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State of Emergency, Storm Clouds, #UCityTIF: Weekend News Roundup
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The most important news from around the country and around the corner.

About 15,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States.
Seventy percent of Missouri 8th graders are not proficient in math. See how we stacked up in other areas.
It's not clear why he was drawing the gun to begin with.
Heat indexes are expected to be well over 100 degrees by Friday afternoon, so if you're without power, make a plan now.
A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 6:45 p.m. Tornado warnings have been issued for parts of Illinois.
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The teens settled for stealing the man's car instead.
This probably isn't the best way to beat traffic.
How Missouri ranks for deadly car crashes. Spoiler: It's not good.
"This is not a picture we can continue to present to the world and expect our city to grow and prosper," state Sen. Jamilah Nasheed said.
“The majority of the citizens of Ferguson really don’t feel any different,” Ferguson resident Mildred Clines said.
“We are truly saddened by the adverse impact this decision will have on Muslim families,” said Mufti Asif Umar in St. Louis.
The gift from Paul and Elissa Cahn includes 156 textiles and related artworks.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked 3 Missouri children's hospitals among the best in the nation. Can you guess which ones?
The company will reportedly continue operating in other countries, including Canada.
Saturday was the first day in operation for the Typhoon Twister, a 125-foot whirlpool thrill ride featuring a five-story drop.
Patch will be streaming live at 6:30. Find out what's on the agenda.