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stltoday.com/life-entertainment/local/books/beloved-author-jodi-picoult-coming-to-st-louis-county-library/article_ed13c572-032d-11ef-857d-93b315d16136.html

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Beloved author Jodi Picoult coming to St. Louis County Library: The St. Louis County Library will host Jodi Picoult on Sept. 4 at its new event space at the ...

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McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl

nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/mcdonalds-worker-15-left-with-fractured-skull-after-man-stomps-head/

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Apr 21

'Antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous': White House responds to chaos at Columbia

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stltoday.com/news/local/business/boeing-buys-gkn-factory-in-hazelwood-saving-550-jobs/article_536ed6de-01b4-11ef-af1b-ffbd0896f85c.html

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Boeing buys GKN factory in Hazelwood, saving 550 jobs: Boeing’s deal for GKN Aerospace’s Hazelwood plant comes at a crucial moment for the defense contractor and ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/metro/centene-donates-ferguson-building-to-urban-league-the-nonprofits-largest-donation/article_bdc77706-0318-11ef-bd58-f7b04eb781e1.html

Apr 25

Centene donates Ferguson building to Urban League, the nonprofit's largest donation

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Apr 23

UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/

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stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html

Apr 16

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/education/st-monica-in-creve-coeur-becomes-latest-catholic-school-to-close-because-of-low-enrollment/article_808ac10e-fe90-11ee-b516-fb4737dafbf6.html

Apr 19

St. Monica in Creve Coeur becomes latest Catholic school to close because of low enrollment

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Apr 18

Santos taunts Kimmel ahead of court: ‘This is your dream coming true’: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is calling out comedian Jimmy Kimmel ahead of his case ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602893-santos-kimmel-court-cameo/

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Apr 17

Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate voted to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/mayorkas-impeachment-senate-immigration-border/

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Apr 24

Missouri passes bill to block funding for Planned Parenthood. It heads to governor’s desk

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287972980.html

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Apr 18

Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/st-louis-officer-beating-settlement.html

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Apr 25

These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds: It’s not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing “clean air,” so how can you really know?

thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4618044-these-cities-have-the-dirtiest-air-new-report-finds/

Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges

Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.

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Apr 20

Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/business/economy/uaw-union-future.html

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Apr 25

Catholic graduate school and media group buys Boeing retreat near Florissant: The Augustine Institute will work with the Archdiocese of St. Louis on educational ...

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Apr 16

Santos campaign committee raised nothing in March : A new campaign committee for former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised nothing last month for the ousted ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595520-santos-campaign-committee-march/

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Apr 23

4-year-old accidentally shoots self while sitting in bed next to mom, Missouri cops say

sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287902760.html

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Apr 14

GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.

axios.com/2024/04/14/george-santos-house-floor-republicans

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Apr 25

Boeing's defense business turns a profit. St. Louis plant to make more F/A-18 fighter jets.

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Apr 14

Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...

apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4

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stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/charges-upgraded-in-beating-of-teenage-girl-at-st-louis-county-mcdonalds/article_624ea0da-00bf-11ef-b8c9-ef5d055c5981.html

Apr 23

Charges upgraded in beating of teenage girl at St. Louis County McDonald's: Video of the attack showed a man dragging a 15-year-old girl by her braids ...

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Apr 22

Careers with Fake Lives: Parable of the Trump Era: Republican George Santos is not the only fabricator on Trump's trail. Will lying by authoritarian characters ...

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Apr 17

US Supreme Court widens scope of workplace bias suits: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday made it easier to bring certain workplace discrimination lawsuits in a ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-gives-boost-st-louis-cop-who-sued-over-job-transfer-2024-04-17/

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Houston Chronicle

houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/houston-nasa-astronaut-loral-o-hara-19394076.php

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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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stltoday.com/news/local/business/the-gateway-pundit-says-attacks-coming-from-all-sides-led-to-bankruptcy/article_7990380c-0318-11ef-91b4-b76ec828b07e.html

Apr 25

The Gateway Pundit says 'attacks coming from all sides' led to bankruptcy: The Gateway Pundit, a right-wing St. Louis website, filed for bankruptcy protection ...

Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation

The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.

The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.

Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.

Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.

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Apr 22

Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion

kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287906450.html

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stltoday.com/news/local/business/lambert-adding-new-flights-from-st-louis-to-montreal-san-francisco/article_c4fc7be0-0320-11ef-9a76-1b1f47fa187e.html

Apr 25

Lambert adding new flights from St. Louis to Montreal, San Francisco: Direct flights to San Francisco took among the longest to return after airlines canceled ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-approves-resolution-that-would-make-constitution-harder-to-amend/article_16818394-0307-11ef-9dc4-d310e293af6b.html

Apr 25

Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.

