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Factbox: Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Donor, Chef ScandalA wealthy donor and the governor's former chef are two central figures in an FBI investigation surrounding Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's campaign contributions.
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Southeast Missouri Man Faces Murder Charge for Running Over Family MembersA family barbecue turned deadly Sunday afternoon in southeast Missouri.
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Patriot Coal Bankruptcy Arrests Highlight Management-Labor FightOver a dozen people were arrested in clashes outside the federal courthouse in St. Louis.
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Missouri Couple Recovering from $370K ‘Project X’ Party, VandalismA teenage party got out of hand in mid-Missouri inspired by the movie "Project X."
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Fake Infections Convinced Our Kids to Abhor TattoosWhen our daughter dated a guy with tattoos briefly last summer, my wife and I went to extreme measures to ensure she dislikes the thought of getting one herself.Also published on:
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Joplin Teacher Alleges ‘Books ... Got Me Fired’Randy Turner believes a 10-minute "interrogation" about two of his own published works led to his place on administrative leave April 8. More than two weeks later, the outspoken former journalist defended himself on his blog.
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Air Traffic Controller Furloughs, Flight Delays by the NumbersWidespread government furloughs may see some relief if the House follows the Senate's lead to ease air traffic controller furloughs all over the United States.
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George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, by the NumbersThe numbers behind the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum are immense.
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‘Mission Accomplished’ Marked George W. Bush’s Polarizing LegacyGeorge W. Bush's appearance on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln was a bold statement that lost its luster years later.Also published on:
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Bob Barker Offers to Buy Mannequins to Replace University’s Live CatsWashington University in St. Louis is under fire for using live cats to train pediatricians.
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PETA Slams Washington University’s Use of Live Cats for Intubation TrainingWashington University and PETA have locked horns over an issue that could save an infant's life.
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Dana Loesch, St. Louis-Area Mom Spar Over Gun ControlSt. Louis native Dana Loesch and fellow St. Louis-area mom Nikki Moungo disagree on gun control even though both have been affected by gun violence.
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Factbox: Max Baucus’ Political CareerSen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., will not seek reelection in 2014.
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Missouri Mom on Trial for Beating Son’s Heroin DealerA Missouri mother claims she was at the end of her rope in January 2011 when she supposedly beat her son's drug dealer.
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Popular Teacher Placed on Paid Leave Before Anti-Teaching RantRandy Turner is a journalist-turned-teacher in the Joplin Public School District with a popular blog about national, state and local issues.
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Proposed Missouri Bill Punishes Cities, Counties with Anti-Smoking LawsEven though House Bill 1021 may not pass, one Missouri lawmaker wants to send a message to her home county.
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St. Louis Kickball League Seeks World Record, Wounded Warrior DonationsThe St. Louis Big Balls Kickball league hopes to break the longest kickball game world record by 15 hours while raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Missouri Attorney General Expands Anti-Smurfing CampaignSmurfing is when people buy pseudoephedrine just to re-sell it to meth makers.
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Ellisville, Mo., Sued Over Flashing Headlight Fines of $1,000A class action lawsuit is sought in federal court against the City of Ellisville, Mo., for an alleged practice of routinely stopping drivers who warn others of speed traps.
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Former Mayor Sues to Save His ‘Reputation’The fight between the Ellisville, Mo., City Council and former mayor Adam Paul isn't over.
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Huge Supermarket Data Breach Affects 2.4 Million Debit, Credit CardsThe 100-chain supermarket Schnucks had a cyberattack that lasted several months and affected millions of customers over four states.
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Former NW Arkansas City Councilman Charged in Firebomb PlotFor four years, Ronald Rhodes and Wendell "James" Bond haven't gotten along. Their feud came to a climax Saturday with the former city councilman's arrest in an alleged arson-for-hire plot.
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Ron Paul Delegate Sues City of St. Peters Over Caucus ArrestAfter a county caucus was dispersed in March 2012, a committee leader was arrested on a sidewalk outside a high school before being acquitted of trespassing.
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Financial Adviser May Lose License Over Federal Stalking ConvictionThe head of the Nadia Cavner Group faces regulatory penalties because she stalked her daughter's ex-boyfriend.
