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"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go." ~William FeatherFavorites
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Puerto Rico’s Statehood Push Takes Another Step ForwardPuerto Rico begins a new push for statehood as the territory's governor calls a legislative session to explore the idea.
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Dragged Pit Bull Puppy Adoptable in January; $5,000 Reward Offered for InformationAfter a horrific accident, one dog has captured the hearts of the St. Louis area.
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Timeline of the Coming Fiscal CliffA combination of budget cuts and tax increases have been 10 years in the making.
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$700,000 in Gold Dust Missing; Pfizer Asks Police for HelpGold dust is used in small quantities for research, according to one report. As much as 70 pounds of the substance is unaccounted for.
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Todd Akin Received National GOP Money Despite Initial RejectionRep. Todd Akin received financial support from national Republicans much too late to win against his Democratic rival.
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Kidney Dialysis Center Investigated for Injecting Patients with CleanserSome patients were initially listed in critical condition and some were in intensive care.
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Conservative Sen. Jim DeMint Moves on to Heritage FoundationTea party favorite Sen. Jim Demint of South Carolina will leave his post in January.
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Political Haymaker Karl Rove Axed by Fox News for NowKarl Rove argued with Fox News' own data that President Barack Obama won the 2012 election while on the air.
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New Pseudoephedrine Drug May Ease Missouri’s War on MethIf a new Missouri pharmaceutical company is successful, the war on meth may soon disappear.
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Missouri Flu Season is the Worst in Years; St. Louis Area Hardest HitStatistics show influenza cases during this time over the past five years are well above normal, especially in the St. Louis area.
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Mitt Romney and Marriott Relationship Goes Way BackMitt Romney was just appointed to his third stint as a member of the company's board of directors.
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St. Louis Central Library to Reopen After $70 Million RenovationAn iconic building in St. Louis finally reopens after a massive renovation project.
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Jo Ann Emerson Becomes Second Representative-Elect to ResignJo Ann Emerson will become the head of a lobbying group March 1.
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Rep. Todd Akin’s New Fundraising Push Involves Jamie Foxx VideoTodd Akin wants to write a book after his job as a representative ends.
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Secret Santa Surprises Storm-Ravaged East Coast with $100 BillsA Kansas City-area man is carrying on the legacy of Larry Stewart who died nearly five years ago.
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Missouri Legislators Should Compromise to Achieve SuccessRepublicans have the ability to override any of Gov. Jay Nixon's vetoes. The question is, how often will they use it?
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Rep. Billy Long Needs to Ignore Grover NorquistBilly Long was re-elected as a conservative Republican from Missouri's Seventh District.
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Retracted Murder Confession Marks Bizarre Twist in Bethany Deaton CaseBethany Deaton, 27, died nearly a month ago. Initially, her death was ruled a suicide until Micah Moore confessed to killing her.
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Missouri Governor to Tout Medicaid Expansion Thanks to New StudyThe Affordable Care Act may bring more jobs to Missouri, according to one study.
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Former Missouri Lawmaker Indicted for Disability Fraud of $59,000Five counts of Social Security disability fraud were handed down to the former state lawmaker.
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Looming Fiscal Cliff by the NumbersPoliticians in the nation's capital gear up for a fiscal showdown.
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Several Candidates Interested in February Primary to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned less than a week ago and already several names have come up to replace him in Illinois' Second District in Chicago.
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Lawyers Allege ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Producer Hiding Money to Avoid Paying DamagesA woman in St. Louis is owed $5.8 million awarded to her from a lawsuit.
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Once-Powerful Grover Norquist Losing Clout Among Republican LeadersGrover Norquist has some Republicans in Congress distancing themselves from pledges to oppose tax increases.
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KC Art Institute Sues Formerly Wealthy Donors Over Pledge DefaultFormerly wealthy bank owners can no longer afford large pledge to the Kansas City Art Institute.
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Mother of ‘Twilight’ Attack Suspect Blaec Lammers Breaks SilenceTricia Lammers states her son has been under psychiatric care for more than three years.
