New rule could allow gas, firing squads for executions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is quietly amending its execution protocols, no longer requiring federal death sentences to be…
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Trump says he’ll leave if Electoral College seats Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would leave the White House if the Electoral College formalized…
At home for the holidays, help block COVID-19
No over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s condo. No flying to a beach gathering with the family…
Death penalty not on table for two Sweetie Pie’s suspects
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they won’t seek the death penalty against two people tied to the…
Five years after Ferguson report, progress has been slow
Dr. L.J. Punch was glued to the television on the night of Nov. 24, 2014. That night, the country learned…
Many Missouri tenants lack legal counsel during eviction proceedings
When disabled veteran Eddie Logan learned his landlord had filed for his eviction, he began gathering evidence of what he…
Hospital bed, ICU capacity becoming more limited in Missouri
(AP) — Hospital beds across Missouri are nearly four-fifths full, and capacity is even more limited in intensive care units…
Criminal justice reformers cheer multiple election victories
NEW YORK (AP) — Almost six months after the death of George Floyd, criminal justice reform advocates are cheering the…
Black clergy, United Way to launch anti-coronavirus effort
NEW YORK (AP) — Black clergy leaders are joining forces with the United Way of New York City for a…
April ballot will ask city voters to extend earnings tax
CITY HALL – St. Louis once again will ask voters for permission to impose its 1 percent earnings tax for…
Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — One spent the week at his home in Delaware carefully trying to build a government and preparing…
Library will go back to only curbside pickup as virus spreads
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Public Library will close all its branches to the public temporarily on Nov. 26,…
CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel
NEW YORK (AP) — With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans…
Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, an extraordinary victory for Democrats who pushed…
Mask mandates cut virus’ spread here, SLU study shows
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mask mandates in St. Louis and St. Louis County slowed the spread of the coronavirus this…
Tiny house village planned near downtown
CITY HALL (AP) — St. Louis is planning a village of tiny homes to provide shelter for the homeless, and…