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Judge orders Jamilah Nasheed removed from state Senate ballot
ST. LOUIS • In a ruling that could have implications for legislative races across Missouri, a judge has ordered State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed removed from the ballot for state Senate.
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May 16, 2012 | 3:00 pm
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Illinois House votes to restore funding to childcare providers
Some state-subsidized childcare providers who were shorted by the state last month.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:36 pm
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McCaskill joins Rubio in demanding an Internet free of UN involvement
McCaskill says more awareness is needed of threats to Internet freedom.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:30 pm
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Rare case of hantavirus reported in Illinois
An Illinois resident has contracted hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease spread by rodents, state health officials said.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:20 pm
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Schools get creative with PE while reducing hours
Innovative programs fight obesity and make it fun for kids to exercise.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:15 pm
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Regional leaders postpone decision on Poplar Street Bridge ramp
ST. LOUIS • Faced with the possible loss of $30 million in Missouri highway dollars, regional leaders have agreed to postpone decision on a new Poplar Street Bridge interchange at Interstate 55.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:15 pm
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Bank robbed at gunpoint in Red Bud, Ill.
Two men displaying handguns robbed the Chester National Bank on Wednesday, authorities say.
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May 16, 2012 | 2:01 pm
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Missouri Senate moves to reinstate sales tax on out-of-state car purchases
A court decision has put Missouri car dealers at a disadvantage.
May 16, 2012 | 1:04 pm
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Bernie Bytes: Allen Craig, elite hitter
Knee issue is the only thing that's stopped him since the start of 2011 season.
May 16, 2012 | 12:45 pm
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St. Louis County police seek four suspects in armed robberies
Police say the hold-ups occurred in south St. Louis County, Crestwood and Shrewsbury.
May 16, 2012 | 12:45 pm
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Tents up at site of Rice's proposed St. Louis homeless camp
The Rev. Larry Rice said if the city tries to stop the camp, they will just keep returning.
May 16, 2012 | 11:55 am
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Time for a party and a 'Grouphug' in Old North St. Louis
PUT YOURS ARMS AROUND ME ... The local St. Louis booster group, City Affair, is soliciting photos for the second annual Grouphug event, which will be a party in Crown Square -- the 2700 block of North 14th Street just south of Crown Candy Kitchen.
May 16, 2012 | 11:50 am
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Study of KC flash mobs could offer lessons for Delmar Loop outbreak
Boredom seemed to be the main driver behind the mayhem last summer at a popular Kansas City shopping district, according to a new study of what led the large group of teens to turn violent.
May 16, 2012 | 11:13 am
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Fire guts house in St. Clair County
The fire was reported near Peacock Site and Keim roads about 9:30 a.m.
May 16, 2012 | 11:01 am
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Police fire, but miss man who pointed gun at St. Louis officers
ST. LOUIS • Police fired a shot at a 19-year-old man -- but missed -- after the suspect pointed a gun at them early Wednesday, police say.
May 16, 2012 | 10:43 am
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Alton man gets 40 years for murder
EDWARDSVILLE • An Alton man was sentenced today to 47 years in prison for killing and robbing another man in a quarrel over money.
May 16, 2012 | 10:45 am
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Todd Akin fundraising: Shuffling from lobbyist reception to country 'boogie'
He'll scoot from D.C. to the New Knights of Columbus Hall in Lincoln County.
May 16, 2012 | 10:00 am
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Gas station clerk shot after customer's credit card is declined
The store manager said some of the customers can be crazy.
May 16, 2012 | 9:30 am
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YTB announces reorganization, layoffs
CEO departs, merger in doubt
May 16, 2012 | 9:20 am
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Author speaks the language of flea markets, antique shows
Maureen Stanton will be in St. Peters tonight for the paperback launch of her book "Killer Stuff and Tons of Money."
May 16, 2012 | 8:08 am
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Missouri treasurer setting up kiosks for unclaimed property
O'FALLON, Mo. • As the state of Missouri continues to hold hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property, a new effort seeks to make it easier for the rightful owners to step forward.
May 16, 2012 | 7:53 am
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Man found shot to death in Alton
UPDATED at 9:15 a.m.
May 16, 2012 | 7:49 am
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Phone app helps book browsers avoid neck pain
There's an app for that neck pain you might feel looking at book shelves.
May 16, 2012 | 7:42 am
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Manhunt under way for groom of slain bride in Chicago area
May 16, 2012 | 7:12 am
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Soldier from Rolla killed in Afghanistan
ROLLA, Mo. • The Department of Defense says a 22-year-old soldier from Rolla died in Afghanistan.
May 16, 2012 | 6:55 am
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