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Mitt Romney’s Retirement Activities Include Seeing Movie, Pumping GasSeveral post-election photos of Mitt Romney have surfaced after the former candidate settled in southern California.
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Popular Missouri Wine Professor Dies in Single-Car AccidentColleagues at the University of Missouri mourn the loss of a gregarious professor who was with the institution for less than a year.
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Rush Limbaugh, GOP Consultants Battle for Post-Election Party ControlRush Limbaugh had choice words for Republican strategists less than two weeks after Mitt Romney's defeat.
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IHOP Kansas City Calls Tyler Deaton ‘Cultic’; More Details EmergeTyler Deaton has yet to be charged in his wife's death after nearly three weeks despite alleged hearsay he may have manipulated someone to kill her.
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GOP Seeks to Curb Todd Akins; Party Leaders ‘Pumped Bullets’ into HimRepublican leaders need to find a way to reach out to grassroots movements while at the same time preventing divisive candidates to fill general election spots for Congress.
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South Carolina Legislator Wins Two Races; Official Blames GOPTom Corbin was told by his local Republican Party that dropping out of one race to try to win another was "illegal." The Greenville County (S.C.) Election Commission director disagrees with that interpretation.
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More Details Link Murder Suspect to International House of PrayerTyler Deaton was an active part of the International House of Prayer's Friendship Group coordinators.
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Key West, Fla., Man Cites Obama in Suicide Note Before Taking Own LifeHenry Hamilton told his partner he was not going to be around if President Obama was re-elected.
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Undercover Pizza Delivery Operation Nets One Arrest Near St. LouisA new sting operation is designed to help protect pizza delivery drivers in high-crime areas of St. Louis County.
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Missouri Minimum Wage Increase May Be Political Issue in 2013A law enacted in 2006 causes an increase in Missouri's minimum wage starting Jan. 1. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce is "concerned" about the impact of the wage increase.
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Husband Being Investigated for Bethany Deaton’s 'Tragic' DeathDespite an alleged confession by one of Tyler Deaton's roommates, the husband of Bethany Deaton is being questioned in her death.
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Mother Charged with Giving 13-Year-Old Daughter MethAnn Lampe faces up to 14 years in prison, if convicted.
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Furious Wife Hits Husband with Car for Failing to Vote in ArizonaDaniel Solomon is in critical condition after his wife allegedly ran him over with the family car.
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Economic Depression, Increased Government Dependence Coming with Fiscal CliffBudget cuts, coupled with higher unemployment, don't seem to foretell a bright economic future unless something is done before Jan. 1.
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Filibuster ‘Nuclear Option’ Starts Senate Fight Between Dems, GOPThe filibuster is a long-standing Senate tradition. Sen. Harry Reid wants to change how the filibuster is used in the chamber.
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‘Sexual Community’ Murder Charge Tied to International House of PrayerThe International House of Prayer, famous for 24-hours of non-stop prayer, has ties to a group accused of sexually assaulting a young woman.
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CEO Claims Coal Industry Faces ‘War’ from Obama AdministrationMurray Energy lays off more than 150 workers, the latest in a string of layoffs and cost-cutting measures from several coal companies.
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GOP Must Soften Stances on Taxes, DiversityThe Republican Party needs to diversify quickly before losing another big election.
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Is George P. Bush the New Face of Young Republicans?George P. Bush has some famous members of his family backing up his run for office in Texas, a move he started one day after the defeat of Mitt Romney.
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2012 Presidential Election Facts and Figures, by the NumbersAmong campaign spending and exit poll data, the 2012 election was one of the most-analyzed in history.
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Obama Needs Balanced Immigration, Energy Policies During Second TermImmigration and energy issues are two problems that have to be worked on immediately before they get worse.
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Intriguing Results from Election Day 2012After more than 18 months of electioneering, the national election came down to swing states. Despite the focus of presidential politics, there were several intriguing races in states across the United States.