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St. Louis Aldermen Lower Pot Possession Penalties to Traffic ViolationsAldermen voted 22-3 to make pot possession minor violation in St. Louis.
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Missouri Revenue Chief Quits Amid Concealed Gun Permit ScandalWhether or not an encrypted data disk was read by a federal official is at the heart of the investigation.
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Roger Gorley, Gay Partner Visitation Rights, Galvanized by Bedside ArrestRoger Gorley's daughter insists her father's forcible removal from a hospital was because he was gay.
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Man Calls 911 to Complain About SandwichComplaining about a sandwich is an "obvious" waste of a 911 dispatcher's time.
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Sen. Claire McCaskill Wants to Stop ‘Aggressive’ Medical MarketersSen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has an expanded mission in the Senate starting with this term.
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Man Survives After Minivan Falls on His Chest, FaceA 50-year-old Kansas City, Mo., resident is lucky to be alive after working on a car that collapsed on him.
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President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal, by the NumbersPresident Barack Obama's huge federal government budget will come under intense scrutiny from Congress.
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Driver Guilty of Careless Driving After Sneezing While Driving FatalityA fatality accident in mid-November led to guilty pleas in state court.
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St. Louis-Area Mayor Ousted Less Than a Year in OfficeAdam Paul vows the fight isn't over.
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Former Doctor, 75, Pleads Guilty to Illegal Narcotics DistributionNolan Denny Crisp may spend the rest of his life in jail for the crime.
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State Librarians Protest Budget Cuts with Backing of National GroupMissouri Secretary of State Jason Kander plans to cut funding to vital services and trim his state library staff by 13 before the new fiscal year begins July 1.
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Margaret Thatcher Dies; American Politicians ReactMargaret Thatcher died Monday after suffering a stroke.
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Who Destroyed Catholic High School’s Baby Jesus and Virgin Mary Statue?Two incidents of vandalism have occurred in recent weeks at a Catholic high school in Missouri's capital. No one has been caught as of yet.
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Bill Clinton, Stephen Colbert, Cory Booker to Converge on St. LouisSome major political figures will be in St. Louis from now until mid-May to offer college students advice on a future in public service.
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Fraternity Reinstated One Month After Racist Pledge DrivePledges for Sigma Alpha Epsilon were made to recite a racist lyric as part of a pledge drive. For that, the group was suspended for one month.
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‘Don’t Get Sick’ Bill Introduced in Missouri HouseMissouri Republican state Rep. Steve Cookson has caught the ire of two journalists thanks to his new legislation in the General Assembly.
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Electrical Flash at Mo. Nuclear Plant Injures ThreeAn incident Tuesday night at Missouri's only commercial nuclear power plant sent three workers to the hospital.
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Mayor’s Impeachment Hearings Have Circus-Like AtmosphereSome Ellisville, Mo., residents believe their mayor's impeachment is a joke of justice.
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New York Senator Arrested on Bribery Charges, by the NumbersNew York State Sen. Malcolm Smith, others, arrested for tens of thousands of dollars in alleged bribes.
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Son of Famous Survivor Wants to Rebuild Ralph Flores’ Wrecked AirplaneRebuilding an old, wrecked airplane may become a retirement project for Frank Flores.
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Man Charged with Forging Drug Test Using Fake PenisAfter a litany of criminal cases since 2008, Sydney Levin's probation stunt may land him in hot urine, uh, water.
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Online Sales Taxes, by the NumbersOne bill in Congress is designed to close loopholes used by companies to sell goods and services across state lines with no sales taxes collected.
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Eyeballs Found in Kansas City Store Trashcan Belong to Pig, Not HumanAn employee thought a small cooler loaded with eyes had human eyes with bits of flesh.
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Mo. Secretary of State Claims Voter ID Bill One of Nation’s StrictestJason Kander's report says only Indiana has a law as tough as Missouri's two bills under consideration when it comes to voter identification at the polls.
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37-Pound Cat Finds Second Home After First One Didn’t WorkBiscuit has a new home among dogs, cats, horses and other furry creatures.
