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Trump says Venezuela president Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike
"This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation that was accompanied by a flurry of strikes following months of escalating Trump administration pressure on the oil-rich South American nation. The U.S. is now deciding next steps for Venezuela, President [...]
Illinois Honors Glen Carbon's Julietta Marini as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
MACOMB - Julietta Marini of Glen Carbon was selected to receive the Lincoln Laureate Award representing Western Illinois University. The award, presented each fall by the governor of Illinois, recognizes an outstanding senior from each four-year degree-granting institution in the state. The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award honors students who demonstrate leadership and service aimed at improving humanity, as well as excellence in both curricular and extracurricular activities. Recipients
For Your Health — A Fresh Look at Healthy Goals in the New Year
Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing leaders in health and medicine to get their insight for this column, I thought it seemed only fair to turn the tables and have a colleague interview me. The result was a great discussion that touched on issues big and small — and that may provide a peek behind the curtain of medical research and how I incorporate health recommendations into my own life. Much of your work focuses
ALPLM Offers Chance To See Signed Copy Of Emancipation Proclamation
SPRINGFIELD – A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as part of a special exhibit, giving the public a rare chance to see the historic document on its anniversary, Jan. 1. Lincoln’s proclamation ordered an end to slavery in Southern states that took up arms against the United States during the Civil War, which included more than three-fourths of the nation’s enslaved African Americans
Louisiana town fights for relief after a billion-dollar oil disaster
Federal and state officials have sued the company behind the blast, but Roseland, Louisiana, residents say the case won’t bring relief to their town.
Sunshine returns Saturday afternoon, near normal early January temperatures
ST. LOUIS - A weak wave of energy is bringing a few sprinkles, flurries, or ice pellets to the region that will continue through the morning. A layer of dry air near the surface is helping to evaporate much of this precipitation, limiting what makes it to the surface. Accumulations are not expected. This afternoon, [...]
Meteor creates fireball, sonic boom over St. Louis area
Video shows police shoot man at St. Louis Lambert airport. 'Drop the knife!'
St. Louis County police released about three minutes of footage, from one surveillance camera and two body-worn cameras, of the brief but tense interaction leading up to the fatal shooting.
St. Louis woman's 7-Eleven run nets ice, chips and a baby in a stolen car
A baby boy discovered alone in a stolen car on New Year’s Eve might owe his safe rescue to a good Samaritan’s fortuitous run to 7-Eleven for celebratory provisions.
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See the Jan. 3, 1926, front page: List of U.S. tax refunds made in city or in state
Headlines from the Jan. 3, 1926, front page include: List of U.S. tax refunds made in city or in state
iSite Media Doubles Stadium Network; Juices Revenue
Strategic partnerships and a newly designed display device are driving growth.
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Three St. Louis-raised NHL stars make U.S. Olympic hockey team
Three St. Louis-raised NHL star forwards have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic Men’s ice hockey team: Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk and Clayton Keller.
St. Louis native Luke Kunin talks Winter Classic and NHL journey
Now playing for his fifth team in 10 NHL seasons, St. Louis native Luke Kunin has embraced a journeyman role of sorts. On Friday, he competed in his first Winter Classic.
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Maplewood History: From Charlemagne to Nellie Bell
As the long-time historian of our small town, Maplewood MO, the unfamiliar might think that I have to dig hard to keep coming up with new info for my blog posts. After all, I have over 500 posts on this site alone. Not to mention the posts I made on a couple of other sites […]
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