel Chong and Other Notable DEA MisstepsThe Drug Enforcement Agency has had a few scandals since 2004.
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Missouri GOP Lawmaker Comes Out, Slams ‘Don’t Say Gay’ BillZachary Wyatt is from rural northeastern Missouri. He is a first-term GOP lawmaker who revealed for the first time he is gay.
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Two Decades After Discovery, Otzi the Iceman’s Story ContinuesA well-preserved mummy found in the Italian Alps is revealing more secrets.
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George Zimmerman’s MySpace Page Reveals Racism, SexismGeorge Zimmerman's old MySpace page was found and some of its contents divulged.
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When Tanning Allegedly Goes Too FarA woman in New Jersey is accused of putting her 5-year-old daughter in a tanning booth.
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St. Louis Blues Comeback Possible but Unlikely: A Fan’s TakeThe St. Louis Blues can come back from a 2-0 deficit, but history shows they are probably done.
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Rory McIlroy, Lexi Thompson Show There Is Life After Golf: A Fan’s TakeRory McIlroy and Lexi Thompson let fans see a more personal side of their lives.
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Who is Richard Grenell?Richard Grenell was with the campaign of Mitt Romney for two weeks before quitting.
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Cycle for Joplin Begins Epic Quest to Raise MoneyTwo men are cycling 1,500 miles from New York to Joplin in an effort to raise money and awareness.
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California's Ban on Foie Gras Under FireA coalition of gourmet chefs in California is trying to reverse a ban on foie gras in the state.
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Bin Laden's Death: Another Example of Obama Cleaning Bush’s MessesThe death of Osama bin Laden was one stark example of how President Barack Obama had to clean up something his predecessor failed to do.
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Missouri State University Closes in on MVC All-Sports Trophy: A Fan’s TakeMissouri State University could win just its third Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy in history by the end of May.
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Major League Baseball Schedule May 1 and May 2Major League Baseball enters its second month of the 2012 season.
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Five Things I Want to See Tiger Woods Do in a Home Interview: A Fan’s TakeTiger Woods answered questions from fans at his home on Jupiter Island, Fla.
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Controversial Foul Call Ends Game 2 Between Thunder, Mavericks: A Fan’s TakeThe Oklahoma City Thunder are lucky to up 2-0 on the Dallas Mavericks with two close games.
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Why Ken Hitchcock Deserves Jack Adams Award: A Fan’s TakeThe Jack Adams award is given to the best coach in the NHL for a particular season.
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Obama-Appointed EPA Administrator Resigns Over ‘Crucify’ FlakAn EPA administrator from Texas has resigned over comments made in 2010 towards the oil and gas industry.
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Beauty Queens Gone BadFormer Miss New Hampshire USA Nicole Houde was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.
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Chris Christie Needs to Convince Voters He's VP MaterialChris Christie seems to think Mitt Romney can "convince" him to be a running mate.
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Cinco de Mayo Events Across the U.S.Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture.
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One-Run Games May Doom St. Louis Cardinals: A Fan’s TakeThe St. Louis Cardinals are a surprising 1-4 in one-run games on the 2012 season.
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Mitt Romney’s New Etch A Sketch Moment FailsMitt Romney is trying to re-tool his image. So far, it's failing.Also published on:
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Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Question: Was Derek Fisher Framed?Derek Fisher was on the wrong end of an 8-0 no confidence vote.
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Golfers Who Have Won the Congressional Gold Medal: A Fan’s TakeThe Congressional Gold Medal will be awarded to Jack Nicklaus this year.
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The Zen of Kevin Durant’s Game-Winning Shot: A Fan’s TakeKevin Durant hit the game-winning shot to open the 2012 playoffs for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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New Season, New Results for St. Louis Cardinals: A Fan’s ReactionThe St. Louis Cardinals are off to a red-hot start in the 2012 MLB season.
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Gut-Check Time for St. Louis Blues with Alex Pietrangelo Injury: A Fan’s TakeThe St. Louis Blues face another obstacle with an injury to a key defenseman going into Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
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Boos Continue for Ryan Braun in St. Louis: A Cardinals Fan's TakeAs expected, knowledgeable St. Louis Cardinals' fans booed Ryan Braun.
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Over 5,000 Petition Signatures Stolen After Car Break-InPetitions for two ballot initiatives were stolen out of a volunteer's car after a window was smashed.
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Kevin Durant’s Heroics Remind Me of Last Year’s Playoffs: A Fan’s TakeKevin Durant saved his team in the playoffs yet again. Can fans expect more of the same?