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Father of Eric Harroun Invokes Obama’s Name to Defend SonEric Harroun was interviewed by the FBI in Turkey after spending a few months fighting for rebels in Syria. Upon his return to American soil, the veteran was arrested.
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I Text and Drive, Two Characters at a TimeTexting and driving are simple ways to communicate on the go.
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Tucson, Arizona’s Free Shotgun Program Would Be Second in U.S.The city in which Gabrielle Giffords was shot and nearly killed now has a free shotgun program coming to some neighborhoods.
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Former University Bookstore Manager Confesses to Stealing $1.16MMissouri State University now has more safeguards in place after a former employee took advantage of an antiquated system.
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Marijuana Seizure on Lawmaker Ride-Along Leads to Police InvestigationTwo state senators on a ride along may have witnessed improper police procedures in St. Louis.
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Crumpled Paper Towel Note Saves Alleged Kidnap, Rape VictimJustin Lawson and his brother may have helped save a woman's life after she reported her own kidnapping on a paper towel at a convenience store.
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Could Missouri Be Next State to Legalize Marijuana?Legalizing pot has made news throughout the month of March in Missouri.
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Urine in Drinking Water Shows Worst in High School RivalriesA rivalry between two southwest Missouri schools took an unfortunate turn when urine was secretly poured into drinking water ahead of a girls' basketball game in early February.
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Sen. Claire McCaskill Finally Endorses Gay MarriageSen. Claire McCaskill is a rare Democrat in conservative-leaning Missouri who finally endorsed gay marriage.
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Apparent Double Suicide Stuns Friends, Neighbors in Small Missouri CityA grieving mother is "numb" over the apparent death of her daughter and ex-husband.
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Nurse Caught on Video for Allegedly Stealing Meds Charged, ArrestedAndrea Bowling's former employer doesn't know why a background check failed to reveal a previous stealing conviction before she was caught on video allegedly trying to steal drugs.
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Man Arrested for Interrupting Kansas City Mayor Wants City's Top Job in 2015After storming the state of the city speech Tuesday, Derron Black decided to run for mayor while in jail.
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SUV Slams into House, Mystery Driver Flees Burning WreckageA residential neighborhood near Bass Pro Shops got a jolt Tuesday night when an SUV caused a house fire.
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Federal Workers in St. Louis, Kansas City Join National Sequester ProtestsFederal workers in 130 cities held a day of protests to bring light to cuts in hours due to federal budget cuts.
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Organization Paints House in Gay Pride Colors to Protest Westboro Baptist ChurchPlanting Peace decided to take action against a noted hate group.
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University Suggests Students Make Sex Videos to Pay ExpensesImagine making money in college by posting your own sex videos online. That's what one university suggested by hosting advertising CEO Cindy Gallop at a sponsored event.
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Mother, Son Duel in ‘Contentious’ Chicago-Area Mayor’s RaceWendy and Randall Casey live together as mother and son. Once outside the home, the gloves come off in a hotly-debated mayoral race between the two.
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Panhandler Remains Humble as Years of Homelessness Turn to Mega-WindfallOne month after a homeless man returned a young woman's priceless ring instead of selling it for $4,000, he now has more than $182,000 donated to him from people around the world.
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Mayor Takes Lie Detector Test to Defend Against ImpeachmentA small-town Missouri mayor took a lie detector test to defend himself to his colleagues.
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Handcuffed Teen’s Mom Wants Custody; Authorities Wait and SeeThe parents of a bipolar 17-year-old appeared in court over a custody hearing.
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Why is Arkansas’ New Abortion Law the Toughest in America?The Republican-controlled Arkansas General Assembly voiced its opposition to Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe.
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City Councilman Loses Federal Appeal on School Drug SearchesA city councilman is looking how to proceed after losing a federal appeals court decision regarding a drug dog search at his son's high school.
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Judge Orders Public Library Not to Censor Pagan WebsitesA small Missouri public library system must unblock access to certain websites.
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Teacher-Turned-Lawmaker Wants Two Diplomas to Graduate High SchoolA Missouri Republican wants students to pass standardized tests before graduation.
