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Santana seeking continued success vs. As
With Brett Anderson sidelined for at least another month with a stress fracture in his right foot, one of the best offenses in baseball is in need of an ace. "We have people who can step in," manager Bob Melvin said. "I feel we have a deep organization." Tommy Milone may not have the win-loss record to show it, but he could certainly contribute in that role. Milone, who ...
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St. Louisans dream of $600 million Powerball jackpot
Tracy Laufer, 52, (left) and his father, Bud Laufer, 78, of Sunset Hills, talk about wow they would spend their Powerball winnings. (Video by Joel Currier / ...
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Two late homers derail Shields solid effort
KC@OAK: Lough's RBI double puts Royals on the board OAKLAND -- James Shields hasn't been giving up much lately. But he hasn't been getting much support either. That pattern prevailed again on Friday night as Shields and the Royals lost to the Oakland Athletics, 2-1, in front of 14,602 fans at O.co Coliseum. Adam Rosales' leadoff home run off Shields in the eighth inning ...
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People can will themselves to be happier upbeat music helps
People can successfully change their moods and try to be happier. Elijah Wood (L) and Robin Williams, cast members in the animated motion picture comedy "Happy Feet Two", attend the premiere of the film at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on November 13, 2011. UPI/Jim ...
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One St. Louis charter school to close another in trouble
One charter school announced Friday it will close. Another is fighting to stay open.One year after the Missouri Board of Education voted to shutter the six Imagine charter schools for academic failure, the city faces losing two charter schools for very different ...
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Sherpa Speaking of jet pilots and publishers
Altitude above you, runway behind you, and two seconds ago.I appreciate pilots who have a sense of humor, as long as they're the best pilot available that day. And that line of thinking brings me to the next ...
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Mascoutah mom charged with providing booze before sons fatal crash
A Mascoutah woman is facing a felony charge as well as prosecutors' claims that she provided alcohol to her son, causing his fatal car crash near Belleville in January.The St. Clair County State's Attorney's office on Wednesday charged Ginger G. Zehner-Denton, 39, with unlawful delivery of alcohol.Charging documents accused her of buying a six-pack of Bud Light and a pint of Evan ...
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A law degree for tenacious child with a mind open to possibility
Washington University campus to accept a degree as a law school graduate.The roots that brought Kevin Fritz to law school in St. Louis were planted in a kid who wouldn't allow the ...
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Farrah Fazal hosts special about drug addiction
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - On Friday night NewsChannel 5's Farrah Fazal hosted a 15 minute special about drug addiciton. Click the video players above and to the left to watch all three parts of the ...
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Cards hold on vs. Brewers after Freeses grand slam
MIL@STL: Freese crushes a grand slam in the first ST. LOUIS -- Alone, one swing will not erase a tumultuous six weeks for David Freese. It won't serve as a cure-all for all the trouble he's having finding a consistent swing and making the right pitch selection. But the third baseman certainly hopes that it can kick start his trip on the path back. With a first-inning grand slam on ...
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MLB St. Louis 7 Milwaukee 6
David Freese put St. Louis in front with a grand slam during a five-run first inning Friday and the Cardinals then fought off Milwaukee for a 7-6 victory. St. Louis had a 6-0 lead through three innings, but it took 3 2/3 innings of scoreless work by the Cardinals' bull pen to ensure the win. The Brewers battled back on the heroics ...
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is busy behind the scenes
One day after Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday on May 8, she picked up her Missouri drivers license. One week later, she died in a traffic accident while texting on her phone. The Harrisonville High School freshman, a repeat honor roll student and Future Farmers of America competitor, was driving alone on Thursday afternoon, only blocks from her ...
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Missouri General Assembly wraps up historic session
One day after Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday on May 8, she picked up her Missouri drivers license. One week later, she died in a traffic accident while texting on her phone. The Harrisonville High School freshman, a repeat honor roll student and Future Farmers of America competitor, was driving alone on Thursday afternoon, only blocks from her ...
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Senate advances gay rights bill for first time ever
o Senate Minority Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, didn't get her bill across the finish line Friday. But she still won a victory.Thirty minutes before adjournment Friday, the Missouri Senate passed her bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against gays and lesbians in Missouri. The vote was 19-11.The chamber is dominated by conservative, white, Republican men. Nine of them ...
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St. Louis man gets life for triple killing at Minn. home
A Minnesota judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to life in prison without parole for the fatal shootings of a Brooklyn Park, Minn., home day care provider and her elderly parents last year.Hennepin County Judge Todd Barnette on Friday gave Eddie Mosley, 35, three consecutive life sentences without parole.Barnette found Eddie Mosley guilty of three counts of first-degree murder after hearing the ...