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St. Louis Blues Squander Chances in Game 1 Against Los Angeles Kings: A Fan’s TakeThe St. Louis Blues should have put away the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1. Instead, the Kings now have home ice advantage.
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Former Political Bedfellows Support Different Indiana Senate CandidatesSarah Palin and Sen. John McCain are supporting different Senate candidates in the Indiana primary May 8.
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President Obama Veto Threat Proves RarePresident Obama is threatening to veto student loan legislation.
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‘Girls Gone Wild’ Loses $5.77 Million LawsuitProducers for "Girls Gone Wild" must pay up after using a young woman's bare breasts against her consent.
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For Classified Osama Bin Laden Photos, Compromise Must Be ReachedThe death of Osama bin Laden still creates controversy in the United States.Also published on:
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UPS First Quarter 2012 Earnings Report WrapupUPS's first quarter 2012 earnings were up as compared to a year ago.Also published on:
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Exxon Mobil First Quarter 2012 Earnings WrapupExxon Mobil's overall earnings were down from this time a year ago.Also published on:
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Kevin Durant Among NBA’s Elite with Third Straight Scoring Title: A Fan’s TakeKevin Durant became the NBA's scoring leader for the third year in a row.
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5 Ways to Change Your Regular BeerMen are often loyal to particular brands of beer.
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Five Weird Major League Baseball Feats in 2012: A Fan's TakeThe Major League Baseball season has been weirder than most.
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Politics Goes Postal with Dueling Reform BillsThe Senate has passed legislation to help fix the U.S. Postal Service.
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Dueling Petition Drive Employees Fight at Public LibraryIt hasn't been a good week for petition signers in Springfield, Mo.
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Bad Week for TSA ScreenersAirport security in the United States is coming under fire once again.
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Boulder's Sink Restaurant Uses Guy Fieri, Obama Visit to Skyrocket PopularityThe legend of The Sink restaurant has grown in the past year thanks to two high-profile visits.
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No Matter Win-Loss Records, Cubs vs. Cardinals Always Surprises: A Fan’s ReactionThe St. Louis Cardinals dropped two of three games against the Chicago Cubs in a recent series.
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James Harden Cleared to Play, Saves Oklahoma City Thunder’s Playoff Chances: A Fan’s TakePlaying without James Harden might have crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff chances.
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2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Second Round Tee TimesThe 2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans is being played at TPC Louisiana.
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St. Louis Blues’ Netminder Brian Elliott Snubbed in Vezina Trophy Voting: A Fan’s TakeBrian Elliott should have at least been a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in 2012.
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5-Year-Old Heart Transplant Patient Safe After Abduction DramaPorter Stone was allegedly kidnapped by his father from a St. Louis hospital undergoing treatment for a debilitating heart condition.
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Mitt Romney’s Presumptive GOP Nomination by the NumbersMitt Romney won all five nominating contests since Rick Santorum dropped out of the Republican race for president.
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Oldest, Largest Fossil Found Near Cincinnati Remains UnidentifiedA fossil found in the Cincinnati region is unidentified after it was shown off at an annual meeting of geologists.
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Five Features I’d like to See on the 2016 Summer Olympics Golf Course: A Fan's TakeGolf fans should be welcoming the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil as a boon to the sport.
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Arizona Immigration Debate Goes to Supreme CourtAn adviser to Mitt Romney will be on hand in Washington to hear oral arguments surrounding a controversial Arizona immigration law.
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Missouri Teen Quiets Younger Boy by Allegedly Burning HimJoseph Gardner is charged with first degree assault for allegedly burning a younger teen in the face
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Food Stamp Challenge Encourages AwarenessOne state Representative in Pennsylvania will be living on $5 per day for food for a week.
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St. Louis Cardinals Now a Franchise for the Ages: A Fan's TakeThe St. Louis Cardinals have done something that was last accomplished in 1922.
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Oklahoma City Face Denver Nuggets or Dallas Mavericks in First Round of 2012 NBA Playoffs: Fan TakeThe Oklahoma City Thunder will face one of three teams in the first round of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs.
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St. Louis Blues No Longer Have to Face Western Conference Elites: Fan TakeThe St. Louis Blues are suddenly in control of the Western Conference playoffs.