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‘Fast Eddie’ Pleads Guilty to Massive Heist, Jailed for 5 YearsAfter two decades and 11 states, Eddie Maher is behind bars in the United Kingdom.
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Sen. Bob Menendez Scandal is One Confusing MessSen. Bob Menendez maintains his innocence regarding prostitutes in the Dominican Republic.
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Missouri Mayor Fails to Stop Impeachment ProceedingsA last-minute effort by Mayor Adam Paul of Ellisville, Mo., failed to prevent his city council from initiating impeachment hearings.
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Trooper the Pit Bull Preps for Adoption Three Months After Horrific DraggingA horrific accident along a St. Louis highway nearly killed a 6-month-old pit pull puppy.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev Faces Five Lawsuits for Watering Down BeersThree lawsuits have already been filed with two pending.
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Noticeable Effects of Sequestration in Missouri Could Be WorseMissouri's two major military installations offer a $1 billion military footprint in Missouri. However, states with more military bases stand to lose more in sequestration.
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Dr. C. Everett Koop Made Smoking and Health a Political IssueDr. C. Everett Koop served as the U.S. surgeon general for eight years in the 1980s.
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$153K ‘Insanely Positive’ Donations Made to Homeless ‘Hero’After reading about Billy Ray Harris' inspiring story, one CEO decided to give back to clients of her company.
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Missouri May See 20 Inches of Snow in Some PlacesKansas City is under the weather gun again as another round of snow is due just five days after another major snowstorm.
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$1.2 Trillion Federal Government Sequestration, by the NumbersThe federal budget will be cut starting March 1, unless Congress intervenes.
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Thundersleet, Airborne Car Part of Missouri SnowstormMissouri continues to dig out of a massive winter storm, the largest to hit the region in two years.
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Montana House Approves Roadkill for Human ConsumptionThousands of animals are accidentally killed on Montana roads each year. One legislator believes some of that should be turned into viable meat to eat.
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Politicians Cry Foul Over High Gas Prices, Urge Action on Keystone XLRepublican leaders in Congress and a TransCanada executive want President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline quickly.
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Homeless Man’s Honest Deed Rewarded with $16K Donation, and CountingBilly Ray Harris may finally get to go home to Texas after being apart from his siblings for more than two decades.
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Witnesses Say Gas Leaked for Hours Before Kansas City Restaurant ExplosionEmployees at a nearby medical clinic reported a gas smell at 1 p.m. Five hours later, a local restaurant was destroyed and engulfed in flames for more than two hours.
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Lawmaker Submits Bill Making Gun Control Legislation IllegalA Republican lawmaker wants to make a point by proposing to criminalize gun control proposals in the Missouri General Assembly.
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High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines, by the NumbersPoliticians on state and local levels grapple with what to do about high-capacity ammunition magazines.
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Despite Recent Rains, Drought Far from Done in MissouriAs spring planting time approaches, a lot more rain is needed to elevate soil moisture levels.
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Missouri Car Thieves Take Advantage of Revised Junk LawA law in effect since late August has led to a marked increase in car thefts in St. Louis, especially in older models.
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Congress to Hold Hearings on Meteorite Protection as NASA Funds New ProjectTwo Republicans and two Democrats have called for action regarding asteroid detection since a meteor struck Russia Friday.
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Missouri’s 8th District Democratic Nominee to Be Finalized SaturdayTwo mainstream candidates head to a June 4 special election to succeed Jo Ann Emerson who resigned her House of Representatives seat in late January.
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Need Time Off College for Imbolc, Naw Ruz and Vaisakhi? Try Missouri!A new diversity guide at the University of Missouri features holidays in several religious faiths throughout the calendar year.
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Catholic Archdiocese Ends Bitter Property Dispute with Polish ChurchThe Archdiocese of St. Louis dropped its appeal of a court ruling from March 2012.
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‘Jim Crow is Alive,’ Says Missouri Democrat During Contentious Voter ID DebateDemocrats sparred with Republicans, who hold a veto-proof supermajority, over a new voter ID measure.
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Commentary: Obama Needs to Tweak Gun, Climate MessagesTwo passages of the 2013 State of the Union address resonated with me, but not because I'm a supporter of the president.
