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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - Cori Bush Defeats Lacy Clay in Democratic Primary Aug 05, 2020

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In an upset, activist Cori Bush has unseated longtime Congressman Lacy Clay in Missouri's 1st Congressional District. The surprise result in yesterday's Democratic primary also ends a family political dynasty. Also, we examine how small colleges in Missouri and Illinois plan to make it through the pandemic.

Tuesday, August 4 , 2020 - Monument Maps And St. Louis Aug 04, 2020

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Monument Lab recently gathered 750 crowdsourced maps of St. Louis monuments, both real and imagined. A Washington University professor of African and African American History says those maps reflect the city’s lingering divides.

Monday, August 3, 2020 - Fairmount Park Adjusts To Spectator Free Racing Aug 03, 2020

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Horse racing has resumed without fans at Fairmount Park. It had been delayed for months because of the pandemic. Online betting is helping to generate some revenue but is likely not enough for the track to survive.

Friday, July 31 , 2020 - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Candidates Tout Justice Reform Jul 31, 2020

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner faces one of her former top assistants, Mary Pat Carl, in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Gardner beat Carl in 2016. Both have visions for using the criminal justice system as a tool for second chances.

Thursday, July 30, 2020 - Use of Force Tracking Jul 30, 2020

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department collects a lot of information on how it uses force. But it doesn’t release most of the data. Researchers say those details are crucial for understanding how officers interact with the public.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - Missouri Historical Society Documents Pandemic Life Jul 29, 2020

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Curators from the Missouri Historical Society are keeping track of how St. Louisans are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. The project includes photos, videos and journal entries.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - Bush-Clay Rematch On Next Week's Ballot Jul 28, 2020

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Longtime Congressman Lacy Clay faces progressive Cori Bush in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary. Clay easily defeated Bush two years ago. He’s favored again. We also examine the Democratic primary for St. Louis treasurer.

Monday, July 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Patients And Families Suffer While Apart Jul 27, 2020

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Most hospitals have severely limited visitor access to the Intensive Care Unit to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Not being able to see sick loved ones, especially those who are terminally ill, can take a psychological toll on families and make it more difficult to make decisions about care.

Friday, July 24, 2020 - Citizen Journalists Jul 24, 2020

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People without formal journalism training are filling the trust gap between Black communities and mainstream media, especially within the Black Lives Matter movement. Citizen journalists have become a central source for information on civil unrest in the St. Louis region as they livestream protests.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - The Pros And Cons of Medicaid Expansion Jul 23, 2020

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After years of debating whether to expand Medicaid in Missouri, voters will finally get the chance to decide in next month's primary election. Supporters say it will save millions of dollars while opponents say it will cost the state millions.

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