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This Day in History on January 14: First Super Bowl Played in the U.S.

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= Welcome to January 14, a day that has witnessed an array of significant historical events across the globe. One of the most notable events on January 14 is the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik 1, by the Soviet Union in 1955, marking a significant milestone in the space race. While the actual launch of Sputnik 1 occurred earlier, this date is often celebrated as the start of the space age. The implications of this event were immense, as it not only showcased the technological prowess of the Soviet Union but also ignited a fierce competition between the United States and the USSR. The space race led to numerous advancements in technology and science, ultimately culminating in the moon landing in 1969. Fast forward to 1967, when the first Super Bowl was played in the United States. This championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs not only laid the foundation for what would become one of the most-watched sporting events in the world but also transformed

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Missouri prison deaths increase, bringing renewed calls for scrutiny

5 months 4 weeks ago
Deaths in Missouri prisons hit a new high in 2024. The preliminary total, 139, is two more than the 137 recorded by the Department of Corrections in each of the previous two years and represents the fourth year in the past five where deaths behind bars have averaged 10 or more a month. There were […]
Rudi Keller

St. Louis City officials address 2024 crime statistics

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ST. LOUIS - Combating crime in the city of St. Louis will be the focus of a major event with prominent city leaders on Tuesday. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, City Police Chief Robert Tracy, and Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore will speak Tuesday afternoon about the crime statistics in the city during 2024. The press [...]
Chris Regnier