Cuts in unemployment staff left Missouri unready for COVID-19 surge
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri agency that handles unemployment claims saw its staffing slashed by nearly 40% in recent…
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Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail,…
Hospitalization data flawed in Missouri, perhaps elsewhere
(AP) — With the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization rising at alarming levels, Missouri and perhaps a handful of…
In final debate, Trump gets personal, Biden hits on virus
NASHVILLE (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met for the second and last time on a…
Mail-in ballots can’t be returned in person, court rules
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri residents who want to vote by mail cannot return their ballots in person but must…
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat COVID-19: remdesivir, an antiviral medicine given through…
Next up in push for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in children
The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for children is only just beginning — a lagging start that has some…
Trump, Biden brace for final debate – with mute button
NASHVILLE (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final debate…
Hospital staff ‘demoralized’ as admissions rise in Missouri
(AP) — Hospital workers are “over-worked and demoralized” after months of battling the coronavirus, and the worst may be yet…
In debate countdown, Trump holds rally, Biden does prep
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump shunned formal debate practice Tuesday and was heading instead for another of his big…
City hopes to steer through newest wave of COVID-19
CITY HALL – After holding steady for a few weeks, coronavirus numbers are back on the rise in St. Louis.…
Trump goes after Fauci, tries to buck up campaign team
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump came out swinging Monday at Dr. Anthony Fauci, at the press and at…
Will mailed-in ballots be delivered on time?
Can you trust the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your ballot on time? If you plan on voting by mail, election officials…
Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on offense Sunday, with each campaigning in…
Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter blocked on Sunday a post from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that…
City nightspot fighting closure over mask violations
ST. LOUIS (AP) — City nightspot Reign Restaurant is fighting a closure order for alleged violations of mask and social…