Before retiring, Roy Blunt can cement his legacy of liberty by protecting gay marriage

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Apr 16

Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...

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Apr 14

Teamsters make another move toward GOP, give $5,000 to Sen. Josh Hawley: The union has yet to endorse for president.

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Apr 09

7 more states sue over Biden student loan plan: Seven states announced Tuesday they were suing the Education Department over President Biden’s SAVE income-driven ...

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Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief

The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.

The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.

Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.

In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.

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Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.: The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/13/business/biden-save-student-loans-courts.html

Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation

A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.

Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.

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Apr 18

Wentzville’s robotics team is elite. It’s aiming to be the best in the world.: Wentzville’s Ratchet Rockers robotics team is one of the country's best ...

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Apr 18

Oh so now Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley are concerned about impeachment, Constitution? | Opinion

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Apr 15

These 10 billionaires in Kansas and Missouri are worth over $100B. Who they are: These people got their fortunes from Koch Industries, Bass Pro Shops and the ...

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The Kansas City Star

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Apr 17

‘All are welcome’: Mayor Lucas invites migrants overwhelming other cities to work in KC

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‘Like a cigar bar without the cigars’: New KC area cocktail bar spotlights the whiskey

kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article287785020.html

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Apr 11

Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.

axios.com/2024/04/11/missouri-senate-lucas-kunce-josh-hawley-fundraising

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Apr 09

Missouri executes Brian Dorsey for 2006 killings of his cousin and her husband: A Missouri man has been executed for killing his cousin and her husband nearly ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Apr 17

Is the new ‘Civil War’ movie a preview of our real divided American future? | Opinion

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 11

Here in the great Harry Truman’s hometown, we see just how much he was like Joe Biden | Opinion

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Apr 17

Supreme Court Backs St. Louis Police Officer on Discriminatory Transfer: The US Supreme Court made it easier for employees to sue over discriminatory job ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-a-battle-over-playing-catch-in-a-ballwin-backyard-reaches-a-fevered-pitch/article_baad468e-f8ed-11ee-8f72-734484e3a7a1.html

Apr 14

Messenger: A battle over playing catch in a Ballwin backyard reaches a fevered pitch

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Apr 16

Royals and Chiefs broke KC record with campaign spending on failed stadium tax vote

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Apr 17

Supreme Court makes it easier to file workplace discrimination claims: The justices unanimously ruled that employees do not need to prove harm to career ...

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Apr 09

Missouri AG Bailey files lawsuit to block Biden’s latest student loan forgiveness plan

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Apr 17

This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes

inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html

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Insider (news website)

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Apr 10

More GOP states sue to block student-debt relief through SAVE plan: Missouri's attorney general led a new lawsuit to block student-loan repayment through the ...

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Apr 07

Skills she learned on the court paying off for Fayetteville’s McMorris: As the Final Four frenzy captivates America, Fayette County’s Latonya McMorris is ...

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Apr 08

MAGA ‘Prophets’: The Eclipse Is a Warning to Repent — and Follow Trump: Trump is on a mission from God, according to MAGA prophets Julie Green and Larry Ballard

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stltoday.com/opinion/column/opinion-a-humane-choice-decline-to-sign-the-abortion-petition/article_4953e9aa-f6b0-11ee-bf1e-57924b9b93f9.html

Apr 12

Opinion: A humane choice: Decline to sign the abortion petition: A vice president of Live Action writes that Missouri has been free of "violent elective ...

Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State': In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade ...

apnews.com/article/girls-state-movie-b354330e759b7bef0a68edfa2afe488d

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Apr 03

Right-wing candidates defeated in school board elections across St. Louis area: Voters defeated conservative candidates Tuesday in a sweeping rebuke of ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-advances-measure-shielding-bayer-from-roundup-lawsuits/article_d903cab6-fcc3-11ee-b848-eb3d2328c4cc.html

Apr 17

Missouri House advances measure shielding Bayer from Roundup lawsuits: The legislation needs one more vote in the House before advancing to the Senate for ...

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The Kansas City Star

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Apr 12

Roger Marshall and Eric Schmitt only push sham Mayorkas impeachment to boost Trump | Opinion

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The Des Moines Register

eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/goat-kansas-city-bridge/73272483007/

Apr 12

Runaway goat that scaled bridge 'like a four-legged Spider-Man' rescued in Kansas City

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Apr 12

Court rules Missouri AG entitled to certain Planned Parenthood transgender care records

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Apr 11

These 10 billionaires in Kansas and Missouri are worth over $100B. Who they are: These people got their fortunes from Koch Industries, Bass Pro Shops and the ...

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Apr 08

Traffic heavy, slow-moving on southbound I-55, other routes to eclipse totality areas

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Apr 10

Man executed by lethal injection in Missouri: A man sentenced to death for the murder of his cousin and her husband in 2006 has now been executed by lethal ...

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MO lawmakers pass massive education bill targeting 4-day weeks, boosting private schools

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Apr 09

Where are Roger Marshall, Josh Hawley when Big Tech blocks free speech close to home? | Opinion

kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287483475.html

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Mar 31

Third employee of weekly newspaper in Kansas sues over police raid that sparked a firestorm

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PBS

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Apr 05

In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future: After one Missouri district approved a new contract with historic raises ...

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Missouri House speaker mum on ethics probe, ends press conference after two questions

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Apr 17

MoBot wins grant to develop U City outdoor play space for young children: The $75,000 grant will help construct a nature-rich play space at the Julia Goldstein ...

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How a new decision from the Supreme Court complicates the DEI landscape: The decision will likely be good for workers who believe they've been discriminated ...

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Apr 17

31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...