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Oops! University Misspells Its Own Name on $70K Worth of Canvas Book BagsTwo inverted letters escaped notice several times on thousands of canvas book bags given away to students who pre-ordered text books for the spring semester.
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Missouri’s Plane Gate Scandal Grounded for NowOne Republican lawmaker sought to limit Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon's use of a brand new plane bought specifically for his travel throughout the state.
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American Politicians React to Pope Benedict XVI’s Surprise ResignationPope Benedict XVI cited health and age concerns when he announced he would step down in slightly more than two weeks.
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Missouri Catholics Respond to Pope Benedict XVI’s Sudden ResignationMissouri Catholics, particularly in St. Louis and Kansas City, responded to Pope Benedict XVI's surprise resignation.
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Lawyer Gave $36K for Immigrant Lover’s Marriage to Bankrupt TeacherA Ukrainian woman is charged with lying to immigration officials and pleaded not guilty in late January.
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Obama Lawn Sign Battle by the NumbersA legal fight between a couple and their neighborhood association has been ongoing for more than four years.
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Proposed Longer School Year in Missouri Faces Financial ProblemsA proposal in the General Assembly adds hours, not days, to school calendars.
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Kansas City Authorities Connect Two Unsolved Murders, Search for More VictimsTwo prostitutes, murdered less than a year apart, have eerily similar circumstances associated with their deaths.
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Teen Chained in Parents’ Basement for Four Months Faces Father in CourtNo one has been charged yet in a case of a 17-year-old who was allegedly found handcuffed to a steel beam in his father's basement in Kansas City.
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As USPS Cuts Saturdays, Congress Reacts Swift and StrongSeveral members of Congress had strong words for changes to the Postal Service as the organization announced the elimination of Saturday delivery.
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What is Gun Violence Liability Insurance?A new proposal in the California legislature would be a first in the United States if it passes.
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Mo. Speaker of the House Explains Birther Stance with ‘Personal Constituent’Missouri's top Republican in the General Assembly supported a lawsuit regarding President Barack Obama's birth certificate from Hawaii.
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Nat Geo's 'Killing Lincoln': A history of assassination attempts on U.S. leadersAmerican history reveals violence against presidents is the exception, not the norm.
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Nat Geo's 'Killing Lincoln': Little-known facts about Honest AbeAbraham Lincoln is one of the most-studied presidents in American history due to his place in history while in office.
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Justice Department Memo Outlines when It’s Legal to Kill Americans AbroadThe U.S. military can use lethal force to kill its citizens when high-level officials deem an imminent threat against the country from certain individuals.
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OB-GYN’s Facebook Rant Leads to Calls for Her FiringA St. Louis-area OB-GYN is under scrutiny for ranting about a patient on Facebook.
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Similar Fingerprints Lands Wrong Garcia in Jail Until DNA Exonerates HimA Mexican national is free after DNA evidence exonerates him from a crime he didn't commit.
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Obama Joins Other Politicians’ Calls to Reverse Scouting Gay BanThe Boy Scouts of America recently reversed course on its long-standing policy to ban gays from the organization.
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Applebee’s Responds to Fired Waitress Chelsea Welch’s Viral ‘God’ TipThe restaurant chain defends a server's firing after she photographed a receipt with a snarky message.
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Ed Koch Dies; Former New York Mayor Served His City for DecadesKoch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at the age of 88.
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High School’s Mandatory Drug Test Policy Gets National NoticeA Jesuit high school in Kansas City has gotten noticed for its mandatory drug policy for all students beginning in August.
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Missouri Considers Requiring First-Graders to Take NRA Gun Safety ClassOne Republican lawmaker wants to start a discussion about teaching youngsters gun safety in schools.
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Missouri Senate Gives Initial Approval of Amateur Sports Tax CreditA new proposal to lure large amateur sporting events has a voice vote approval in the Missouri Senate. If approved and signed off by Gov. Jay Nixon, Missouri can begin competing with other states for popular events.
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Former Stover, Mo., Police Officer Charged with Statutory RapeThree teenage girls allege a total of six sexual encounters with the former officer between April and November.
