Early this morning, police were searching for two men who reportedly robbed a popular Central West End eatery as they prepared to close shop. According to reports, the armed men threatened workers and stole money and alcohol from the restaurant on Euclid and Maryland Plaza around 1:15 a.m. Monday. Authorities said someone at the restaurant, […]
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Michael Jackson wins four AMAs, Taylor Swift named ‘Artist of the Year’
Michael Jackson made history by posthumously winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but surprisingly teen country singer Taylor Swift was named the year’s favorite artist, which led her to being the evening’s top winner. The 19-year-old took the show’s top award, giving Jackson his only loss of the night, and giving her five […]
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Kurt Warner leads Cardinals past Rams
Even though he spent the second half of the game on the sidelines following a heavy hit by O.J. Atogwe, Kurt Warner had already done enough to make it three straight victories over his former team in the stadium where he rose to stardom. Warner threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns while building a […]
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St. Louis named second most dangerous city, O’Fallon among safest
Ironically, two regions in the St. Louis area have very different distinctions following the release of the CQ Press’ Safest Cities in America list. The rankings released today show that St. Louis is the second most dangerous city in the nation, while O’Fallon is the 14th safest. Camden, New Jersey beat out St. Louis for […]
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Wesley Snipes’ attorneys ask appeals court to reconsider prison sentence
According to the Associated Press, attorneys for Wesley Snipes asked a federal appeals court yesterday (Fri., Nov. 20) to review an “unreasonable” three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges. Attorneys for the star of the Blade trilogy and other films also argued the actor should […]
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Rockets keep Tracy McGrady on ice following surgery
Even though seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady is anxious to get back to the court, the Houston Rockets are playing it safe, by giving him more time to heal. McGrady had microfracture surgery on his left knee in February, but insisted before last night’s (Fri., Nov. 20) game against the Atlanta Hawks that he had recovered. […]
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Fight promoters file $ 1 million dollar lawsuit against DMX
According to Allhiphop.com, DMX is the subject of a new $1 million dollar lawsuit for backing out of a celebrity boxing match scheduled to take place in December in Birmingham, Alabama. DMX was originally scheduled to fight boxer/actor Eric Martinez during an event titled “Alabama Pride,” promoted by Thunder Promotions. The rapper was scheduled to […]
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Game plan for Matt Holliday: How to keep fromgetting robbed by Scott Boras
Here we go. The baseball free agency season is now underway. With that comes a lot of rhetoric, hype and just plain foolishness. The Cardinals will be in the fray this fall and winter, and they have a plan. A simple plan that I like. Matt Holliday is a player they would like to have […]
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Plea deal reached in Wal-Mart line cutting case
According to the Associated Press, a black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts. The deal announced Friday night means 24-year-old Heather Ellis will avoid a felony conviction for her part in a January 2007 […]
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Judge Jimmy Edwards to receive award today from Supreme Court Justice
Judge Jimmy Edwards, on behalf of the 22nd Judicial Circuit (St. Louis city), is scheduled to receive the Permanency Award, to be presented by Supreme Court Judge Mary Russell, during a special ceremony at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 20) at the St. Louis City Courthouse in St. Louis. This is the second time the […]