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Lawmakers said that FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, who is stepping down March 31, did not provide adequate answers during their probe into how the agency responded to Boeing decisions that contributed to two deadly 737 Max crashes.

The extended Missouri Senate filibusters about congressional redistricting is a reminder about how bitter and divisive this issue can be. This year it has involved an historically long Senate filibuster, objections by women legislators about the tone of the debate, a tweet by the governor’s communications director that escalated the gender issue and repeated arguments […]

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Our city. Our schools. Our future. This city’s future is as bright or dark as the quality of its schools. When St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) was founded in the mid-19th century, it quickly rose to prominence as one of the finest school districts in the nation. This contributed to the economic and cultural boom […]

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The Mercy health system said it is returning to pre-pandemic visitor policies for the hospitals in the St. Louis area for most patients. A spokeswoman for the hospital systems said visitors won't be screened when they enter Mercy facilities but will still be required to wear a medical-grade mask. Also, visitor restrictions will remain for Covid-positive patients. The spokeswoman said policies may differ based on the location, and visitors should check with the hospital or facility before they arrive. The…

The state is taking an average of 70 days to process typical applications — longer than the 45 days allowed by federal law.

Missouri's seven state-run veterans homes are so short on workers they are running at 50% capacity. Low pay, difficult work, and COVID issues are at the heart of the shortage. Meanwhile, many veterans are on a waiting list and the state is losing out on VA reimbursement money.

Robert Kuttner joins Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti on Breaking Points to discuss the role of China in gumming up supply chains.

Congresswomen Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) are leading an effort to address “Long COVID” cases in the U.S.

Here's how St. Louis' largest nonprofits break down in terms of revenue, employees, budget and more.

A federal court found that an Arizona utility that crushed rooftop solar was not protected from antitrust laws.

ST. LOUIS - A procession is planned Friday for an officer who will be released from rehab after being injured in the line of duty. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Delvion Mitchell was hit by a car on I-64 near Boyle on January 24. Supporters plan a procession around midday as he is released. Mitchell is one [...]

New UN report highlights how warming temperatures are upending nature's life cycles — with devastating impacts on agriculture and biodiversity.

ST. LOUIS - Friday morning has clear skies and temperatures in the teens. It will be quiet Friday with sunny skies and temps near 40. The St. Louis area will stay dry this weekend. Temperatures will be in the 30s Saturday and on Sunday high temps will be near 60. The area will see more [...]

O'FALLON, Mo. - A driver lost control on the ice late Thursday night in O'Fallon, Missouri and crashed into a house. That accident happened just before midnight on Westridge Drive. The driver hit a patch of ice and lost control. The car left a gaping hole in the house. The driver was okay. The homeowner [...]

Ringo Starr stopped by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday to talk about his latest photo book, Lifted: Fab Images and Memories of My Life with The Beatles from Across the Universe, which features…

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From the early days in the 1800s on, there has been continuing controversy over immigration policy and bias, from nationality to religion. And, I believe, the process to become a U.S. citizen should be conducted in an organized, thoughtful and legal manner.