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Obama Wins Second Term; Romney ConcedesWhen media outlets called Ohio for Barack Obama, enough electoral votes were in favor of the incumbent. Mitt Romney took nearly two hours to concede the race. -
Economy and the 2012 Election Caused Marital StrifeMy wife voted for Mitt Romney based upon Obama's lackluster economic performance. -
Election Day 2012 Timeline Features Hours of TV Coverage as Polls CloseTelevision networks ramp up coverage in the evening as polls close in several states during Election Day.
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Commentary: Mitt Romney, Republicans Brazenly Slam Jobs ReportRepublicans are slamming President Barack Obama for not turning around jobs numbers fast enough. Obama should point out Ronald Reagan's job numbers for five years of his administration in the 1980s.
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What Do Weird Prognosticators Reveal About Tuesday’s Presidential Election?Despite professional polls done by companies, some less-than-scientific methods have predicted presidential winners with certainty.
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Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill Duel Until the End with Ad Buys, Bus ToursTodd Akin buys millions of dollars of ad time in Missouri ahead of the general election.
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West Virginia GOP Candidate Killed by Snowstorm a Week Before ElectionA West Virginia man died after heavy snowed caused a tree branch to fall on top of him.
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Santorum Calls Akin's Rape Comment ‘Dumb Thing’; Akin Calls Obama ‘Kiss Up’Todd Akin is getting some high-profile help ahead of Tuesday's election.
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Claire McCaskill’s Mother Dies; Ad Calls Todd Akin ‘Scary’Rep. Todd Akin continues to campaign a week before the election. A new ad calls the Republican "scary."
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Missouri Political Roundup from Presidential Race to Cigarette Tax InitiativeA cigarette tax and several incumbents are part of an important slate of issues before Missouri voters Nov. 6.
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‘No McCaskill’ Tour Begins as Incumbent Tries to Close Out ElectionClaire McCaskill released three new advertisements trying to convince voters to elect her.
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Outside Money Fails to Spark Missouri Senate RaceThe Missouri Senate race is just as heated in 2012 as it was six years ago, minus huge amounts of outside money.
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Claire McCaskill Stops Campaign Due to ‘Critically Ill’ MotherThe top stories of the Missouri Senate race involve Sen. Claire McCaskill's mother and Rep. Todd Akin's arrest record.
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Todd Akin Staffer Claims ‘Dog’ Nickname a ‘Joke’ as Media Dredges Shady BehaviorTodd Akin's ties to a Missouri militia and Claire McCaskill's husband were investigated for behavior that seems to contradict both candidates' stances in the 2012 election.
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Todd Akin Calls Opponent a Dog; Campaign Admits Bad ‘Analogy’Sen. Claire McCaskill claims the "war on women" continues thanks to another comment from Rep. Todd Akin.
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Newsweek’s Abandonment of Paper Should Encourage OthersAnother one bites the dust, and with good reason. -
Billboards in Ohio Warn of Voter FraudBillboards in three large cities in two swing states denounce voter fraud as a felony, punishable by jail time.
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Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill to Appear in Final Senate DebateClaire McCaskill and Todd Akin will compete for air time with the St. Louis Cardinals' playoff game just miles away.
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Westboro Baptist Church to Continue Funeral Protests Despite SetbackA federal appeals court ruled in favor of Manchester, a city of 19,000 on the outskirts of St. Louis.
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Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill Begin Critical Week of CampaigningMissouri's candidates for Senate rally supporters across the state ahead of a crucial debate in St. Louis.
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Heroic 8-Year-Old Saves Family from House FireA second grade girl awoke to her kitchen on fire before saving her four-member family.
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Todd Akin Earns Support of Rand Paul; Fundraising Numbers a MysteryRANDPAC places a six-figure ad buy in Missouri to help unseat Claire McCaskill.
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Todd Akin Gets Boost from Reality TV’s Duggar FamilyMany of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 19 children aid the campaign of Rep. Todd Akin.
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150 Arrests Culminate in Murder Charge for Deadly AccidentA St. Louis man has had around 150 arrests in his 54 years. The most recent charge may put him behind bars for life.
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Baseball Haiku: Go Crazy Folks!St. Louis Cardinals do it again!
