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A ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors appears to be the strongest selling point in a Missouri ballot measure that would outlaw abortion, according to a new poll.

A vending machine in the 1st century dispensed holy water? That's … interesting.

Sixteen candidates, 10 Democrats and six Republicans, are seeking to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

Headlines from the March 17, 1926, front page include: A million gallons of seawater headed to Chicago for new Shedd Aquarium.

The photos show some teens speaking into cameras. Others pose with weapons. Some carry signs, including one showing a gas price and another that says, "Big Pimpin Blvd."

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Eight-year-old Harper Shamus got more than she bargained for out of her Make-A-Wish wish.

Armani E. Floyd, 20, of Belleville, is being held at the St. Louis City Justice Center and awaiting extradition to Illinois, according to news releases from Belleville Police Department on Monday.

“Ultimately, it’s to advance the Gospel, which is our mission. How lucky are we in St. Louis to bring these dollars in?”

Police said a juvenile male was in custody after spraying an aerosol chemical irritant into a crowd of Hazelwood West High School students on Monday.

Connie Bobo used $11 million meant to feed needy children during the COVID-19 pandemic to buy herself a mansion, purchase houses for family and fund a Mercedes-Benz for her boyfriend.

Josephine Orsan, 88, was standing near a bus stop in the 1700 block of Lemay Ferry Road about 2:30 p.m.

The Sunday storms included at least 3 tornadoes in the Metro East area, near New Athens in St. Clair County and in Monroe and Clinton counties.

MoDOT will close westbound lanes of I-70 at Florissant Road overnight Wednesday and Thursday. One lane of westbound I-70 will close at 7 p.m., and at 8 p.m. a second lane will close. Both will reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday.

Proposed legislation would give FDIC power and duty to seize bonuses, proceeds from stock sales that senior executives received in lead-up to bank failure.

St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission CEO says chosen firm will need to invest in facilities as part of deal.