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America's Best Zoo Is In Saint Louis: USA Today

The Saint Louis Zoo is the best in America, according to USA Today. The zoo's Sea Lion Sound also won best exhibit.

Missouri Has Multiple Shots At Medical Marijuana This Year

A bill to legalize medical marijuana just passed the House, while multiple referendums are likely to appear on the ballot in November.

Special Session Scheduled To Consider Greitens Impeachment

Lawmakers in Missouri will hold a special session to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens.

Tick-Borne Disease Is On The Rise In Missouri: CDC

As summer approaches, a new report sheds light on the rise in tick-borne disease cases in the U.S.

Teenage Victim Identified In Fountain Park Shooting

Police say Oscar Johnson III, 14, was shot in the chest and died soon afterward. A neighbor called him "a beautiful young man."

Lawmakers Say Greitens Falsified Campaign Reports

A new House report accuses the governor of illegally using a charity donor list to fund his run for governor, then lying about it.

'Bingwa Bunch' Cheetah Cubs Preparing For Public Debut

Friday will be your first chance to glimpse the eight cheetah cubs in their new River's Edge habitat.

Alleged Saint Louis Ballpark Village Shooter Turns Himself In

Scotty Joseph Lee, 32, has been charged with murder and assault. He turned himself in Wednesday morning.

Sale Of McNair Building, Eminent Domain Discussed In University City

The joint study session included talk of selling a school administration building and a discussion of when eminent domain would be used.

Planned Parenthood Asks For Injunction In Medical Abortion Case

The group has asked a judge to block new regulations on medical abortions until a court can rule on challenges to the law.

Across America

• 3 American Prisoners In North Korea May Be Freed Soon: Reports
• Hawaii Volcano Eruption: Residents Flee Part Of Big Island
• Blood Talk Causes Chain Reaction Of Fainting At MA High School
• Disabled Dancer Dreams Of Rome
• Former Redskins Cheerleaders Refute Claims Of Topless Photos
• Goose Heartsick After Canine Bestie Disappears In North Carolina
• The Smell Of Asparagus Pee, Explained
• Racists Target Black DC Teens In NASA Competition: Reports
• Here is How Legal Abortions Just Became Illegal In Iowa
• Twitter Asks Users To Consider Changing Passwords Due To Bug
• Cosby, Polanski Booted From The Academy
• Stormy Daniels Payoff: 5 Things To Clear Your Confusion

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