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Newborn’s Decapitation at Birth Prompts Malpractice LawsuitKaden Ammonette died at birth in the most horrific way, according to a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Missouri Governor’s Race Turns NastyJay Nixon claims his opponent bought a vacation home with profits earned from federal money. Dave Spence called Nixon's move a "deal with the devil."
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Two More Suspects Named in Khighla Parks Murder CaseOne man is in custody and two more people are wanted regarding the murder of a teenager from Willard, Mo.
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Claire McCaskill Heads West; Todd Akin Tells Her to ‘Prove It’The race between Claire McCaskill and Todd Akin for a seat in the Senate is still a hot topic.
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AP Investigation Seemingly Proves Todd Akin’s Attack Ad ClaimSen. Claire McCaskill may have to answer questions as to why her husband received federal money since she was elected in 2006.
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Vigil Planned for Jessica Ridgeway in Kansas City AreaJessica Ridgeway's family and friends have planned a gathering at a large community park in Independence, Mo.
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Todd Akin Raises $1M Online, Picks Up NRA EndorsementBoth Missouri Senate candidates also spoke to the editorial board of the Springfield News-Leader.
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Person of Interest Arrested in Murder of Missing Mo. TeenagerOne suspect is in custody regarding the death of teenager Khighla Parks.
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Todd Akin Receives Religious Message, Nationwide Democrats Attack HimBishop Thomas Paprocki was a guest homilist in St. Louis over the weekend.
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Jessica Ridgeway Case Has Missouri ConnectionsJessica Ridgeway's father lives in Independence, Mo., and is devastated regarding his daughter's disappearance.
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Infield Fly Rule Interpreted Correctly; Atlanta Braves Fans Need to Get Over ItAtlanta Braves fans, not Major League Baseball, should be ashamed by their behavior in last night's wild card game.
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Osama Bin Laden Thriller Premieres Two Days Before ElectionThe daring raid to kill Osama bin Laden is being dramatized ahead of the general election.
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Missing Missouri Girl May Be Dead; Family Awaits Dental, DNA TestsKhighla L. Parks has been missing since Sept. 20. Two weeks later, a young girl's body turned up in Truman Lake around 80 miles from the girl's home. Are the cases related? No one knows yet.
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Todd Akin in Trouble: Pension Flap, Polls Dip, McCaskill Raises Record MoneyRep. Todd Akin's chances of winning the November general election seem to be fading fast with more bad news this week.
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St. Louis Cold War Radiation Experiments May Have Caused CancerA St. Louis-area college professor's dissertation alleges the U.S. Army irradiated up to a 40-mile area in St. Louis.
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Standoff at Southwest Missouri Catholic Church Ends PeacefullyBobby Joe McHaffie, 33, was arrested after a 90-minute standoff with police Tuesday night.
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Todd Akin’s ‘War on Women’ Started Seven Years AgoCalling the womb "climate control" and then saying abortion doctors gave procedures on women who weren't pregnant may re-ignite the so-called "War on Women" in the Republican Party.
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Thanksgiving in Springfield, Mo., On the 100-Mile DietLocally-grown foods make Thanksgiving a real treat in southwest Missouri.
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Truck Driver Charged After Wild High-Speed ChaseA wild chase ended more than six hours after it started west of Springfield, Mo.
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Missouri Tobacco Tax Proposition Backed Up by Bus TourProponents of Proposition B are ensuring the measure passes this year, unlike two previous failures dating back to 2002.
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Colin Powell Visits Southeast Missouri on TuesdayRetired general Colin Powell will speak to students and the public Tuesday evening.
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Voter Registration Fraud Allegations, by the NumbersThe Republican Party fired its lone partner in a drive to register voters ahead of the general election.
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Republicans Split on Supporting Todd AkinTodd Akin will have an uphill battle against Sen. Claire McCaskill in five weeks.
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Baby Lisa Irwin Case Anniversary Approaches with No AnswersDeborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin have been uncooperative according to police, a report refuted by the couple's lawyer.
