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New bipartisan immigration legislation proposed in U.S. House 

2 years 3 months ago

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six U.S. House lawmakers on Tuesday described details of proposed legislation that would create a legal pathway for citizenship for undocumented people through work requirements, and would also fund border security measures.  The two Latinas who spearheaded the bill, Reps. Veronica Escobar, a Texas Democrat, and María Elvira Salazar, […]

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Ariana Figueroa

St. Louis Memorial Day weekend ceremonies & events

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military.  It also has morphed into a celebration of sorts, marking the first day of the unofficial kick-off to summer. With the long weekend ahead, here are some local events to enjoy while honoring [...]
Liz Dowell

Mother Clucker Club picks the best St. Louis chicken joints

2 years 3 months ago
In Okawville, IL, a group of retired men and their wives gathered to enjoy a fried chicken meal. As they dined together, the dinner sparked an idea, and within a week, the group expanded to include anywhere from 10 to 15 guys, forming a club of sorts. 
Liz Dowell

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 3 months ago
Here are two views of Coachella. The first was taken in the early morning while the second was taken on a moonlit evening.
Kevin Drum

ISP Identifies Victim In Fatal Crash, Others Involved In Preliminary Report

2 years 3 months ago
KANE - The Illinois State Police has provided names of three individuals involved in a fatal three-vehicle traffic crash on U.S. 67, near SE 175 Avenue in Kane Township in Greene County at 10:36 a.m. on May 22, 2023. One of the drivers - Kenneth R. Crull, 64, of Carrollton, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was driving what will be called Unit 3 in the preliminary report below by ISP. The vehicles were: Unit 1 – Silver 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Unit 2 – Red 2023 Chevrolet Blazer Unit 3 – Gray 2004 GMC Sierra DRIVERS: Unit 1 – Daniel J. Blair, a 37-year-old male from Elberon, IA – Airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries. Unit 2 – Julie A. Jackson, a 57-year-old female from White Hall – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. PRELIMINARY: " Preliminary information indicates the following occurred: ISP Troop 8 responded to the location above for a report of a three-unit

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Fake Images, Spread On Twitter, Fooled Media, Spooked Stock Market Briefly

2 years 3 months ago
Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of fretting among the media, politicians, and others about how “deep fakes” would have a major impact on events, with faked imagery, audio, and video creating havoc on news events and political campaigns. Back in 2019, we had published a story suggesting that people calm down […]
Mike Masnick

Watch Missouri peregrine falcon chicks hatch and grow

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- For the 11th year, Ameren Missouri's camera gives people a look at peregrine falcon chicks emerging from their eggs. This year the nesting box is in Franklin County. The live stream, a partnership with the World Bird Sanctuary and The Missouri Department of Conservation, Is intended to give viewers the chance to [...]
Joe Millitzer