Census Bureau will miss deadline
The Census Bureau will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, a delay…
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Hawley to contest Biden’s Electoral College win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said Wednesday that he would raise objections next week when Congress meets to…
The year that was: 2020 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – It looked as if St. Louis was starting just another year, when news came that a mysterious…
After a tumultuous 2020, Black leaders weigh next steps
DETROIT (AP) — As a barrier-breaking year draws to a close, there’s one undeniable fact: the strength of Black political…
Missouri begins vaccinations at long-term care facilities
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Missouri began receiving the vaccine for COVID-19 on…
A divided nation asks: What holds U.S. together?
Elections are meant to resolve arguments. This one inflamed them. Weeks after the votes have been counted and the winners…
Opinion: As bicentennial nears, who are ‘Missourians’?
The year 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of statehood for Missouri — Aug. 10, to be exact. Almost seven years ago,…
U.S. taking hard look at variant of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials believe the coronavirus mutation that set off alarms in parts of Britain is no…
Trump signs bill funding government, COVID relief
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of…
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that’s no…
Virus, other problems threaten to throw off homeless census
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The swanky, billion-dollar casinos of Las Vegas are bedecked with shining towers, neon signs and eye-popping…
Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in balance
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — After tossing a grenade that threatens to blow up a massive COVID relief and government…
Tech-averse Missouri Senate makes changes because of virus
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri’s tradition-bound Senate is installing an audio monitoring system in its committee hearing rooms so employees,…
Study proposes changes in city police
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-d0HQN6nk&w=560&h=315] CITY HALL – A national consulting firm is proposing major changes in the city police designed to improve…
Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump threatened late Tuesday to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of…
$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses…