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Southwest Airlines passengers at St. Louis Lambert International Airport faced unusually long lines Sunday morning, as large crowds - many from a major convention - created delays at check-in and baggage drop-off.

July 12 and 13 are days marked by pivotal moments that have rippled across history, influencing politics, culture, science, and society worldwide. One of the most significant events occurring on July 12 was the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. This battle, fought in Ireland, was a decisive clash between the forces of the deposed King James II and William of Orange, who had taken the English throne during the Glorious Revolution. The victory of William’s forces not only secured his reign but also had lasting implications for the religious and political landscape of Ireland and the British Isles. The battle is commemorated annually, reflecting the deep historical and cultural impact it has had, particularly in Northern Ireland. On a different cultural note, July 12 also commemorates the birthday of notable figures such as Henry David Thoreau, born in 1817. Thoreau was a renowned American essayist, poet, and philosopher, celebrated for his reflections on nature, civil disobedience,

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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]

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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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In the first survey of Montserrat-born British artist Veronica Ryan, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents more than 100 sculptures, textiles and works on paper, accounting for four decades of her […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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The Urban League of Metro St. Louis is organizing 'Food Truck Saturday' events to provide around 1,000 hot meals each week to tornado victims, with the final event scheduled for July 19th and a return to a normal distribution schedule on July 26th.

Police are enforcing a curfew for minors in St. Louis from midnight to 5 AM to protect young people and reduce community tension, with parents being advised to check their children's whereabouts to prevent incidents.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that following his lawsuit as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, the Trump administration has committed to exempting the plaintiff states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices (MCD) into communities across the United States. The devices, which turn semi-automatic firearms into machine-guns, are illegal under Illinois law. According to Raoul, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made submissions in the litigation expressly confirming to a judge that it will not return forced reset triggers (FRTs) in Illinois or the other plaintiff states. In addition, Rare Breed Triggers, the country’s largest purveyor of FRTs, has confirmed in court filings that it will not sell any FRTs in the plaintiff states. As a result of the critical concessions, the coalition is withdrawing its motion for a preliminary injunction based on a notice that lays out these

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced plans to indiscriminately fire hundreds of civil service and Foreign Service Officers: “Once again, Trump’s illegal, chaotic actions are putting our servicemembers at greater risk, undermining our national security and making all Americans less safe. It was Trump’s first Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis, who said ‘If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition…’ “Our diplomats are the first line of defense around the world, anticipating crises and providing invaluable expertise to help prevent conflicts from exploding into catastrophes. By deciding to indiscriminately fire hundreds of these devoted patriots without regard for their merit, expertise, Veteran status or years of experience, Trump is guaranteeing our nation’s response to foreign threats will be les

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