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Ku Klux Klan Wins Injunction Against Cape Girardeau, Mo.The Traditionalist American Knights wants to place informational fliers on unoccupied cars in a southeast Missouri city.
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Todd Akin, Claire McCaskill Resort to Name-CallingTodd Akin said his opponent was not "ladylike" in this campaign. Meanwhile, McCaskill responded by saying he is extreme as compared to one particular Republican firebrand.
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Homecoming Bullies Prank Missouri SophomoreA sophomore with ADHD was nominated for the school's homecoming court, much to the dismay of her parents.
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Todd Akin Faces Bribery Complaint as He Picks Up Funding BoostRep. Todd Akin now faces bribery and ethics charges brought forth by Democrats.
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Adam Greenberg Gets His One At-BatAdam Greenberg will get one at-bat with the Miami Marlins as the 2012 MLB season closes out.
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Halloween Activities in Southwest MissouriThere are plenty of things to do for Halloween in southwest Missouri.
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Foster Parent, Former Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Child Sex AbuseA community leader in Cole Camp, Mo., faces charges he sexually abused a girl under the age of 15.
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Todd Akin Gets Support; Claire McCaskill AttacksIn a frenetic day, Todd Akin starts a bus tour and Claire McCaskill launched an attack ad.
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Nuclear Iran Doesn’t Need Mitt Romney’s Military SolutionPresident Barack Obama, in my view, has a more appropriate response to a nuclear Iran.
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Todd Akin Launches Bus Tour on Deadline DayTodd Akin is ramping up his campaign on the deadline day for changing Missouri's general election ballots.
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Cousin of Cardinal Timothy Dolan Exonerated in DubaiA vice president of a huge shipping firm was arrested in February on charges he was involved in a weapons smuggling operation.
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Spanking is Private Matter, Not Public EmbarrassmentSpanking in public schools has no place, especially in high school.
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Charges Filed in Murder of Kansas City AT&T WorkerAn AT&T worker was killed while servicing a tower in Gladstone, Mo.
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Draws Big Crowd in MissouriChris Christie was in Springfield, Mo., raising funds for Dave Spence.
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Success a Matter of Perspective in ‘60 Minutes’ InterviewsMitt Romney and President Barack Obama sat down for separate interviews with "60 Minutes" on Sunday night.
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Why Did Tim Pawlenty Quit Romney Campaign for New Lobbying Job?A former presidential candidate is ready to take over for a lobbying group associated with the financial services industry.
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Springfield Mo. E-Verify Ordinance Removed Thanks to Court SettlementThe E-Verify ordinance was controversial from the start.
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Springfield, Missouri’s, OktoberFest Village Doubles as Food FestivalTastes of the season abound at OktoberFest Village in Springfield, Missouri.
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National GOP Figures Campaign in MissouriDave Spence and Rep. Todd Akin face uphill battles against incumbents in Missouri's general election. Help is on the way.
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Key Mississippi River Bypass Set to Reopen ThursdayA key artery of the Mississippi River has been closed for almost a week due to low water levels and a broken barrier.
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Mo. Appeals Court Rules Family Can Sue Drunk Driver’s EmployerScott L. Hays was killed when he was in a single-car accident after driving drunk. His family is trying to sue his employer for damages for allegedly allowing Hays to drive home in a company vehicle while intoxicated.
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Todd Akin Launches Women’s Website After Odd SnafuRep. Todd Akin wants Missourians to believe women support him in a new segment of the candidate's website.
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Lulli Akin Ascribes 'Rape' to Republican Party Bosses' BehaviorRep. Todd Akin's wife had strong words for so-called "party bosses" in the GOP ranks. Her husband agreed, although he wished Lulli Akin might have used a word other than "rape."
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Missouri Death Row Inmate Reginald Clemons Seeks New TrialSupporters of Reginald Clemons maintain his innocence after a 20-year-old murder case.
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Pumpkin Daze Presents Unique Fall Festival in Republic, MOThe Great Pumpkin Commonwealth comes to southwest Missouri once a year for an official pumpkin weigh-in.