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PGA adopts St. Louis charity idea goes national
ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KSDK) - The Senior PGA championship in St. Louis is right around the corner. Organizers at Bellerive Country Club were wondering how they could found a charitable arm to go along with the tournament. They're idea, called PGA REACH, has now been adopted by the PGA nationally and the program will be affiliated with every championship tournament from now on. On Monday May ...
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Cahokia police investigate death of 4-month-old baby
CAHOKIA, Ill. (KSDK) - Cahokia police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old baby. The child died around 6:15 a.m. Thursday at a home on Plum Street in Cahokia. Police say the child suffocated while in bed with the parents, but they believe the suffocation was accidental. For information on safe sleep for babies, visit the SIDS Resources website or call 1-800-421-3511. ...
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Lough called up inserted into lineup in right field
Email OAKLAND -- There was no delay in getting David Lough right into the Royals' lineup when he reported on Friday. Called up to replace injured outfielder Jarrod Dyson, Lough was playing right field and leading off against the Oakland A's. It was a hurry-up trip from Omaha, where he was playing for the Royals' Pacific Coast League club. For a while on Thursday, Lough ...
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Boyer leaving Royals system seeks contract in Japan
OAKLAND -- Right-hander Blaine Boyer has exercised an out clause in his contract and has been released by the Royals' Triple-A club at Omaha so he could pursue a contract with a Japanese team. Boyer, pitching in relief, had an 0-1 record and a 3.00 ERA in 13 games for the Storm Chasers. In 15 innings, he had 18 strikeouts against three walks. A veteran of 233 big league games with ...
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Top prospect Starling undergoes laser eye surgery
top prospect , underwent Lasik eye surgery on Thursday in Kansas City and is expected to return playing almost immediately. Starling underwent the laser procedure after he complained of not being able to see the ball well during night games, according to J.J. Picollo, the Royals' assistant general manager of scouting and player development. In 35 games for the Class A Lexington Legends, ...
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Gov. Nixon praises legislature for work on budget mental services education says it ‘fell flat’ on Medicaid expansion tax credit reform
Gov. Jay Nixon says the Missouri Legislature made significant progress in some key areas, such as expanding access to mental health services, funding higher education on a performance outcomes-based model, and creating business incentives to bolster the economy. He says the legislature worked in the final week of session to fund First Steps, so children with special needs can access early ...
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Liquor bill blocked at sessions end
JEFFERSON CITY o The Missouri House has advanced liquor legislation that has been the topic of intense lobbying and several lawsuits ...
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Tax credit bill sales tax hike fail as Missouri legislators adjourn
The Missouri legislative session ended with frustration all around Friday when lawmakers failed to pass a bill reining in two large tax credit programs to make room for new ones.Sen. Brad Lager, R-Savannah, killed the overhaul in a sharply worded attack in which he said the last-ditch compromise on the table was far too generous to developers and showed that the Legislature was ...
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Scar tissue delays Westbrooks recovery
Email ST. LOUIS -- Initially hopeful that elbow discomfort would sideline him for only two starts, Jake Westbrook is now bracing for a slightly longer-than-expected stay on the disabled list. Additional tests on Westbrook's right elbow this week revealed a build up of scar tissue, which required a second cortisone shot in the elbow. The shot, which Westbrook had on Thursday, precludes him ...
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Top prospect Wacha continues to roll at Triple-A
Email ST. LOUIS -- Highly touted pitching prospect Michael Wacha lowered his season ERA to 1.89 ERA with the most dominant start of his professional career on Thursday. Wacha, the Cardinals' top pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, retired the first 13 Tacoma batters he faced en route to finishing seven innings for the third time this season. Rich Poythress' home run cost Wacha ...
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Missouri just as good for travelling as far away places
Missouri is known as the Show-Me State, and although the exact origins of this odd term are as varied as they are uncertain, there certainly is much that the state of Missouri has to show tourists, both local and out-of-state alike. During these times of recession, when distant travel is prohibitive, now might be the time for Missourians to turn their attention to destinations closer to home.
Missouri is a tourist destination of diversity; it may not rank up there with Florida, California, New York and Louisiana, but it home to two of the largest metropolitan areas in the country (Kansas City Metropolitan Area and Greater St Louis). There are also interesting smaller towns that have made a name for themselves as being visitor friendly, while several significant natural areas make the state a popular destination for nature lovers. Read more
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