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Robert Quinn, a former St. Louis Rams player, was arrested early Friday following a crash in South Carolina that involved multiple vehicles.

Five Years Ago This week in 2020, the libel tourism of Devin Nunes was continuing to highlight the problems of weak anti-SLAPP laws. A patent troll got smacked down by an appeals court, while there was a twist in Oracle’s attacks on Google, and Apple became the latest company to up the ante in abusing […]

Returning to the scene of the alleged crime five days after the robbery, Mosley was recognized by Foot Locker employees, who immediately called police.

Republicans need to figure out a way to fund their giant tax cut for the rich, and in a huge surprise their answer turns out to be benefit cuts for the poor. But check out how they're trying to frame it: STRENGTHEN MEDICARE FOR SENIORS MAKING MEDICAID WORK FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE REIMAGINING THE AFFORDABLE ...continue reading "Republicans officially unveil their plan: tax cuts for the rich paid for by the poor"

A St. Louis alderwoman is proposing a significant shift in the city's governance, a plan that would strip the mayor of power in favor of a city administrator.

The folks at the University of Michigan who do the monthly Survey of Consumer Sentiment have a whole bunch of interesting stuff they released yesterday. First up, as soon as Donald Trump was elected uncertainty over inflation surged upward: At the same time, as talk of tariffs ramped up, a lot of people decided it ...continue reading "Donald Trump’s election hasn’t been great for the economy"

An overnight fire, sparked when a sheet of ice fell onto an HVAC unit, caused widespread damage to a church in St. Clair, Missouri.

ALTON — Alton, Illinois, has been named one of the "50 most charming small towns in America" by HGTV, a recognition that celebrates its unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural heritage. The announcement was made as part of a broader initiative by the home improvement network aimed at highlighting small towns across the United States. Located at the confluence of Route 66 and the Great River Road, Alton is known for its striking limestone bluffs and is considered one of the premier locations in the country for viewing bald eagles. HGTV noted several historical highlights of Alton, including its role in American history as the site of the last debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, as well as Lincoln's only duel. The town also played a vital role in the Underground Railroad during the Civil War, contributing to its rich and complex narrative. Alton is the hometown of Robert Wadlow, known as the World's Tallest Man at 8 feet 11.1 inche

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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Bob McCulloch "was unforgiving of sinners. His bumper sticker read, "Release Fish Not Felons.