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Police find two dead in separate apartmentsFARMINGTON — Police responded to a duplex on Potosi Street where two residents died in separate apartments of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Friday, November 6, 2009 8:06 AM CST
Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspectWASHINGTON (AP) — His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars. He required counseling as a medical student because of problems with patients.
Friday, November 6, 2009 7:58 AM CST
Officials say public defenders system on verge of collapseShould a St. Francois County man charged with serious crimes be represented by the public defender’s office or should he be denied a public defender because he was represented by a private attorney at one point in his case?
Friday, November 6, 2009 7:58 AM CST
Traffic stop nets drug arrestDESLOGE — A 41-year-old Park Hills man was arrested last week after a traffic stop turned into what police call a methamphetamine-related arrest. The traffic stop occurred at 1:40 a.m. on Highway 67 near Desloge.
Friday, November 6, 2009 7:58 AM CST
Seeds Of WisdomThe 6th annual Seeds of Wisdom fair for women over the age of 35 took place Thursday morning. The fair is sponsored by Parkland Health Center, BJC Behavioral Health and BJC Home Health and Hospice. Women received information on nutrition and cooking demonstration, treatment and prevention of heart disease and exercise and staying in shape. Dr. Nancy Wegge was the special keynote speaker talking about balance in life. Pictured are women at the fair having their blood drawn. The event was held at the Farmington Community Centene Center.
Friday, November 6, 2009 7:58 AM CST
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Mega Millions winning numbers
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Missouri defeats Truman St. in exhibition, 96-33
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DNR laying off 48, far below original estimate
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Ga. man accused in 1976 Mo. slaying in court
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- A 65-year-old Georgia man accused of killing a former University of Missouri student more than 30 years ago is a devoted father who "absolutely" didn't commit the crime, his attorney said....
Top AP News
Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base....
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name....
Decision day for health care in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency....
Police: Fla. shooting suspect was angry at company
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago....
Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
KABUL (AP) -- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords....
U.S.
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here is a look at some of the victims....
After immigrant killed in NY, others tell of abuse
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Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military base....
NY town marks year since immigrant fatally stabbed
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) -- The family of an Ecuadorean man slain on a Long Island street will be among those participating in a candlelight vigil and memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the killing....
Police: Fla. shooting suspect was angry at company
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World
Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander
DANANG, Vietnam (AP) -- On the day his side lost the Vietnam War, Hung Ba Le fled his homeland at the age of 5 in a fishing trawler crammed with 400 refugees. Thirty-four years later, he made an unlikely homecoming - as the commander of a U.S. Navy destroyer....
US official: Troop increase under new Afghan plan
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G-20 officials to wrestle over economic imbalances
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Afghan gov't says UN representative out of line
KABUL (AP) -- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and warlords....
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) -- Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with her shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts....
Politics
Decision day for health care in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency....
Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history
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AP Sources: Rampage gun purchased legally
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday....
Science
Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A space elevator may not be rocket science but it can be just as complicated - and rewarding....
Sea lions killed, but Columbia salmon toll rises
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Genetic tests for UK asylum seekers draw criticism
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World leaders needed at talks to cut climate deal
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Caribbean, Gulf spared widespread coral damage
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Health
In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only
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Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine
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Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got swine flu vaccine
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New gene therapy halts 2 boys' rare brain disease
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WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide
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Strange
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SKorean woman passes driver's exam on 950th try
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time. The aspiring driver spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees, but until now had failed to score the minimum 60 out of a possible 100 points needed to get behind the wheel for a driving test....
Oregon man charged with DUI after 911 call
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NZ lawmaker sculpted in cow manure
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Pa. prostitution case tossed over gov't-funded sex
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Tech
AT&T completes delayed Centennial acquisition
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Earnings Preview: Electronic Arts
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Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs
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Mass. receives money for broadband mapping
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Report: Minn. needs significant Internet upgrades
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Internet speeds in more than four-fifths of Minnesota are too slow to support technologies that could draw new jobs, take cars off the roads and bring new services to people in their homes, a new report said Friday....
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