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WASHINGTON — During an otherworldly hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, lawmakers and witnesses launched accusations that the Pentagon is stonewalling Congress and the public from information about unidentified anomalous phenomena, more often referred to as UFOs. That includes a 2014 encounter when a “dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere” traveled within 50 […]

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Ron DeSantis decided today he has something on his mind: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), when asked if he would consider naming 2024 Democratic candidate RFK Jr. as his vice president: “Sic him on the FDA if he’d be willing to serve, or sic him on CDC.” pic.twitter.com/C7wASCmbt6 — The Recount (@therecount) July 26, 2023 DeSantis ...continue reading "Ron DeSantis dives head first into RFK Jr. cesspool"

Anyone who files a valid claim will be eligible for the minimum payout of $11.

Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, said that on any given night, about 4,500 people in Illinois are without shelter and the average wait time to receive housing services is 802 days.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday faced off with Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee, who did not directly call for his impeachment but strongly criticized his oversight of the agency. “I know that today Secretary Mayorkas is going to try to paint a rosy picture of this disastrous […]

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The hot weather is affecting a local nonprofit organization that rescues horses and provides therapy to people with mental, physical, and psychological challenges.

JERSEYVILLE - Got Faith? Steve Pegram does, and he invites everyone to join him at one of the upcoming events organized by the nonprofit Got Faith? based in Jerseyville. These events are designed to raise money for the organization so they can help local people in need. Got Faith? has many additional programs that are available to anyone in the St. Louis metropolitan area. “It’s God at work. That’s all I can say,” Pegram said. The Got Faith? website explains that their mission is to “Feed and Inspire the Hungry.” With several Christian support groups and programs that aim to serve the community, the nonprofit is growing. They have a busy few weeks ahead as they prepare for a few of their major annual events. The focus is currently on the upcoming 500 Men Breakfast. This event will start at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 5 at the Jerseyville Walmart, with free breakfast and coffee available. Pastor Tim Ezell will give a sermon. “I talked

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As Walled Culture the book (free digital versions) details, for decades the copyright industry has lobbied consistently (and successfully) for more and harsher laws targeting alleged infringement. Against that background, it is hardly surprising that these laws are used on a massive scale every day. But some companies take this to extremes. Here, for example, […]

PIASA - Austin Stanton qualified for state this past spring with his teammate Collin Robinson in the 100 meters. Stanton is also an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. Austin made his first appearance at the state meet. The last time this happened at Southwestern High was in 2010, when Ethan Hanold and Donny Garrett finished one-two in the 800m. Austin was able to run below the qualifying time in the 100 meters at the Gillespie Invitational. Collin broke the qualifying threshold in the 400 meters at Gillespie as well. Austin was a football starter in the offensive line and played outside linebacker on defense. Austin had a huge overall impact on the Piasa Birds track and field program. "Both boys were seniors and have given a great deal to the program," boys track and field coach Matt Hasquin said. "When Collin qualified in the 400 meters last season, it became a catalyst for the rest of the team," the coach added. "We had a lot of success from 2009

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Heavy rainfall flooded much of Florissant and other parts of the region a year ago Wednesday, causing extensive damage to parts of north St. Louis County.

The woman previously won the lottery in a different state. “I won $100,000 before,” the woman told MOLottery.

Anheuser-Busch InBev on Wednesday announced a corporate restructuring in which about 2% of its U.S. workforce will be cut.

Wednesday marks the 21st anniversary of a little girl's disappearance and murder that gripped the St. Louis area for years. Casey Williamson’s killer, Johnny Johnson, was set to be executed next week for the crime, but received a federal stay of execution on Tuesday.

I got the itemization of charges for my CAR-T treatment today. Check it out: Yes, that's seven digits. There are some other trivial charges, just a few measly tens of thousands of dollars here and there, that bring the entire cost of the procedure to about $1.2 million. Under the circumstances, I guess I can't ...continue reading "I’m now the million-dollar man"

The St. Louis region experienced historic flooding one year ago, with effects that continue today. We discuss what’s been learned and done since then to prevent a repeat of such damage.

MADISON - A victim in the Tuesday, July 25, 2023, shooting in Madison has been identified by the Major Case Squad. The victim is identified as Jaylen I. Woods, 19, of the 1700 block of Edwardsville Road in Madison. Deputy Major Case Squad Commander Nick Novacich said at 1 p.m. on July 25, 2023, the Madison Police Department was dispatched to the 1700 block of Edwardsville Road, Madison, Illinois, in reference to a report of shots fired. "Upon arrival, officers located a male victim lying in the backyard of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds," Novacich said. "The victim had unfortunately succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene." Novacich added: "This is an ongoing investigation and therefore no further information can be released at this time. We would like to express our condolences to the family of the deceased and ask that the community do the same." If anyone witnessed this incident or has information related to this investigation, please contact

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