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Preston Keres/Office of Communications-Photography Services Center/United States Department of AgricultureA recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found working-age rural residents die from natural causes at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. And that gap has widened over the years.
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Genesis Charter School in Kansas City will stay open, despite the Missouri State Board of Education's attempt to revoke its charter.
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More states than ever are gearing up to vote on abortion rights this fall, including Republican-led Missouri. There, voters could show the issue isn't a down-ballot Democratic dream everywhere.
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More than 300 protesters called for the university to share how it invests its endowment fund and remove their support from any organizations that support Israel and its war on Gaza.
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Domestic violence victims are utilizing hotlines more often — but experts say this likely reflects a growth in awareness of assistance options as well as courage.
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The protest follows a letter from students, faculty and staff accusing Washington University leaders of curtailing their freedom of speech.
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CWD was found in eight new counties, but MDC said prevalence remains "exceptionally low."
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Proponents have characterized schools’ role in the process as unnecessary and outdated, and said parents should have the largest role.
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Nationwide, rents and the cost of living are increasing. Eviction filings are "a great indicator of housing insecurity," says a researcher from Princeton University's Eviction Lab.
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The Green Party's presidential candidate spoke in Columbia about a platform for civil liberties, peace, public health and a third-party system.
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Washington University officials said that all arrested demonstrators will be charged with trespassing and that some of them also will be charged with resisting arrest and assault over skirmishes with police.
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A newly released report by the Strada Education Foundation explores whether a college education is worth it. According to new data, it is for many in Missouri and Illinois.