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Fauci pleads the Fifth to COVID questions by US Sen. Rand Paul at intense hearing

3 months ago
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s most visible public health officials during the coronavirus pandemic, declined to answer questions from a U.S. Senate committee in a tense and confrontational hearing Wednesday, citing his Fifth Amendment rights.  Fauci said during a brief opening statement he believed Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman […]
Jennifer Shutt

TSA shares passengers’ personal information with immigration enforcement, documents show

3 months ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has for more than a year used personal information airline passengers provide to the Transportation Security Administration for immigration enforcement, according to documents obtained by a government watchdog group. The documents, collected by the government accountability organization American Oversight, show for the first time a formal data-sharing agreement since May […]
Ariana Figueroa

‘People movers’ out, more parking in: Trump announces $22.5B Washington Dulles makeover

3 months ago
WASHINGTON — Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the main long-distance gateway to the nation’s capital, is set to receive a multi-billion-dollar makeover, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.  Sitting behind a large model of the airport’s new proposed design, Trump unveiled the project at an event in the Oval Office with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, […]
Sam Gauntt

Hannah Kelly

3 months ago
Former Missouri state Rep. Hannah Kelly, who is running for the Rolla-based 16th Senate District seat, is strongly opposed to legalizing and regulating video gaming machines that are often found in gas stations, convenience stores and fraternal organizations. “I do not want these machines in our gas stations easily accessible to our children,” she said. Kelly decided to initially run for office because she felt there was a great disconnect between her generation and people serving in the legislature.

Illinois Bans Student Cellphone Use Throughout School Day

3 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Students in Illinois public schools will soon be barred from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during school hours under a law signed Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Gov. JB Pritzker, who said the statewide requirement is aimed at reducing distractions and keeping students focused on learning. The measure, Senate Bill 2427, requires all school districts to adopt “bell-to-bell” policies before the start of the 2027-2028 school year. Pritzker signed the legislatio

Daily Deal: Ultrathin Sleep Aid Under Pillow Speaker

3 months ago
Enjoy calming sounds, bedtime music, audiobooks, or podcasts without wearing headphones or disturbing a sleeping partner. The Ultrathin Sleep Aid speaker fits comfortably beneath or beside your pillow, delivering clear, localized audio while remaining virtually unnoticeable during sleep. Whether you’re winding down after a long day, taking a quick afternoon nap, or helping children drift […]
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Proposed West Alton, Mo., Ameren Plant Could Bring 1,000 Construction Jobs

3 months ago
WEST ALTON, MO. - Ameren Missouri announced on Monday, July 26, 2026, that it has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build the West Alton Energy Center, a proposed 2,100-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas facility in West Alton, Mo., that the utility says would support around-the-clock power needs, grid reliability and economic growth, with a target completion date of 2031 pending regulatory approval. The proposed plant would be built next to Ameren Missouri’s