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What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown

2 weeks 5 days ago
Congress could soon resume food aid benefits that were paused at the start of November. How fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state. Some experts say it could be quicker in states that have not loaded debit cards with any benefits yet than in those that have provided partial payments. President Donald Trump's administration halted payments for the program used by 1 in 8 Americans due to the government shutdown. It has been subject to seesawing legal decisions ever since. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to keep on hold lower-court rulings that the government should immediately fully fund the program.
GEOFF MULVIHILL

People in your state just can't pronounce this word correctly, report suggests

2 weeks 5 days ago
(NEXSTAR) – The English language can certainly be a bit confusing at times. Some words have multiple meanings, like "clear," "light" and "mine." Other words sound exactly the same but have different meanings and spellings, like "their," "there" and "they're." And some words just don't sound anything like they're spelled, giving trouble to Americans every [...]
Nick Jachim

Epstein alleges Trump 'knew about the girls' in emails released by House Democrats

2 weeks 5 days ago
Emails released by Democrats show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein telling associates in the 2010s that “of course” President Trump knew about his relationships with underage girls. The three emails, released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, show Epstein’s correspondence with his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as columnist and [...]
Emily Brooks

The Polar Express Train Ride returns to St. Louis Union Station

2 weeks 5 days ago
ST. LOUIS - The Polar Express Train Ride is set to begin at St. Louis Union Station, offering a magical holiday experience for families. The holiday event is set to kick off Friday, Nov. 14 and will run through Tuesday, Dec. 30. The train will operate daily at 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and [...]
Nick Gladney

Update: Person found safe in St. Louis County

2 weeks 5 days ago
Update: According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the subject was located at a local hospital and is safe ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Person Advisory was issued Wednesday after a person was reported missing in St. Louis County.
Nick Gladney

Goodbye coats: Warmer and dry the rest of the week

2 weeks 5 days ago
ST. LOUIS - Not so cold out the door Wednesday morning, but you’ll still need a coat or jacket. Some areas have dropped into the 30s. Sunshine Wednesday with lighter winds, highs in the mid-60s. There will be another chance to see the Aurora borealis Wednesday night, though it may be a bit tougher to [...]
Angela Hutti