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U.S. Senate GOP blocks bill proclaiming congressional support for abortion access
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate gridlocked over reproductive rights on Wednesday, when Republicans blocked Democrats from advancing a measure that would have expressed support for abortion access. The failed 49-44 procedural vote was just one in a string of votes Senate Democrats are holding this summer to highlight the differences between the two political parties […]
Vanessa Williams previews Elton John’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical
Elton John's new musical The Devil Wears Prada is currently in out-of-town previews before it moves to London's West End this fall. Vanessa Williams plays the role that Meryl Streep had…
Nirvana & Marc Jacobs file notice of settlement in copyright lawsuit
Nirvana's long-running copyright lawsuit against Marc Jacobs is set to finally come to a close.The band's Nirvana LLC entity and the fashion label filed a notice of settlement on Tuesday, according to…
U.S. House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal races
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require individuals registering to vote to provide proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections. The legislation, passed 221-198, would also require states to check their voter rolls for registered noncitizens. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE, is intended to prevent […]
Best Prime Day deals for under $100 of 2024
If you're searching for some reasonably priced goods, you’ll want to check out the best Prime Day deals under $100.
SLMPD addresses crime trends, application numbers, and more
Crime trends, business vandalism, and shootings on the Fourth of July were just a few of the many topics the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said their command staff is currently addressing.
Kirkwood pauses ball field demolition. ‘Citizen group’ could reopen site, city says
The pause is intended to give the group more time to organize and present a formal proposal to keep the site operating.
Amazon Prime Day preparations underway at Edwardsville Fulfillment Center
Amazon Prime Day is next week (July 16-17). FOX 2 was given a glimpse inside Amazon’s Edwardsville Fulfillment Center to witness the calm before Prime Day storm.
Judge orders Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to sit for deposition over possible ethics breach
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey can be questioned under oath about interactions with a Jackson County official that appear to have violated legal ethics rules, a judge ruled Tuesday. The order forcing Bailey to sit for a deposition — which legal experts interviewed by The Independent agreed was highly unusual — stems from meetings he […]
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Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley advocates for Christian nationalism
Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley addressed the idea of Christian nationalism and said he was an advocate of the ideology during a speech Monday at the National Conservative Convention.
Peter Frampton & Patti Smyth to play New York City Parks Foundation benefit gala
Peter Frampton and Scandal frontwoman Patti Smyth are set to perform at the New York City Parks Foundation Dinner & Concert gala, which will honor tennis brothers John and Patrick McEnroe with…
Illinois woman maintains innocence as she's sentenced in landlord's dismemberment
The woman from Chicago who was found guilty of killing her landlord and storing the body in a freezer maintained her innocence as she was sentenced Wednesday to 58 years in prison.
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6 months after 3 men found dead in Missouri backyard, questions remain
Six months after three Chiefs fans were found dead in a Kansas City backyard, the families have few answers.
Steelworkers back Lucas Kunce’s US Senate run in Missouri
Kunce, heavily favored in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary, will likely face off against GOP incumbent U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley in the Nov. 5 general election.
Salvador Perez leads Royals to 6-4 victory over Cardinals in opener of doubleheader
Salvador Perez drove in two runs with a homer and a single, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
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