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Megan Boken Murder Case Highlights Cell Phone TheftTwo young men in St. Louis are being held due to their alleged murder of Megan Boken. Their target? Her cell phone, according to police.
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Missouri Might Host 2016 Democratic ConventionDepending upon how Sen. Claire McCaskill and President Barack Obama do in November, the 2016 Democratic National Convention could come to St. Louis.
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Missouri Food Pantry to Close Within Four MonthsThe Kitchen has been a fixture in northern Springfield, Mo., since 1983. Its food pantry will cease to operate by the end of 2012.
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Melinda Wadsley Makes Rare Move, Resigns as Presidential ElectorMelinda Wadsley's resignation fuels speculation that Mitt Romney's victory may not be apparent in November, even in his own party.
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St. Louis Episcopal Priest Investigated for Erotic PhotosA St. Louis-area clergyman faces misconduct charges that may be difficult to prove.
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Missouri Legislature Issues Just Eighth Veto Override in 150 YearsA controversial health care law went into effect thanks to a largely Republican legislature opposing a Democratic governor.
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No Tall Tale: Man Hooks Hand Grenade on Fishing LineA hand grenade was found by a fisherman just north of Springfield, Mo.
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Rep. Todd Akin, Protesters Show Up at Southwest Mo. RallyTodd Akin spoke to supporters in Christian County's two largest cities.
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Rep. Todd Akin Has Two Weeks to Drop OutRep. Todd Akin faces a critical deadline in two weeks whether to stay or go in his fight against Sen. Claire McCaskill. Based upon recent statements, Akin is in it to win it.
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Two Drone Protesters Convicted in Missouri Federal CourtFollowing a protest at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri in mid-April, two men face up to six months in federal prison for trespassing.
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What Can $225 Million Buy? Crunching New Presidential Fundraising NumbersThe cumulative amount of donations to both men is a staggering number considering what $225 million can buy.
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Springfield, Mo., Marijuana Ordinance May Be Short-LivedA new city ordinance in Springfield may be repealed if four city council members have their way.
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Missouri Governor’s Race Focuses on Travel Expenses, Campaign CashDave Spence plans to challenge incumbent Gov. Jay Nixon despite a lack of campaign finances two months from the general election.
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Murder-Suicide Implicated in Four St. Louis-Area DeathsA 32-year-old mother "couldn't take it anymore" and supposedly shot her three young daughters.
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Missouri Drought Eases; More Rain on the WayAlthough too late for Missouri's corn growers, some rain is better than none.
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Alleged Theft of Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns: Why Timing MattersA group claims to have stolen and copied Mitt Romney's income tax return information from his accounting firm's Tennessee office. All they want is $1 million to prevent the returns from becoming public knowledge.
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‘Fight Club’ Style Bouts Investigated at St. Louis-Area High SchoolSeveral students are being investigated by school officials and county police regarding fights a block away from Lindbergh High School in south St. Louis.
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Virgil Goode Presents Nader, Perot Problem for Presidential CandidatesVirgil Goode is on the ballot in Virginia as the Constitution Party's candidate for president, at least for now.
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Missouri Farmers Weigh in on Hurricane Isaac’s Effects, Rainfall TotalsHurricane Isaac's remnants left a swath of rain over much of Missouri over the Labor Day weekend.
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Sen. Claire McCaskill Calls National Convention ‘Just a Party’Sen. Claire McCaskill knows she has a tough fight ahead despite her opponent's gaffe two weeks ago.
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Todd Akin Still Finds Support After Republican ConventionConservative Missouri voters still believe Todd Akin is their choice for Senate in November.
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Kansas City, Joplin Prepare for Interstate 49A new four-lane divided highway will be designated Interstate 49 in western Missouri.
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More Than $500,000 Missing from University BookstoreFormer director Mark Brixey is accused of stealing more than half a million dollars.
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73,778 Available Seats, Other Democratic National Convention NumbersCharlotte, N.C., hosts the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
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Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down Ahead of General ElectionVoters in Texas will not have to show a photo ID for November's general election.