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Arrests Follow Protests of Peabody Energy as Patriot Coal Bankruptcy ContinuesPatriot Coal faces Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in St. Louis.
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President Obama’s $155 Million Aid and Other Recent Syrian Crisis NumbersThe United States is the single-largest donor of humanitarian aid to those suffering in Syria.
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Rural Missouri Sheriff Talks to Schools About Arming TeachersChristian County Sheriff Joey Kyle talked to school administrators in his area about the possibility of arming teachers.
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15 Tons of Raw Cheese Trashed Over Legal Dispute; Owner Blames GovernmentMore than two years have passed since a legal dispute arose over raw cheese made in southern Missouri.
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Women in the U.S. Military and Combat, by the NumbersThere are some impressive numbers regarding women in the U.S. military, including combat roles.
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93-year-old Charged with Stabbing, Killing 95-year-old WifeAn elderly man "couldn't take it anymore" before allegedly stabbing his wife and then himself multiple times.
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Missouri-Kansas Border War Focused on Pirated JobsGood Jobs First criticizes Missouri and Kansas for pirating jobs across state lines in the Kansas City area.
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New $5.6 Million Airplane for Missouri Governor Irks State LawmakersThe Missouri State Highway Patrol requested the new airplane because Gov. Jay Nixon used the other plane too much.
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School Claims Breast Reduction Solves 13-Year-Old’s Bullying ProblemTammie Jackson called her daughter's middle school north of St. Louis as a concern for her teen's well being.
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Costs of John Boehner’s ‘Other Things’ Since Senators Passed a BudgetJohn Boehner is trying to get the Senate to pass budget bills this spring.
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Missouri Woman Faces Charges After Leaving Kids in Burning CarA mother was found in her hotel room after allegedly leaving three children in a burning car in Springfield, Mo.
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Mo. Bill Regarding Sex Offender Home Buyers Raises EyebrowsState Rep. Charlie Davis submitted a bill to the Missouri House of Representatives for the new legislative session.
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Missouri Needs to Solve Water Wars in 2013The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers are vital to Missouri's economic activity.
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Race to Succeed Rep. Jo Ann Emerson Gets ClearerRep. Jo Ann Emerson announced Friday she will resign Tuesday, accelerating the process of choosing her successor.
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President Barack Obama’s Second Inauguration, by the NumbersPresident Barack Obama will hold a unique place in American history when he recites the Oath of Office at noon Monday.
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Missouri Politicians, Sheriffs React to President Obama’s Gun ProposalsMissouri officials split along party lines when reacting to President Obama's proposals to restrict gun purchases in wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
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Have You Seen Molly Linhardt?Nationwide search underway for girl allegedly with registered sex offender.
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President Barack Obama’s Gun Control Initiative, by the NumbersThe White House wants to initiate several measure aimed at reducing mass shootings.
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Missouri Eagle Scout Earns Ultra-Rare Feat, Finishes All 134 Merit BadgesMichael Carter has big plans after earning all 134 merit badges the Boy Scouts of America has to offer.
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Missouri Attorney General Wants Unconstitutional Flag Desecration Law ReinstatedMissouri's attorney general wants the state's flag desecration law reinstated after a federal judge struck down the law in March.
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Al Gore Book Tour Event Sold Out in St. LouisLess than two weeks after Al Gore's new book goes on sale, he comes to St. Louis to talk about it.
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Missouri Lawmaker Wants Violent Video Games TaxedA veto-proof supermajority in Jefferson City may be put to the test with a bill proposing a video game tax.
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Mother Warns of ‘N-Bomb’ Synthetic Drug After Daughter’s Wild SymptomsCarley Alves warns parents of a new threat to kids in the form of a "dangerous" synthetic drug created in 2003.
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Dad, Two Young Sons, Found Dead While Hiking Missouri WildernessA 36-year-old father and his two young sons went hiking on a warm Saturday morning. Their bodies were found a day later after cold weather set in.
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Missouri Republican Supermajority Sits on Slippery SlopeDemocratic Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon may have a combative legislature to deal with in the 2013 session.
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Missouri GOP Examines Hopefuls for Rep. Jo Ann Emerson’s SeatA hotbed of Missouri conservatism hosts a special election sometime later this year.
