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UPDATESt. Clair County Clerk resigns
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KSDK) - St. Clair County Clerk Bob Delaney handed in his resignation Wednesday morning. The resignation comes amidst a complaint from a county employee alleging sexual harassment, race and gender discrimination and wrongful termination. The embattled clerk called the allegations "bogus" -- and says he wants to get out of politics without dragging his family ...
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Slay signs letter asking for food stamp evaluation in purchasing sugary drinks
JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier. Mayors from cities including St. Louis, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used for soda and other sugary drinks. They say in a ...
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Man arrested for Kirkwood murder
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (KSDK) - A 19-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening at a south county motel in connection to a Kirkwood murder. ...
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Disabled mother child freed in modern day slavery case
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKYC) -- A disabled mother and her daughter, 6, were discovered being held captive in an Ashland home for two years and the four who kept them there are in custody now. The woman was "disabled" after a childhood head injury and functions on a teenage level, according to federal officials. Federal officials aren't saying much except that the investigation began ...
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Final report on JJs explosion delayed due to need for more data Missouri Public Service Commission says
Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence ...
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Missouri Man Who Set Wife on Fire Arrested
A Missouri man who set his wife on fire and evaded capture for more than 24 hours was arrested Tuesday night and charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action and arson, according to the local sheriffs office. Willard Hunt, of Higbee was found at approximately 8:30 p.m., wandering the railroad tracks behind a residential community. "Hunt dropped to his knees and said he was ...
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In Berlin Obama pays tribute to Berliners and Western values
Sumi Somaskanda, Special for USA TODAY BERLIN - President Obama told Berliners in a speech Wednesday at the iconic Brandenburg Gate that he was proud to pay tribute to a city that was divided for decades after World War II by a wall erected by the former totalitarian Soviet Union. "It is citizens who choose whether to be defined by a wall or whether to tear it down," Obama said. ...
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Chiefs Q A Quarterbacks Coach Matt Nagy
The Kansas City Chiefs are just over one month away from reporting to training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, including the team's QBs and rookies, who are slated to arrive on Monday, July 22. From there, the team continues on its 2013 journey that began in January with the hiring of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, general manager John Dorsey and the entire coaching staff, including Chiefs ...
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Man pleads guilty in Missouri teens stabbing death
Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence ...
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Woman pleads guilty in St. Louis dog neglect case
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A St. Louis woman has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor animal abuse charges for nearly starving her two dogs to death, then tossing one in a trash bin behind her ...
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Mo. lawmakers to review capital needs Medicaid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri Senate committee plans to study the state's construction needs while the House will create two panels to focus on the Medicaid program for the ...
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St. Louis teacher accused of shoving student
Charges were filed Tuesday against 33-year-old Peter J. Sheppard. Police say the female student was shoved in a classroom at Gateway STEM High School, a magnet school that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and ...
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Mules infielder signs with Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals 1st round pick pitcher Rob Kaminsky. UPI/Bill Greenblatt The St. Louis Cardinals signed nine players including seven draft picks and two non-drafted free agents, which included the inking of one of their first round draft picks. 28th overall selection from St. Joseph's Regional High School in New Jersey, left-handed pitcher Rob Kaminsky was at Busch Stadium. Also ...
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County library foundation offers award for teen
Teens who work or volunteer at a county library branch may be eligible for a $1,000 award.The St. Louis County Library Foundation's annual Sidney Johnson Learning Award is in its fourth year. Eligible applicants are 12-18 years old, live in the library district, and have demonstrated outstanding service to the library. The application deadline is July 31.The winner receives $1,000 and an ...
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Breakfast with Bernie Can the Spurs recover in Game 7
On this episode of Breakfast With Bernie, the Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz discusses the end of Game 6 of the NBA Finals and looks ahead to ...
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Rally against crime in Bevo Mill neighborhood
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - On Wednesday night, south St. Louis residents living in the Bevo Mill neighborhood have a chance to discuss the recent crime in the area. The Bosnian Chamber of Commerce on 5039 Gravois, is hosting a crime prevention meeting at 6 p.m. The chamber's president says police officers will be attending the meeting. In the past 30 days, two convenience store clerks were shot ...
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Witness to evil Priests diary of SLU exorcism
Click here to read the diary . When Pat McGonigle's series on the history of the exorcism in St. Louis was airing last fall, he received a phone call from a woman that he can't ...
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BLOG Pat recalls spooky phone call on Exorcist anniversary
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - I couldn't resist sharing an unforgettable phone call from a local woman last fall in honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the movie 'The Exorcist.' It's a story from her past that she insists is true, we'll leave it up to you to decide. ...
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Vatterott College told to pay woman $13 million
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri woman has won a $13 million judgment against Vatterott College in a lawsuit over advice she was given during enrollment at the ...
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Missourinet Mornings Molina could be making history
I’m glad to be back after a few days off. Not really a restful, extended weekend, but I think I’m refreshed and ready to get back into the swing of things. Speaking of swings, how about Yadier Molina? He has a chance to be the first catcher in the NL to win a batting title since 1942! Shane Robinson, I don’t fault the Cardinals reserve for doing what he did, but trying to play ...
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Missouri education officials recommend preschool tests
Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence ...
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Tornado cleanup tab for St. Charles Co. $2.4M
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- The tornado that ripped through St. Charles County in late May, and flooding that has ravaged portions of the county, are proving ...
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Untreated waste discharged at St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A broken valve at a pump station is blamed for the discharge of untreated wastewater into the River des Peres in south St. Louis, then into the Mississippi ...
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Cheating on MAP testing alleged in Camdenton
CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) -- State education officials are investigating allegations of cheating on annual state testing given to students at Camdenton Middle ...
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Haith adds former Drake coach to his bench
Mark Phelps Mizzou Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced the hiring of former Drake University Head Coach Mark Phelps as an assistant coach.Phelps replaces Rick Carter who took the head job at Xavier. Phelps was fired after last season. Drake went 77-86 in five seasons. Phelps has 17 seasons of experience as both a head coach and assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level and three of ...
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Kansas City women focus on micro-finance
Kansas City women are trying to make an impact in the world by teaming up with micro-finance providers for people living in poverty.
All too often charitable causes and organisations looking for funding focus on symptomatic poverty, responding to the causes of poverty worldwide in a similar manner to a doctor giving a patient painkillers for a cancer tumor instead of removing the tumor. We donate so that children in poverty around the world can get food, education, clothing, medicines and various other basic needs. But it doesn’t solve the problem of why they’re in poverty in the first place. Read more
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