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Missouri’s Connections to Mars Curiosity RoverSeveral scientists working on the Mars Science Laboratory mission have connections to Washington University in St. Louis.
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‘Abby & Brittany’ series premiere on TLC: 5 things revealed about the conjoined twinsA new reality show follows the lives of conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel as they graduate college.Also published on:
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Ohio Voters Concerned with Energy, Voting RightsVoters in Ohio have plenty to be concerned about ahead of the general election.
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Missouri Senate Race Becomes Three-Way Tug of WarThree separate entities are battling for control of the 2012 Senate race in Missouri.
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Missouri Law Firm Challenges New Kelsey’s LawA new law in Missouri is being challenged in federal court.
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Ron Paul Supporters Fight to the EndRep. Ron Paul's supporters still aren't going away silently at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
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Springfield-Branson National Airport Faces Competition for 2013The Branson Airport will be having more flights in March due to Southwest Airlines.
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15,000 Media Credentials and Other Convention Numbers in TampaThe population of Tampa, Fla., will increase by approximately 50,000 due to people in town for the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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West Nile Virus Fatality Reported in Missouri; First Since 2008A 78-year-old from Lebanon, Mo., died in early August after contracting the West Nile virus. This is the first confirmed fatality in Missouri since 2008.
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National Political Focus on Missouri Increases SharplyRep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., have made Missouri a state with national importance in the general election.
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82 Percent Trade Deficit Reduction, Other Numbers in Romney Energy PlanMitt Romney released a specific energy plan for the United States as he stumps for votes.
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Missouri Drought Still on Despite Recent RainsMore rain is forecast for the weekend, but it may not alleviate Missouri's drought.
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Texas Democrats to Discuss Options for Removing Local JudgeLubbock County Judge Tom Head claims his worst-case scenario happens when people take up arms against a "dictator" if President Barack Obama is re-elected.
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St. Louis Police Criticized in Wake of Daylight Murder, Several RobberiesThe Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis harbors some of the city's best houses and parks.
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Missouri’s Swing State Status Could Return Thanks to Todd AkinRep. Todd Akin has a close fight with Sen. Claire McCaskill, and that may spill into the presidential campaign because of Akin's "legitimate rape" comments.
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Akin Plank and 'Ill-Conceived' Words Reshape 2012 ElectionRep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., is an embattled Senate candidate who refuses to step down.
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St. Louis Cardinals Staff Builds Five Joplin HomesThe players had an off day, but management and staff of two organizations affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball club helped build five homes in Joplin, Mo.
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Rep. Paul Ryan Stumps for Mitt Romney in All-Important PennsylvaniaRep. Paul Ryan campaigns heavily in key states after being selected by Mitt Romney as his running mate.
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Megan Boken Murder: Suspect Still at Large in Botched RobberyAuthorities are looking for a shooting suspect who killed a 23-year-old former volleyball player in broad daylight near Forest Park in St. Louis.
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Top 25 FBS College Football Games in 2012There are plenty of great college football games on tap for 2012 thanks to conference realignment.
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Missouri Tigers' Football Traditions: Plenty of Time-Honored RitualsThe Missouri Tigers head into 2012 with new traditions of winning.
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Kansas City Chiefs Team ProfileThe Kansas City Chiefs try to improve upon last year's disappointment.
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Rep. Todd Akin's 'Legitimate Rape' Comment Goes Too FarRep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., tried to formulate his views on abortion in a television interview. What he said started a firestorm of controversy.
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Voyager 2 Keeps Going and Going 35 Years After LaunchVoyager 2 has long outlived its primary mission. Yet the tiny craft that could still has a scientific team assigned to the mission 35 years after launch.
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Missouri Senate Race Heats Up at State FairgroundsSen. Claire McCaskill and Rep. Todd Akin are general election opponents sweeping through rural parts of Missouri to stump for votes.
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Southwest Missouri Finally Gets Drenching RainLarge portions of southwest Missouri had large amounts of rain, destructive winds and large hail Thursday afternoon.
