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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule enacted following a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that defined a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock attachment as a machine gun, which is generally prohibited under federal law. The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited […]

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Authorities are asking for the public's help with finding two suspects in connection with a series of thefts at the St. Louis Hilton-Ballpark Hotel.

Nothing you see on the shelves is there by accident.

A Nashville police officer, Sean Herman, 33, has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony official misconduct after allegedly appearing in an adult video on OnlyFans while on duty. Herman was fired one day after detectives became aware of the video last month.

Upcoming raises were approved Thursday for the vast majority of Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District employees.

U2 has released the next installment in their digital series, U2 To Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides, this time dedicated to the track "Mofo," from their ninth studio…

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The Department of Justice, headed by Merrick B. Garland, has told House Republicans—who held Merrick B. Garland in contempt two days ago—that it will not be pursuing charges against Merrick B. Garland, who is their boss. I'm glad that's all cleared up.

Pitney Bowes, a global shipping and mailing company, recently opened a St. Louis-area service center.

A former University City mayor and councilman have filed a lawsuit challenging a recently-approved plan to renovate two historic buildings without a public vote.

From the Sports Business Journal. The field of potential suitors for the National Women's Soccer League’s 16th franchise is coming into focus following last Friday’s preliminary bid deadline. What's not yet clear is whether Nashville submitted a bid, but the city is part of the conversation surrounding the expansion. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell previously said he is in support of bringing women's professional sports to Music City. "I have no objection to Major League Baseball being…

The Riverfront Times, a St. Louis-based newspaper, has recently resurfaced with new content on their website and social media, but the identity of the new owner remains unknown.

The toy's warped squares are based on a mathematical shape called a hyperbolic paraboloid.

Midwest BankCentre and Together Credit Union are among the lenders participating in a program offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines that can reduce the interest rate on mortgages for those who qualify.

Reminding everyone that racism is just a thing we do in the United States, six Rankin County deputies were indicated on criminal charges related to the literal torture of two black men. All six pleaded guilty. Deputy Hunter Elward was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison. The other officers are also currently serving prison time. […]

Voodoo is incredibly laid-back, enjoys the company of other cats, craves affection, and loves sitting on laps or rubbing against faces

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Here is Hilbert looking professorial against a background of, um, scholarly books. Note that, as usual, he's in my red chair. In the late afternoon he likes to jump up on me when I'm sitting in it and demand belly rubs. But if I get up, he instantly claims the chair for himself and stretches ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 14 June 2024"