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Here's a timeless story about the way a widely cited pseudo-statistic managed to worm its way into the discourse. It all starts with a brief funding request 20 years ago that describes the outcome of a program among the Kalinga and Umili peoples in the Philippines: 2004: "From 1990-1996, a total of seven indigenous communities ...continue reading "How a fake biodiversity statistic took over the world"

Lisa Scheer at Baden Christian Child Care Center says most of the families they serve need help paying for child care. Their tuition is supposed to be paid for through state subsidies. 

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - Charges have been issued in a Major Case Squad investigation following the death of an 18-year-old in Cahokia Heights. On September 9, officers from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call on the 2400 block of Renois Lane regarding a person who had been shot and was not conscious or breathing. The victim, later identified as Damonta T. Mosley, 18, of Cahokia Heights, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Cahokia Heights Sheriff’s Department sought assistance from the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. The collaborative effort brought together 21 investigators from 16 different agencies to work on the case. The investigation led to the identification of evidence and a person of interest. On Saturday, the findings were submitted to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. Subsequently, on Sunday, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office filed charges

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MADISON — The Major Case Squad is investigating after a body was found in a Madison alleyway on Saturday morning. The Madison Police Department responded to a call just before 9 a.m. reporting a body in an alleyway near the 1600 block of 5th Street. Upon arrival, police and the coroner determined that the man, identified as 37-year-old Levell Douglas of Madison, Illinois, had died from a gunshot wound. The Major Case Squad has assigned 16 investigators to the case. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-709-7750 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Brady Cook passed for a touchdown and ran for another TD, helping No. 6 Missouri top No. 24 Boston College 27-21 on Saturday. Nate Noel rushed for 121 yards for the Tigers (3-0), who trailed 14-3 early in the second quarter. Blake Craig kicked four field goals. “Was not pretty, wasn’t…

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Two 19-year-olds were hospitalized Sunday following an overnight shooting outside a south St. Louis gas station.

Two of the region’s largest police departments have cut ties with St. Louis businessman Andy Frisella after he made disparaging remarks about female police officers during an expletive-laden rant on his podcast.

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