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GOP shuts down bill, shutdown continues
A House Republican effort to move a bill to reopen government and avert an impending default collapsed late Tuesday when it became apparent that House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, did not have the votes to pass it. The lack of any concrete plan in either chamber, divisions within the GOP, and the complexity of Senate […]
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St. Louis Cardinals lead NLCS 3-1
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 4-2 victory, and move within one game of their fourth National League pennant in 10 years. Two scoreless innings began the game, though the Dodgers were close to striking first. After a bases-loaded scare in the bottom of the second, Lance Lynn struck out […]
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LL Cool J and NWA among Rock Hall nominees
An eclectic mix of music icons makes up the ballot to join The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s next class. Grunge group Nirvana join the ranks of other first-time nominees such as Linda Ronstadt, Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates and Yes. Also on the ballot are returning favorites from last year such as Chic, […]
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Mavis Thompson sworn in as St. Louis City License Collector
On Friday, Gov. Jay Nixon announced the appointment of Mavis T. Thompson, of St. Louis, as the St. Louis City License Collector. Thompson will complete the unexpired term of Michael McMillan and will run for election in August 2014. “Thompson’s depth of experience and dedication to public service will serve the people of St. Louis […]
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Senators say deal to end shutdown is near
Senate leaders said Monday they are close to an agreement to reopen government and avoid an unprecedented U.S. debt default before the Thursday deadline. A flurry of negotiations occurred throughout the day as Reid and his Republican counterpart, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, engaged with each other, their own members, House Speaker John […]
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Queen Latifah, Patti Labelle among ‘Black Girls Rock’ honorees
Patti Labelle and Queen Latifah will be among those honored as part of the Black Girls Rock! awards show on BET. Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond announced the show’s honorees in a statement on Monday. Other honorees include tennis champion Venus Williams, screenwriter-producer Mara Brock Akil, ballet dancer Misty Copeland, community organizer Ameena Matthews […]
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Cards fall to Dodgers in Game 3
Hyun-Jin Ryu outpitched Adam Wainwright with seven innings of three-hit ball, Adrian Gonzalez’s RBI double ended a 1-for-17 drought for the Dodgers with runners in scoring position, and Los Angeles got back into the NL championship series with a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. After going 22 innings without a […]
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Olympic Gold Gala next Tuesday to benefit JJK Center
Tickets are still being sold for the first-ever Olympic Gold Gala hosted by three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Richard Mark, president and CEO of Ameren Illinois, will chair the event to be held next Tuesday, October 22 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ball Park located at 1 S. Broadway near Busch Stadium. […]
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‘Master Chef’ runner up Joshua Marks found dead in Chicago
Police told CNN that report that “Master Chef” runner up Joshua Marks was found dead in a south side Chicago alley Friday night. He reportedly suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Marks was 26. At the time of his death Police spokesman John Mirabelli told CNN, the possibility of suicide had not been […]