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NPR

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Death Row Spiritual Advisors Find “Profound, Lived Love in Unlikely Places” - StoryCorps

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Apr 17

Missouri lawmakers consider adding alert system for missing Black youth: The Ebony Alert would be similar to the Amber Alert and Silver Alert.

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stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/wesley-bell-holds-big-money-lead-over-cori-bush-in-us-house-race/article_d435afb6-fc16-11ee-b56b-2b7dbf6562c0.html

Apr 17

Wesley Bell holds big money lead over Cori Bush in US House race: Bell’s campaign has about $1.14 million cash on hand, compared to about $529,000 for Bush ...

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Apr 18

The Supreme Court Just Complicated Employer Diversity Initiatives: The US Supreme Court’s ruling that a St. Louis police sergeant can sue over a job transfer she ...

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Apr 17

NYC Migrants Are Being Welcomed by Kansas City’s Mayor to Fill Jobs: The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, has a message for migrants eager to leave New York ...

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Apr 11

Missouri Senate votes to raise legal age to marry to 18: A proposal to change the minimum legal marriage age from 16 to 18 with no exceptions won first-round ...

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Mar 31

Inside Gary, Indiana’s Suit Against the Gun Industry: For 25 years, gunmakers have repeatedly tried to end one city’s lawsuit over illegal gun sales. Meanwhile ...

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Apr 08

Authorities arrest Missouri man listed as fugitive since January in Capitol riot case

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PBS

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Apr 08

In St. Louis, a historic teacher pay hike, and bigger questions about the future: After one Missouri district approved a new contract with historic raises ...

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Apr 07

St. Louis-area school races: Money, turnout and a rejection of ‘partisan politics’

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Apr 18

Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice

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Apr 17

Former St Louis undercover officer gets $23m after beating by police colleagues: Luther Hall was severely injured by his own colleagues while undercover at a ...

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Apr 03

With abortion vote looming, Missouri House OKs plan to make it harder to change constitution

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Apr 02

Van-lifers reveal the most difficult challenges of roving lifestyle: 'Everything is 10 times harder'

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Apr 16

Missouri abortion rights campaign raises nearly $5 million ahead of signature deadline

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stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/we-beg-you-former-boarding-school-students-urge-missouri-ag-to-investigate-abuse/article_2474189a-fb5a-11ee-b7ee-b3de56bf23b7.html

Apr 15

‘We beg you.’ Former boarding school students urge Missouri AG to investigate abuse

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Apr 09

Trump’s Calculus on Abortion, and Iran’s Secret Smuggling Network: Plus, the fight against “deepnudes.”

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Apr 18

Messenger: Missouri House speaker’s lawyer offers ironic advice: Secrecy never works

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-senate-takes-up-renewed-push-to-defund-planned-parenthood/article_ca1490a0-f69a-11ee-a614-73b5ee007ea0.html

Apr 09

Missouri Senate takes up renewed push to defund Planned Parenthood: Democrats say the proposal is political theater in an election year.

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Apr 10

FBI arrests Missouri man for allegedly assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Apr 04

The US is seeing a stadium construction boom. Who’s paying for it?: A proposed sales tax hike to fund stadium projects in Kansas City failed this week at the ...

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Apr 11

Quinton Lucas ‘happy to share all I know!’ about failed stadium bid? Let’s see proof | Opinion

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Apr 13

Rise in US executions masks deep divide between states on use of death penalty: Some of the 27 states that have the death penalty have not executed anyone in ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/13/us-death-penalty-executions-rise

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-oks-bill-toughening-penalties-for-trafficking-fentanyl/article_b64910c8-fc12-11ee-a766-c3e510be43d3.html

Apr 17

Missouri House OKs bill toughening penalties for trafficking fentanyl: The measure, which passed the House Monday evening on a 108-25 vote with 21 lawmakers ...

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The Kansas City Star

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Apr 11

Missouri Senate votes — almost unanimously — to ban teens under 18 from getting married

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Apr 03

Royals and Chiefs’ big strikeout doesn’t mean KC rejects new and improved stadiums | Opinion

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Quick Glance: Chiefs, Royals Face Uncertain Future After Sales Tax Vote Loss in Kansas City

The future of the Chiefs and Royals is uncertain after a loss in a sales tax vote in Jackson County, Missouri.

Voters rejected extending the sales tax through 2064, prompting the teams to seek alternative financial options.

The teams' rejected proposal for Jackson County included extensive renovation plans for Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium.

The Chiefs and Royals must now decide on their next steps while efforts are made to keep the teams in Kansas City.

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Apr 04

Republican-backed ballot question on abortion would ask voters to enshrine near-total ban

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Apr 12

Parson appoints KC Democrat to tax commission. A new candidate emerges to replace him

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Apr 03

Facing Execution, Brian Dorsey Says Missouri Paid His Lawyers Too Little: Some death penalty lawyers get paid the same no matter how long they work on a case ...

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Apr 01

Things Will Be Different This Time at the Chattanooga Volkswagen Plant: “Momentum this time is way better than the first two times we’ve tried to unionize ...

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Apr 06

Condemned inmate could face 'surgery without anesthesia' if good vein is elusive, lawyers say

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$197m coastal beach protection project to be undertaken in St Mary: ST MARY, Jamaica - A $197-million contract has been signed for the Annotto Bay Coastal ...

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Apr 10

Messenger: Beware of Missouri’s ballot candy. It saps democracy and leaves a bad taste.

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Missouri county declares state of emergency amid suspected ransomware attack: Outage occurs on same day as special election, but election offices remain open.

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Hearing the Voices of Grenfell Tower: The survivors of the deadly 2017 London fire speak in a theatre piece opening at St. Ann’s Warehouse, Rebecca Mead writes.

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