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Monday, August 9, 2021 - Michael Brown Jr.’s Legacy Aug 09, 2021

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It’s been seven years since the death of Michael Brown Jr. His father, Michael Brown Sr., and his stepmom, Cal, are reflecting on his life and legacy. They remain hopeful the former Ferguson police officer who killed their son will be prosecuted.

Friday, August 6, 2021 - Will More Americans Try Edible Bugs? Aug 06, 2021

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A United Nations report finds more than 2 billion people around the world regularly eat bugs. But munching on insects is a tough sell in the U.S. Some farmers in the Midwest are trying to change that.

Thursday, August 5, 2021 - The Delta Variant Hits Missouri Prisons Aug 05, 2021

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COVID-19 cases are increasing throughout Missouri, including among people behind bars. A highly contagious mutation along with a lack of universal testing and staffing shortages are making outbreaks more dangerous inside the state’s prisons.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - Judge Temporarily Blocks St. Louis County Mask Mandate Aug 04, 2021

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A circuit judge has issued a temporary restraining order against St. Louis County’s indoor mask restriction — which only went into effect last week. The order will remain in effect at least until another hearing later this month.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - Contact Tracers Still Making Calls More Than A Year Into The Pandemic Aug 03, 2021

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Illinois has hired thousands of contact tracers through $300 million in grants to local health departments. Many have been at it for months and say their job is more than just contacting people to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Monday, August 2, 2021 - Missouri's Governor Says Vaccine Resistance Is Declining Aug 02, 2021

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Missouri is one of the leading states for new COVID cases. Critics say Governor Mike Parson is not doing enough to cope with the Delta variant-fueled surge. Parson counters those claims by saying the vaccine incentive lottery is working, citing a significant increase in daily doses.

Friday, July 30, 2021 - How To Best Protect Children During The Pandemic Jul 30, 2021

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Though COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available for adults and adolescents in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has not approved them for children under 12. A St. Louis area pediatrician is advising parents about when young children should wear masks, and the return to in-person learning this fall.

Thursday, July 29, 2021 - The Fight Over St. Louis County’s Mask Mandate Jul 29, 2021

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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt wants a judge to grant a temporary restraining order against St. Louis County’s face-covering restriction. His office is also suing to invalidate the mandate. County Executive Sam Page says the restriction will remain pending the court battle.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - Exploring The Relationship Between Scott Air Force Base and the St. Louis Medical Community Jul 28, 2021

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Scott Air Force Base has many connections to the St. Louis region, including how it collaborates with the medical community. One initiative trains military medics in trauma care and another is a shared residency program at an area hospital.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Two St. Louis Catholic High Schools Grapple With Ties To Slavery Jul 27, 2021

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis recently revealed some of its early bishops and clergy held enslaved people. That includes Bishop William DuBourg and Bishop Joseph Rosati. Now two schools named for the men are reckoning with that history.

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