The fifth season of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan" concludes with a very special guest: U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. A highly acclaimed writer and artist in her own right, Harjo joined the podcast to discuss Bob Dylan's “All Along the Watchtower," as well as Jimi Hendrix's classic cover.
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said in a statement on Friday that the federal government had notified state officials that the funds would be paused until "detailed justification" was provided for pending child care payments.
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The senator joined four other Republicans in voting to halt Trump's ability to take military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. -
For 17 years, Love Columbia has been serving families and individuals in need across the community. In early 2026, the nonprofit will take a major step forward with the opening of Love Forward, a new housing complex designed to support even more families facing housing instability. -
New research from the University of Missouri has found that an AI tool could be helpful in more efficiently diagnosing and treating autistic children in rural Missouri. -
In the potential TIF district, the city would use the redirected funds to do things like help fix aging stormwater infrastructure and road improvements. -
State Rep. Will Jobe filed a resolution requesting an impeachment investigation of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over his handling of a redistricting referendum. -
Kansas City and other World Cup host cities are eagerly waiting to learn where teams will set up their base camps for the 2026 tournament. The locations would serve as a place where teams can practice and train.
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Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. -
Hundreds of protesters have been killed in Iran, rights groups say, as President Trump threatened "strong" military action. -
A suspect is charged with arson in a fire that burned through a synagogue in Mississippi. Flames and smoke destroyed its library, housing Torahs.
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The Missouri Department of Conservation will open a period of public comment on the proposed changes on January 15. -
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Ameren aims to make more power in Callaway County, siting solar panels near the company's nuclear facility.
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