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Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers, as the human toll of the disaster climbed to at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing. Citizens digging through the rubble of their [...]
REGINA GARCIA CANO, JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ and MEGAN JANETSKY, Associated Press

The KIDS Act Would Require Age Checks To Get Online

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Within the next week, Congress is preparing to vote on the KIDS Act, a sprawling package of legislation that seeks to control Americans’ web browsing and private messaging. The package includes a revised version of the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, combined with a collection of other internet bills, study bills, reporting requirements, and new regulations. […]
Joe Mullin

Missouri expanded abortion access this month. Whether it stays that way is up to voters.

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Fentem talks about the impact of Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang's ruling on abortion access – and how November's Amendment 3 could put expanded access at risk. Children's Division director Sara Smith discusses how she's reorganizing how child abuse investigators do their jobs. And Politically Speaking Hour host Jason Rosenbaum asks a very, very important question: What makes someone a Missourian?

Cambridge House of Maryville Celebrates 20 Years of Support

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MARYVILLE, IL. - Cambridge House of Maryville Supportive Living marked its 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and Maryville Mayor Wayne White, followed by a party for residents, families and guests. The celebration took place in Maryville, where Cambridge House serves adults ages 65 and older who need some help to maintain their independence. Cambridge House also offers a financial assistance program for those

Two Drivers Hurt In Wood River Truck Crash

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WOOD RIVER - Two teenage drivers were injured Thursday, June 25, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash on the 1900 block of Edwardsville Road in Wood River after a westbound Ford Ranger crossed into the eastbound lane and struck another truck, according to preliminary investigation findings, Chief Brad Wells announced on Friday, June 26, 2026. The crash happened a little before 5 p.m. Thursday in Wood River. Chief Wells said that, according to a preliminary police report, the red truck was traveling westbound

Interstate 44 reopens in downtown St. Louis

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Both lanes of Interstate 44 through downtown St. Louis will reopen Friday after a massive sinkhole shut down a busy stretch of the interstate for nearly two weeks, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Joey Schneider