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When President Donald Trump moved from a stance of military confrontation with Iran to seeking a ceasefire and engaging in diplomatic talks, many commentators highlighted the political motives behind this change. Some viewed it as a retreat, whereas others questioned the administration’s genuine intentions. Nonetheless, an even more significant reason might be driving this shift: […]

The founders of Kansas City’s Red Tail Academy are trying to grow the relatively small number of Black people in the aviation industry. Brandon Azim visits the flight school to find out how.

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ST. LOUIS - Our very hot and humid week rolls on. Almost the entire viewing area has been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning as afternoon peak heat indices are expected to be above 105 F. Actual high temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s through Saturday. Please be cautious when making plans [...]

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The Cardinals would win 10 more World Series, but the first was in 1926 against the New York Yankees in seven games.

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Headlines from the June 30, 1926, front page include: Senate rejects Fess farm bill; Votes $225,000.

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Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.

The city with the most lead pipes in the nation is paying way above average to fix them. Officials can't fully explain why.

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The City of Edwardsville will take a weeklong trek through history this summer to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to the collaboration of community groups, Edwardsville’s […]

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The Saint Louis Zoo presents Dinoroarus starting Friday, June 19th! The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. […]

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South County resident Hasan Hukic and his family should already be in Bosnia right now after a flight that left Sunday. They paid a local travel agent more than a year ago to book the trip for them. However, they have encountered some problems.

The Rock Township Ambulance District in Jefferson County recently shared a warning about a social media trend that’s become known as the Benadryl Challenge.

A shooting near Energizer Park on Sunday evening forced thousands of soccer fans attending a City2 match to shelter in place. The incident has led St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Tracy to renew calls for an 8 p.m. downtown curfew during Fourth of July festivities and for some late-night establishments to close earlier.

Despite temperatures climbing into the 90s, competition continued this week at the ECNL Regional League Playoffs at the Creve Coeur Soccer Complex, with teams from across the country battling both their opponents and the summer heat.