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Politics
3:44 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Gov. Nixon considers upping state regulators' clout in federal utility cases

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Gov. Jay Nixon considers signing legislation that would allow state regulators to intervene in federal utility cases.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is considering whether to sign legislation that would let state regulators intervene in federal utility cases.

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Monkey See
3:44 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media

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David Cross and Portia de Rossi in a scene from Arrested Development, which returns on Netflix on May 26.

Originally published on Tue May 21, 2013 4:43 pm

Arrested Development returning via Netflix? Just another old-media brand reviving itself on new media.

The TV show, which originally ran on Fox from 2003 to 2006 and unveils new episodes on Netflix next weekend, finds itself in splendid company. Radiohead, Louis C.K., Veronica Mars — all found their audiences with promotion and distribution from big studios and networks. Radiohead was signed to a major music label. Louis C.K. enjoyed HBO specials and TV shows. And Veronica Mars ran on two TV networks for three years.

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Reporter's Notebook
3:41 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Discovering A Family Member's Lost Time In Amsterdam

Originally published on Tue May 21, 2013 4:43 pm

When I found out that one of my cousins — now 88 — had hidden from the Nazis in Amsterdam, just like Anne Frank, it was a revelation. It made me want to know more about my cousin's life and story.

"I like to analyze what happens and to put it in writing; that gives you neatness in your head, and that is what I'm after," says my cousin, retired Judge Suzanne Hoogendijk. She was 87 at the time, and was talking about why she loved being a judge. But delving into her personal past was another matter.

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The Salt
3:40 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

African Cities Test The Limits Of Living With Livestock

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Sheep graze in the street last year in Cairo.

Originally published on Tue May 21, 2013 4:18 pm

Raising chickens has become so fashionable among some urban Americans that there's now a market for chicken diapers, as we reported this month.

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Shots - Health News
3:38 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

A Catch For Insurers That Cut Deductibles For Healthy People

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How much is my deductible?

Health insurance deductibles typically only go one direction: up.

It's not unusual for people these days to be responsible for paying thousands of dollars in medical claims before most plan benefits kick in.

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The Two-Way
3:32 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

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The new Xbox One entertainment and gaming system was unveiled Tuesday by Microsoft. The console includes live TV and advanced voice commands.

Originally published on Wed May 22, 2013 11:44 am

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey to becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for nearly eight years.

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Education
3:27 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

MU Provost names new interim dean of MU Graduate School

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Leona Rubin will serve as the interim dean of the MU Graduate School.

Leona Rubin, professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named interim dean of the MU Graduate School.

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The Two-Way
3:12 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Gandhi Artifacts Could Fetch Steep Prices At Auction

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A picture of Gandhi taken on July 24, 1931 in New Delhi.

Artifacts that once belonged to Mohandas K. Gandhi, the Indian independence leader who took a vow of poverty, could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction.

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Business
3:05 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

No Columbia airline revenue guarantee payout for April

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For the second month in a row, the City of Columbia will not have to pay American Airlines due to positive sales.

The City of Columbia announced today that no money will come out of the Air Service Revenue Guarantee fund for the month of April. This is the second month in a row which American Airlines did not require a payment from the fund.

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The Salt
3:01 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Vertical 'Pinkhouses:' The Future Of Urban Farming?

The idea of vertical farming is all the rage right now. Architects and engineers have come up with spectacular concepts for lofty buildings that could function as urban food centers of the future.

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