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Some slithery, slimy sneak stole a snake. And it's a very dangerous snake.

Yesterday, on the third day of the triple murder trial of Prinshun McClain, looks of disbelief came across the faces of many in the courtroom when the 19-year-old defendant announced he'd be taking the stand in his own defense. McClain is accused of murdering 26-year-old aspiring actress Victoria Manisco on the night of August 10, 2021, in the Carondelet neighborhood after stalking her as she travelled home on via a city bus.

“We are proud to recognize all of our new shareholders and partners for the significant contributions and value they have brought to our firm,” Kevin Cushing, a managing partner at Carmody MacDonald, said in a statement.

Since 2015, the St. Louis-based insurance behemoth, its subsidiaries, its top executives, and their spouses have given more than $26.9 million to state politicians in 33 states, to their political parties, and to nonprofit fundraising groups, according to a KHN analysis of IRS tax filings and data from the nonpartisan, nonprofit group OpenSecrets.

Since 1989, Quinn has told the deeply personal stories of St. Louisans.

President Joe Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him.

Skip Schumaker thought his meeting with the Miami Marlins might last an hour. Turns out, he’ll be around them for quite a bit longer.

Police said the suspects were not able to get into the building, and fled the scene. The suspects had not been identified as of noon Friday.

One of the striking features of the copyright industry is the fact that enough is never enough. Give companies stronger enforcement of copyright, and they will still start pushing for more. An example is the EU’s Copyright Directive. Even when upload filters were approved against all expert advice, on the grounds that sufficient safeguards were […]

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Legalization advocates and progressives are divided on Amendment 3.

The leader of the University of Missouri-St. Louis said the school is "shocked and disappointed" that St. Louis County did not ultimately provide $10 million in federal funds for a planned business and workforce district on its campus. The County Council late last month chose projects to receive $66 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, endorsing a new law enforcement center ($23.8 million), infrastructure projects in South County ($18.5 million), demolition work ($11 million), a grant…

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“This is truly an all-hands-on-deck moment,” said Dr. Colleen McNicholas, chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood.

The new facility, which required an investment between $2 million and $3 million to open, will "straddle the line" between music venues and event spaces, according to its operator.

The Metro East pork producer recently struck a deal to sell some of its assets to a Kansas City-area public company for $58 million in cash.

While each season comes with its ups and downs, the Blues find themselves in relatively unfamiliar territory when it comes to productivity and results.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Marquis Holt.