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Louisiana Could Become 10th State with No Income TaxLouisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has a bold tax plan for his state and it begins with eliminating all income taxes.
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St. Louis Alderman Aims to Curb City’s Marijuana ArrestsIf Shane Cohn has his way, possessing small amounts of marijuana is akin to a speeding ticket in St. Louis.
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$1 Trillion Platinum Coin Facts, Myths, RealitiesA loophole in currency law may allow the U.S. Mint to create unlimited coins made of platinum.
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Controversial Missouri GOP Chairman Talks Tough Three Days into New JobEd Martin railed against Missouri Democrats on Tuesday despite his own record of controversial statements.
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Baby's Missing Mother Found Dead in Her Car TrunkA missing person case turned into a mysterious death investigation as the body of Ebony Jackson was found in the trunk of her car.
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Banks to Pay Billions in Mortgage Settlement; One Lawmaker CringesThe U.S. government announced billions of dollars to go towards mortgage holders as relief from financial debacles during the subprime mortgage crisis.
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Man Arrested After Throwing Dismembered Human Arms at WitnessesA man from northeast Missouri faces charges of arson and murder after a late-night incident at a low-income housing complex in Kirksville, Mo.
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Chuck Hagel Biography, Notable AchievementsFormer Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Republican from Nebraska, will be nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next Secretary of Defense.
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Finder of $20,000 Diamond Ring Sues Rightful Owner for $66,500A civil suit in St. Charles County, Mo., is a case of "finder's keepers" gone awry.
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Jovan Belcher’s Infant Daughter Faces Custody FightThe temporary custodial parent of Jovan Belcher's infant daughter, Zoey, have filed papers in Jackson County Circuit Court.
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Public Has 120 Days to Comment on New FDA Food Safety RulesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with new rules to improve food safety.
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Prosecutors Won’t Seek Charges in Pro Baseball Player’s Drowning DeathA local pro baseball player died in September. How he died is a matter of dispute between the medical examiner and the player's parents.
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Gabrielle Giffords to Visit Newtown Victims Privately on FridayGabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly meet with Newtown, Conn., victims just two days after a private meeting with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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Kansas City Chosen to Host National World War I Centennial CommissionThe centennial of World War I happens in 2014.
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New York’s Lower Hudson Valley Gun Owner Controversy, by the NumbersIt's been nearly two weeks since a local newspaper outed thousands of gun owners in New York state, yet the controversy continues.
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Fiscal Cliff Deal Saves My Family Tuition Expenses, Keeps Child CreditsFor the next two years, my family can expect a larger income tax refund than normal thanks to an extension of college tuition tax credits.
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Thomas Jefferson’s First Tombstone Gets Ready to Move from Columbia, Mo.An American treasure, hidden for decades, will finally be refurbished to its original glory at the Smithsonian.
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Carnahan Era in Missouri Has Two Weeks LeftAfter 55 non-consecutive years, a member of the Carnahan family will not be involved in Missouri politics.
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Fiscal Cliff Deal, Negotiations by the NumbersThe "fiscal cliff" has been averted and the new Congress, when it convenes, will finish it off within two months.
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Missouri Venison Donations Top 200 Tons in 2012A way for hunters to share the bounty of deer season has been available for 20 years.
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Missouri GOP Director Lloyd Smith Interested in Vacated House SeatRep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., decided to vacate her seat in Congress a month after winning it.
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Nobel Laureate with Missouri Ties Passes Away in ItalyA pioneering cell biologist died in her home in Rome at age 103.
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Six Southwest Missouri Men Killed in One Car Wreck in North DakotaSix construction workers were killed when the pickup truck they were in lost control before being hit by a semi truck.
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‘Fiscal Cliff’ May Give Way to ‘Dairy Cliff’ of $8-a-Gallon MilkFarmers and consumers alike face an uncertain future if a new farm bill isn't passed by Jan. 1.
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For 2016 Presidential Race, Look for Hillary Clinton vs. Rick SantorumHillary Clinton and Rick Santorum already have name recognition for the next presidential election.
