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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined Axios’s Tina Reed to discuss the future of healthcare policy. The conversation focused on a range of issues; including combating maternal mortality, addressing mental health, increasing clinical trial diversity, and treating gun violence like the public health crisis that it is. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE. Congresswoman Kelly is working to ensure that the Medicaid postpartum extension to a full year of coverage, accessible to residents of every state, is passed before the end of this year. This is a key provision in the MOMMA’s Act , using research-backed strategies to combat maternal mortality. The CDC found that 80% of maternal mortality deaths are preventable. Black maternal deaths are nearly six times higher than those of their white counterparts in Illinois. “The American people are looking to Democrats in Congress to provide solutions to their challenges, particularly

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Aerosmith has crapped out in Las Vegas. The band has canceled the remainder of their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency — two shows, scheduled for Thursday night and this Sunday —…

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Jones signed Executive Order #75, establishing a volunteer commission to explore and recommend opportunities for reparations in the City.

During the early and mid-aughts, I heard endlessly about the power of Facebook over the news industry. But I was working remotely in Southern California and the Mother Jones newsroom was in northern California, so I heard about it only at a remove. (Plus what I read about it, of course.) My takeaway was that ...continue reading "How do you solve a problem like Facebook?"

Following their successful North American stadium tour this past year, Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are ready to rock the entire planet with their co-headlining 2023 The World Tour — and…

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While international treaties are essential, climate policies need to be implemented at every level of government.

Pick a Present In recent years I’ve told my family and friends that I don’t want any gifts bigger than the proverbial bread box. Keep it small or edible, I say. If you’re thinking about what to get your foodie friends, you might consider some of the following: Remember what Julia Child said: “People who... 

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Missouri’s largest operating holiday model train displays will be in the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center at the National Museum of Transportation this holiday season.   On Nov. 25, opening

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This featured exhibition in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library explores how iconic characters both reflect and influence American culture from the 1960s to

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They’re looking for universal mailbox keys, so they can steal your money.

Chick-fil-A Supply's Maryland Heights distribution center will be its fourth nationwide since the restaurant chain formed the unit in 2019.

Yesterday a Maryland Heights detective shot and killed a man who police say was charging him with an "edged weapon" in hand. The shooting occurred at 4:19 p.m. at the Dave & Buster's on Riverport Drive in Maryland Heights. According to a statement issued by police, the deceased individual was a 48-year-old man "wanted in relation to several criminal incidents in various area jurisdictions."

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police officers are investigating a child struck in the 2400 block of North and South Road that resulted in serious injuries to a 2-year-old child. On December 6, 2022, at 4:48 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the Central County Precinct responded to a call for service for a child struck in the 2400 block of North and South Road. Responding officers located a child, approximately 2 years of age, suffering from serious, nonlife-threatening injuries. The child was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation has revealed a white Pontiac Grand Prix or Grand Am traveling north on North and South Road struck the child and left the scene. The vehicle was last seen eastbound on St. Charles Rock Road from North and South Road. This is an active investigation. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Central County Precinct at 314-615-0111 to speak

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The board overseeing St. Louis Lambert International Airport approved on Wednesday a no-bid, seven-year contract with a company with deep local political connections.

New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and installations transform familiar objects into

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Detectives are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting at 13857 Riverport Drive in the City of Maryland Heights which resulted in the death of an adult male. On December 7, 2022, at 4:19 PM, Detectives from the City of Maryland Heights Police Department were searching for a suspect in the area of 13857 Riverport Drive. The suspect was wanted in relation to several criminal incidents in various area jurisdictions. Detectives had information the suspect was in the area. Detectives observed the suspect, a 48-year-old male, exit an area business. The suspect walked to the parking lot on the west side of the building. Detectives approached the suspect, giving commands in an attempt to take the suspect into custody. The suspect did not comply, and instead charged at the detectives with an edged weapon in his hand. One detective fired his department-issued firearm, striking the suspect and stopping

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