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Apr 19

Missouri AG threatens legal action after KC Mayor Lucas makes pro-immigration comment

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287836080.html

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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.

axios.com/2024/04/14/teamsters-donation-josh-hawley-senate-republicans

Metro (British newspaper)

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McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after brutal attack: A teenage girl working at a McDonald's in St Louis County was stomped to the ground by ...

metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/mcdonalds-worker-15-left-fractured-skull-brutal-attack-20704628/

$McDonald's worker, 15, left with fractured skull after brutal attack$

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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4582814-7-more-states-sue-over-biden-student-loan-plan/

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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Cyclists build first mountain bike trail in St. Louis, in Carondelet Park: The sport is booming in St. Louis. But city riders have few choices other than ...

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stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-wentzville-superintendent-is-the-latest-to-exit-the-culture-war-battlefield/article_e515ef0a-fe80-11ee-800d-5b5fb9a6e8fa.html

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Editorial: Wentzville superintendent is the latest to exit the culture-war battlefield

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Kansas GOP rep says he won’t run for reelection: Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in November ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4602635-kansas-gop-rep-says-he-wont-run-for-reelection/

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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

kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287804195.html

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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 ...

kansascity.com/news/local/article287596760.html

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stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/st-louis-police-considering-move-to-11-hour-shifts-for-officers/article_ef021110-fce1-11ee-bdc3-3b5d50556598.html

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St. Louis police considering move to 11-hour shifts for officers: St. Louis police leadership is considering moving officers from eight-hour shifts to 11-hour ...

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Apr 17

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

kansascity.com/news/local/article287778580.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 25

Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287975175.html

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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 ...

apnews.com/article/missouri-execution-brian-dorsey-1a7801bb6fc42e666d95daa68a2b2ce1

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St. Louis braces for $26 million earnings tax hit: New budget documents estimate the city will miss out on about 10% of current revenues from the taxes ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/supreme-court-backs-worker-suits-over-discriminatory-transfers

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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

kansascity.com/news/local/article287712165.html

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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 ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/supreme-court-employee-discrimination-muldrow-police/

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Apr 09

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

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287513000.html

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Apr 22

Trump’s Immunity Lawyer Has a Long History of Fighting Abortion Access: Trump’s lawyer spent his time fighting Planned Parenthood, before he argued the president ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-immunity-lawyer-abortion-supreme-cour-1235008376/

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The Charlotte Observer

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I’m an OB-GYN in a red state. The Supreme Court might put my patients’ lives at risk | Opinion

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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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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stltoday.com/news/local/metro/st-louis-region-receives-rough-marks-on-air-quality-report-cards-including-one-f/article_bc334998-028b-11ef-923b-3f844b104987.html

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St. Louis region receives rough marks on air quality ‘report cards,’ including one F

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Believe it or not, Republicans, Democrats banned racist Kansas housing rules together | Opinion

kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287844545.html

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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/north-st-louis-county-cities-back-special-sales-tax-district-for-roads-sidewalks/article_78bca208-00c5-11ef-bd6e-5f03b8d86a7b.html

Apr 23

North St. Louis County cities back special sales tax district for roads, sidewalks

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Insider (news website)

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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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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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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

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/eclipse-trump-maga-prophets-1235000663/

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stltoday.com/opinion/column/opinion-st-louis-city-and-county-are-collaborating-against-crime/article_ac895c60-fe91-11ee-90dd-1fe2d7feba58.html

Apr 25

Opinion: St. Louis city and county are collaborating against crime: The leaders of the St. Louis County and City police departments write about their support for ...

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stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/bellefontaine-neighbors-chose-a-police-chief-he-interviewed-with-a-different-city-the-next-day/article_03c66b90-01a7-11ef-bb54-53e3f6c47c15.html

Apr 25

Bellefontaine Neighbors chose a police chief. He interviewed with a different city the next day.

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Apr 23

Why Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City doesn’t need a sanctuary city resolution

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287951995.html

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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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Apr 15

$31.8 million St. Louis County Library building announces opening dates: The Clark Family Branch, on the site of the old administrative building, encompasses 74 ...

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Apr 20

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 ...

axios.com/2024/04/18/supreme-court-dei-muldrow-st-louis

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stltoday.com/news/local/education/parents-upset-over-failed-attempt-to-save-st-monica-catholic-school-in-creve-coeur/article_772a33a0-0337-11ef-8c78-9fc8e9b553a8.html

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Parents upset over failed attempt to save St. Monica Catholic School in Creve Coeur

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A ban on noncompetes and expansion of overtime: What new US rules mean for KC workers

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What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...

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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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stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/st-louis-police-chief-back-at-capitol-to-oppose-state-takeover/article_f8b5e48c-026f-11ef-ae5c-ab941ae2de1d.html

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St. Louis police chief back at Capitol to oppose state takeover: Tracy told a state Senate committee Wednesday he would not have accepted the post if he thought ...

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Apr 25

‘Lviv Is Ukraine’: Warsaw Assures It Has No Territorial Claims to Ukraine: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski flatly contradicted Kremlin propaganda by ...

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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

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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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