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Missouri Issues First-Ever Emergency Suspension of Doctor’s LicenseIn what is believed to a be first, the Missouri Healing Arts Board has suspended a cardiologist immediately.
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Supreme Court Forces Hobby Lobby's Health Insurance to Provide ContraceptionThe Supreme Court didn't grant an emergency injunction that would have exempted Hobby Lobby from paying daily fines for not providing contraception as part of its health insurance package.
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Secret Santa Blankets Springfield, Mo., With $100 Bills Christmas EveA Secret Santa and his helper gave away money in $100 increments in Missouri's third-largest city on Christmas Eve.
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Rush Limbaugh Bust in Missouri Capitol Still Disappoints State DemocratsA letter written to Gov. Jay Nixon's office was just made public regarding the placement of a bust of Rush Limbaugh in Jefferson City.
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Timeline of Top Missouri Newsmakers in 2012Several stories from the nation's midsection made headlines in 2012.
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Timeline of Top Political Stories of 2012Many stories garnered more than usual media attention in American politics in 2012.
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Potential White Christmas Approaches Southern MissouriWinter storm could bring up to eight inches of snow the afternoon and evening of Christmas Day.
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Who is Sen. Mike Crapo?Mike Crapo had a routine traffic stop early in the morning on Sunday for running a red light.
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Thirteen Missouri Students Return from Weight Loss School Lighter, HealthierThe children, ages 11 to 17, spent four months in South Carolina without contact with their parents.
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Threat Made Against Missouri Governor; Man Offered $100,000 for HitGov. Jay Nixon was elected to his second term in November.
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Influenza B Cancels School for Independence, Mo., School DistrictAn above-average number of flu cases shutters a large Missouri public school district ahead of the week-long December holiday.
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Two Missouri Bands Chosen for Inaugural Parade Jan. 21Two musical organizations have the honor of marching in the 2013 presidential inaugural parade.
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Missouri Lawmakers’ Solution: Armed Teachers in ClassroomsLess than a week after one of the worst school shootings in American history, 25 Missouri state lawmakers sponsor a bill allowing teachers and school administrators to arm themselves without seeking permission from school boards or governing bodies.
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Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc in Northern MissouriThe first major winter storm of the 2012-2013 season caused major headaches in northern Missouri, but no deaths have been reported.
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Benghazi Attack Review Shows ‘Systemic Failures’ in LeadershipSeveral unfortunate factors led to the death of Ambassador John Stevens in Benghazi, Libya.
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Missouri Professor Allegedly Cheats at New CasinoRoger C. Arpin, 66, is charged with one felony count and faces prison time for cheating a casino in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Ex-Wife Charged in Dragged Puppy’s Horrific Ordeal in St. LouisA pit bull puppy's former owner is charged with animal abuse.
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Jason Kander of Missouri to Become Youngest Statewide Official in AmericaJason Kander is no stranger to national recognition.
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Sen. Claire McCaskill Calls for Better Device Rules on Commercial FlightsSen. Claire McCaskill is having a busy December session.
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Ameren Missouri Electric Rates to Increase 10 Percent in 2013Ameren originally asked for $375 million in February, but regulators denied certain requests.
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Missouri Portion of Interstate 49 Officially Dedicated WednesdayThe trip from Joplin to Kansas City just got a little easier for motorists.
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North Korean Rocket Launch Produces Backlash Against Obama AdministrationAt least two members of Congress blame the president of the United States for not being tougher with North Korea as a new threat develops.
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Defense Cuts, Income Tax Rise May Hinder Missouri’s Economic GrowthPlaces like Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base face cuts.
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Bipartisan House Lawmakers Support Defense SequestrationThe Budget Control Act of 2011 means across-the-board federal budget cuts are on the way.
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‘Big Beef’ Runs Risk of Bacterial Contamination with Mechanical TenderizersBacterial contamination sets deeper in cuts of beef thanks to factory processes.
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GOP Blinks Again Regarding Tax Increases; Waits for Entitlement ReformsSen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee told Sunday talk shows they are willing to look at raising taxes, but only if entitlement reform is part of the deal.
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Three People Killed During Missouri Firearms Deer SeasonMissouri firearms season was successful save for three human deaths.