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No Kidding: Embattled Police Chief in Trayvon Martin Case ResignsSanford Police Chief Bill Lee has officially submitted his resignation to the city.Also published on:
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Missouri Toll Road Proposal Stalls in State SenateOne proposal to upgrade Interstate 70 was designed to start a conversation in the Missouri General Assembly as opposed to actually passing the legislative body.
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First Person: 5 Signs That the Economy Is ImprovingThere are telltale signs the economy is improving around my home city of Branson, Mo.
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GOP Could Have Difficulties Unseating Florida Sen. Bill NelsonThe Florida Senate race is heating up among three GOP candidates trying to unseat a popular figure in statewide politics.
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World Book Night Offers 500,000 Free BooksWorld Book Night is a chance for adult readers to pick up a free copy of popular novels.
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My Ultimate Golf Foursome for Graeme McDowell’s Black 9 Challenge: Fan TakeLucky winners will get to play nine holes of golf with Graeme McDowell in September.
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St. Louis Blues Erase 10 Years of Frustration Against San Jose Sharks: Fan ReactionThe St. Louis Blues have won their first playoff series since 2002.
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First Person: How I Easily Grocery Shop with No CalculatorDoing math in the store doesn't have to be hectic for families on the go.
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First Person: Five Ways I Save Money on MoviesGoing to the movies can cost families thousands of dollars per year for movie buffs.
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Fan Question: Will Derek Fisher’s Labor Union Drama Distract Oklahoma City?Derek Fisher is struggling on and off the court.
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Defense Will Rule when St. Louis Blues Play Los Angeles Kings: Fan PreviewThe St. Louis Blues play the eight seed in the next round of the NHL's Western Conference playoffs.
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2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Schedule of EventsThe 2012 Zurich Classic happens at TPC Louisiana in New Orleans.
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NBA Schedule for April 23 to April 26The NBA will wrap up its regular season April 26.
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Mexico Bribery Scandal Continues Black Marks Against Wal-MartThe world's largest retailer continues to have issues with scandals that reach upper levels of the company's administration.
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Texas Prom Billboard Mom Failed to Consider Daughter’s FeelingsA mom in Texas took out a full-size billboard advertisement to support her daughter in a local prom queen contest.
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In Dramatic Switch, Mitt Romney Wins MissouriMitt Romney won half of Missouri's delegates on the congressional district level after finding little support in county caucuses.
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Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Income Tax JabsSen. Scott Brown and Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren are sparring over state income taxes.
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Sen. Orrin Hatch's Re-Election Will go to PrimaryOrrin Hatch faced his first hurdle in his bid for re-election. He must now face a primary contest June 26.
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Airborne Wind Turbines Provide Niche TechnologyAirborne wind turbines offer a new way to generate electricity using renewable resources.
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Car Made in Missouri Gets 358 Miles Per GallonA car designed by junior high school students in Missouri won a statewide contest.
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Family Misplaces Blame in Suing Coca Cola Over Addiction ClaimsThe family of Natasha Harris is pondering legal action against Coca Cola over claims she died because of an addiction to the soda.
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Mitt Romney, Meet the ShovelMitt Romney claims he will be the one to build the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Sanctuary Movement Continues 30 Years After StartingThe New Sanctuary Movement offers an out for illegal immigrants in the United States.
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Missouri Teen Charged with Texting While Driving in Fatal CrashA 16-year-old driver has been charged with driving while texting and second-degree involuntary manslaughter for a traffic accident in September.
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NBA’s Best in the West Comes Down to Oklahoma City or San Antonio: Fan TakeJust a half game separates the top two teams of the NBA's Western Conference.
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Matt Carpenter for NL Rookie of the Year: Fan TakeThe St. Louis Cardinals are having a great 2012 season thanks to offensive production.
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St. Louis Blues Are Fine Without Jaroslav Halak: Fan ReactionThe St. Louis Blues are short one goaltender who is in a walking boot.
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GOP VP Picks: Three Polls Question VotersPublic opinion polls have interviewed potential GOP voters regarding Mitt Romney's possible running mate.
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Asteroid Mining: Facts, FiguresA new company called Planetary Resources may be a private venture into space mining.Also published on:
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Missouri Bill SJR 45 Could Supersede Federal LawsThe Missouri General Assembly is considering legislation that would limit the scope of federal laws in the state.
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Texas Senate Race Brings Women's Issues, China to ForefrontFour GOP members are battling it out in the U.S. Senate primary election in Texas.
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Etan Patz Case Re-Opening Has Bittersweet FeelThe search of Etan Patz continues in New York City, 33 years after he disappeared.
