Man Charged In Murder Of Teen + Pandemic Precautions That Work

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 91 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in St. Louis today:

1. A 29-year-old East St. Louis man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of teenage boy on Sept. 7. The charges accuse Farnesio White of shooting the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene. White's bond was set at $500,000, 10% to apply, and he is currently in custody in the St. Clair County Jail. (KSDK.com)
2. Police on Monday identified the man who died after being shot in a fight Sunday as 43-year-old Kori Young. Young was shot in the torso about 2 p.m. Sunday in the 3000 block of North Florissant Avenue. He died at a hospital. Police have not made arrests. (STLtoday.com)
3. Study shows St. Louis pandemic precautions worked last year. They can work now. (STLtoday.com)
4. St. Louis college ranked 14th best in the country in new US News list. (KSDK.com)
5. If you are getting read to clean out your house soon in the St. Louis area, you can donate your items to these 14 charities. (Ladue News)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Early Release Day - Maplewood-Richmond Heights (12:00 AM).
• 10th Annual MRCTI Digital Organizational Meeting (10:00 AM).
• Outdoor Multicultural Storytime: Stories for Everyone (10:00 AM)
• University City Loop Special Business District Board Meeting (10:00 AM).
• Teen Arts & Crafts - Richmond Heights Memorial Library (6:00 PM)
• September Member Meeting: Local Campaigns (6:30 PM)

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