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Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - How White House Visa Freeze Will Affect The St. Louis Area Economy Jul 08, 2020

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending certain work visas for immigrants. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center President Jim Carrington discusses how the decision impacts the region's economic growth and innovation

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - COVID-19 In Illinois Prisons Jul 07, 2020

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Hundreds of inmates at Illinois prisons have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic began. At least 13 have died. According to data obtained by Illinois Newsroom, the Illinois Department of Corrections has only conducted about 950 tests as of a couple weeks ago out of more than 30,000 people in state prisons.

Monday, July 6, 2020 - Business Owners Call For Police Accountability Jul 06, 2020

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A group of black and white men who were trying to prevent their business from being looted in downtown St. Louis in early June was held at gunpoint, cussed out, and handcuffed by St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers. The incident was caught on camera and has been shared on social media, but there is no police report. The department says there is an internal investigation.

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - Undocumented Students Struggle To Pay Tuition During Pandemic Jul 02, 2020

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Nearly half-a-million undocumented students are not eligible for federal money to help cover education costs during the coronavirus outbreak. The funding goes to colleges and universities, which then distribute it. But they aren't allowed to give the money to undocumented students.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - Missouri S&T Researcher Studying Music For Brain Research Jul 01, 2020

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A psychology professor at Missouri S&T has compiled a list of 107 melodies that are shown to have the right levels of familiarity and complexity to help diagnose and study brain disorders. The standard set of music will make data more consistent and improve outcomes.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - Cardinals Beat Writer Prepares To Do Her Job During Pandemic Jun 30, 2020

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The St. Louis Cardinals will open training camp this week at Busch Stadium. A beat writer talks about the different approaches she will take to cover the team during the outbreak-shortened season.

Monday, June 29, 2020 - COVID-19 Hits Missouri Meat Processing Plants Jun 29, 2020

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Outbreaks at poultry processing plants in southwest Missouri are driving a spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the state. We examine how officials are responding to Missouri's most-recent coronavirus hotspot.

Friday, June 26, 2020 - St. Louis Planned Parenthood Clinic Regains Abortion License Jun 26, 2020

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The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services has issued a one-year license for Planned Parenthood's St. Louis abortion clinic. The issue has been the subject of a lengthy legal battle. Also, Missouri’s first medical marijuana dispensaries were supposed to open this month. But now, the earliest they will start selling the drug is late summer or early fall.

Thursday, June 25, 2020 - Prosecutor Clears Two Police Officers After Man Hit By Unmarked Vehicle Jun 25, 2020

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St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar says two Florissant officers will not face criminal charges after a detective driving an SUV hit a man in Dellwood. That detective has been fired and charged with assault. The case has sparked protests outside the Florissant Police Department. Also, we examine the impact of canceling cultural events to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - More Jobs For Downtown And St. Louis County Jun 24, 2020

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Two economic development announcements in the St. Louis region will lead to more workers in downtown St. Louis and in St. Louis County. Also, we examine how coronavirus cancelations have prompted increased interest in hunting.

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