Virus aid: Where things stand in Washington talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan…
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Cori Bush ousts Clay for Congress
Cori Bush, a onetime homeless woman who led protests after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, ousted longtime Rep.…
Gardner fends off challenger Carl in primary
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, whose job performance has been lauded by some civil rights…
Medicaid expansion gets voters’ nod
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Voters have approved the expansion of Medicaid, making Missouri the 38th state to offer health care…
Missouri judge asks city sheriff to suspend eviction notices
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge has asked St. Louis’ sheriff to temporarily stop serving eviction notices until officials…
Smile more? Some critics see sexism in debate over Biden VP
CHICAGO (AP) — She’s too ambitious. She’s not apologetic enough. She should smile more. The debate over Joe Biden’s running…
Black women are shaping Democratic politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Black women are often called the backbone of the Democratic Party — reliable and loyal voters whose…
Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s getting late early. President Donald Trump is privately reassuring Republicans anxious about his deficits versus Democrat Joe…
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
DETROIT (AP) — Despite fear that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson says he’s not planning to take advantage…
Baby elephant Avi dies weeks after his birth
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Avi the elephant has died weeks after his birth at the St. Louis Zoo. Zoo officials…
New mural is eye-catching public safety reminder
DOWNTOWN – Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist with the beetle brows, wears a face mask with the image of the…
Stalled coronavirus relief talks shake loose a little
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers reported progress Saturday on a huge coronavirus relief bill, as political pressure mounts to restore an…
Aid drops, rent comes due and lives change
Another month passes. The coronavirus pandemic marches on. And Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry…
FOX News contributor wins judgment against Gardner
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fox News contributor John Solomon has won a default judgment against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim…
Change laws that shield police, County prosecutor says
CLAYTON (AP) — After a third review failed to uncover enough evidence to charge the officer who fatally shot Black…
Barack Obama’s address at John Lewis’ funeral
ATLANTA (AP) — A transcript of former President Barack Obama’s address to those present at the funeral service for John…