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Neglect at the Center of Alleged St. Louis Child Killer's Trial

3 years 4 months ago
Two nurses who tended to Christian Ferguson in the year before he died painted a bleak picture of the nine-year-old's life with his father in Pine Lawn. Christian's father, Dawan Ferguson, stands accused of killing Christian in June of 2003 and then telling police an elaborate cover story of Christian being in the backseat of an SUV when it was stolen. Christian suffered from a severe form of Citrullinmeia, a rare genetic disorder that left him unable to digest protein.
Ryan Krull

California will vote on abortion in November

3 years 4 months ago
As usual, California leads the way: On Monday, the Democratic-controlled Legislature gave final approval to a measure that would put [abortion] before the state’s voters, in the latest countermeasure aimed at the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Senate Constitutional Amendment 10 by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) would, ...continue reading "California will vote on abortion in November"
Kevin Drum

What's new in Nashville

3 years 4 months ago
With nearly 200 new restaurants, cafes, and bars and 23 new hotels, the Music City is a perfect weekend getaway, just four hours southeast of St. Louis.
Jen Roberts

Amtrak Train Derails, Tips Over After Collision in Missouri

3 years 4 months ago
An Amtrak passenger train derailed in rural Mendon, Missouri, this afternoon after reportedly striking a dump truck that was blocking the train tracks. The accident happened at about 12:42 p.m. today, and the force of the impact caused eight train cars and two locomotives to derail and tip over. At this time there are reports of dozens of injuries and multiple fatalities, with one fatality confirmed so far.
Jaime Lees

Rep. Cori Bush hosting app challenge

3 years 4 months ago
Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced that her office is hosting a 2022 Congressional App Challenge, a competition designed to encourage middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The Challenge is designed to…
The St. Louis American Staff