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First Person: Saving Leafy, or the Cost of Rescuing My Drought-Stricken LawnDespite an exceptional drought in our area, my family has decided to try to save our crispy lawn.
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UN’s World Humanitarian Day Urges People to Help OthersWorld Humanitarian Day is an observance sponsored by the United Nations for nearly a decade.
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Missouri GOP Bus Tour Wraps After Two-Day WhirlwindSeveral GOP candidates made a tour of major cities in Missouri following the Aug. 7 primary election.
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Missouri Serves as Fitting Backdrop for National Anti-Smoking ConferenceA large conference of anti-smoking advocates is meeting for the first time since 2009.
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Radiation Belt Probes' Launch Next for NASANASA will shift its focus from Mars to the Van Allen radiation belts with a launch Aug. 23.
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Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Challenges Running Short on TimeWith less than three months until the 2012 general election, some Pennsylvania voters may be unable to vote if a new law stays on the books.
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Top 10 Pitching Seasons in MLB History: Three Perfect Games in 2012Despite three perfect games thrown in 2012, it still doesn't rank in the top 10 of the greatest seasons for pitchers in MLB history.
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Profile of the Missouri Tigers Football TeamThe Missouri Tigers have 121 years of history invested in their football program.
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Elvis Presley’s Notable Missouri Connections on 35th Anniversary of His DeathElvis Presley crisscrossed Missouri at the beginning and end of his famous career.
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Marcus Garvey, Facts and FiguresMarcus Garvey started the Back to Africa movement in the 1910s and 1920s.
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New Missouri Poll Looks Better for Obama, Bad for McCaskillSen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., faces an uphill reelection battle against Rep. Todd Akin from the St. Louis area
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Despite Corn Crop Forecasts, Missouri Corn Mazes Ready for FallCorn mazes near Missouri's largest cities are ready for family fun even though corn planters have suffered through a widespread drought.
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Kansas City Chiefs 2012 Tailgating Guide for FansThe Kansas City Chiefs' home games are always great for tailgating.
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Why University of Missouri Athletes Are Known as TigersA Union militia guarding Columbia, Mo., is responsible for providing the athletic nickname for the University of Missouri.
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84,000 Impersonators and Other Amazing Elvis Presley NumbersThousands of fans converge on Memphis for the annual Elvis Week celebration, commemorating Elvis Presley's life and death.
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New York City Bars for U.S. Open Tennis FansFans of the U.S. Open tennis tournament have several places from which to choose when deciding which bar to patronize during the two weeks of the best tennis in America.
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History Behind Mizzou’s Truman the TigerTruman the Tiger has evolved over the past 50-plus years.
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Fan Guide to Mizzou’s Faurot Field at Memorial StadiumFaurot Field has been the home of Missouri football since 1926.
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Mother Scours Southwest Missouri for Missing GirlA girl from the Kansas City area may have fled with friends to Springfield, about 170 miles to the south.
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Paul Ryan by the Numbers: $5 Trillion in Federal SavingsRep. Paul Ryan is known as a budget hawk in Congress.
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Oscar Pistorius’ Run Highlighted My London OlympicsOscar Pistorius exemplified the Olympic spirit with his participation in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Why a Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan Ticket is Doomed to FailRep. Paul Ryan from Wisconsin is supposedly the choice of Mitt Romney for his running mate.
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Julia Child Centennial Celebrations Mark TV Chef’s LegacyJulia Child's birthday is Wednesday, Aug. 15. The popular television personality would have been 100.
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Five New Presidential Polls Reveal How Negative Ads WorkThree major polls and two daily tracking polls show differing results on how negative advertising works in the presidential election.
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Tame Raccoon Deemed Wild Animal, Not Beloved Family PetA beloved family pet raccoon is going to be released into the wild, against the family's wishes.
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International Youth Day Happens SundayInternational Youth Day has been an annual observance for a dozen years.
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Rally Planned for Aug. 25 in Support of Destroyed Joplin MosqueA fundraising effort has almost reached its goal, just days after a fire completely destroyed a mosque in Joplin, Mo.