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Zamzama Safi fled Kabul for suburban St. Louis. She’s found freedom — and anxiety Jan 11, 2022

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Afghan refugee Zamzama “ZZ” Safi loves her life in St. Peters, Missouri, but remains terrified for her family that remains in Afghanistan. The former linguist for U.S. forces gives an update on her life in Missouri, five months after fleeing the Taliban.

What the EPA’s accelerated Superfund cleanups mean in a region with a long legacy of contamination Jan 10, 2022

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For those concerned about Superfund sites in Missouri and Illinois, the EPA’s newly announced cleanup plans for 49 sites across the U.S come as great news. But community members say it’s also a reminder of just how much work still needs to be done.

Alzheimer’s studies to include more Black people Jan 10, 2022

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Washington University recently received millions of dollars in grant money that researchers hope will turn the tide on Alzheimer’s research. Dr. John Morris and professor Joyce Balls-Berry explain the work they’re doing.

Seniors debunk myths about assisted living with new murder mystery Jan 07, 2022

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For residents of Arrow Senior Living communities, writing a mystery novel together proved to be the perfect pandemic project. A resident co-author and the organization’s editor and archivist discuss the creation of “The Old and the Beautiful.”

Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman sees Texas as a model in her quest to end abortion in Missouri Jan 07, 2022

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Missouri state representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman discusses her controversial new abortion bill, modeled after the one introduced in Texas last year, and why she believes banning abortion empowers women.

Omicron spike has St. Louis health director promising more tests, new strategies Jan 06, 2022

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Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis digs into the region’s recent huge wave of COVID-19 cases and her approach to combating the pandemic. She also opens up about what keeps her going in a job and a field that has been incredibly challenging of late.

Al Watkins on fighting for the ‘QAnon Shaman’: ‘There’s method behind the madness’ Jan 06, 2022

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Clayton attorney Al Watkins discusses his representation of Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who became the face of the Jan. 6 insurrection — and how going viral helps his legal advocacy.

Americans’ anger over politics threatens democracy, WashU professor finds Jan 05, 2022

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Political anger leads to polarization, and that has Washington University professor Betsy Sinclair worried. She explains what's driving the anger, and how it puts the nation's future at risk.

Local restaurants fear new COVID wave could push them to the brink Jan 05, 2022

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Qui Tran and Jason Sparks, two local restaurant owners, are mentally and physically exhausted from working to stay afloat during the pandemic.

Amtrak service is now speedier from St. Louis to Chicago — but less frequent to Kansas City Jan 04, 2022

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Service along the passenger rail line that runs between St. Louis and Kansas City was reduced by 50% earlier this week due to a lack of funding from the state of Missouri. Amtrak’s Marc Magliari explains what’s going on.

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