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4:41 pm
Wed May 23, 2012

Leniency sought for Mo. man in Iraq sanctions case

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Supporters of a Columbia man sentenced to three years in prison for sending money to Iraq despite federal sanctions are organizing an effort to commute his federal sentence.

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Science, Health and Technology
4:32 pm
Wed May 23, 2012

Corps: States can help improve flood forecasting

Credit Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oscar Sanchez / US Department of Agriculture
Missouri river flooding in Sioux City, Iowa, South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, on June 8, 2011. Levees were built near homes to prevent the Missouri river from flooding properties.

The top military officer in charge of managing the Missouri River system says the agency needs help from states to improve its ability to predict water runoff.

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Politics
3:57 pm
Wed May 23, 2012

Mo National Guard exempt from Sunshine Law

Credit Ann Keyes / Missouri National Guard
Missouri National Guard Soldiers with the 117th Engineer Team work search and rescue missions in Joplin, Mo., just hours after a deadly tornado passed through.

Missouri National Guard members have been disciplined for looting in Joplin after the massive tornado.

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Politics
9:11 am
Wed May 23, 2012

One year on, Joplin remembers tornado

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Joplin was devastated by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011, killing 161.

Much of Joplin fell silent to mark the precise moment the city was hit by a tornado one year ago.

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Science, Health and Technology
2:54 pm
Tue May 22, 2012

Women's and Children's Hospital closing ICU

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Women's and Children's Hospital

A Columbia hospital says it will close its adult intensive care unit next month because it is not being used enough.

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Politics
6:14 pm
Mon May 21, 2012

St. Louis institutions file birth control suits

The Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities of St. Louis are among dozens of Roman Catholic institutions suing the Obama administration over a mandate that most employers provide birth control coverage.

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Politics
5:54 pm
Mon May 21, 2012

Obama to speak at Joplin High School Graduation

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Joplin High School's Class of 2012 will cap a senior year marked by tragedy and perseverance Monday night with a commencement speech by President Barack Obama.

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Politics
9:16 am
Mon May 21, 2012

Columbia lawmakers to consider new tent regulations

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The city is hosting a public input session at 5 p.m. tuesday at City Hall to discuss proposed changes to tent regulations.

Columbia officials are working on changes to local rules governing tents after a collapse in St. Louis last month killed one person and hurt 100 more.

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Weather
9:06 am
Mon May 21, 2012

Joplin rebuilding continues on tornado's one-year anniversary

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The Joplin tornado killed 161 people.

A year after the deadliest tornado in decades hit southwest Missouri, the images remain indelible.

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Politics
5:15 pm
Thu May 17, 2012

Mo. lawmakers pass extending fee for DNA samples

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Missouri lawmakers have voted to continue a fee for collecting DNA samples from criminals.

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