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Friday, April 21, 2023 - Food delivery robots hit the Missouri S&T campus Apr 21, 2023

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The autonomous delivery droids look like a microwave on six wheels. Many consider them a cut oddity and a sign of things to come.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - A Missouri Senate committee restores library funding Apr 20, 2023

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The proposed state budget again includes funding for public libraries. It also no longer prevents spending on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The Senate Appropriations Committee made those changes yesterday.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Examining ‘Stand Your Ground’ in Missouri Apr 19, 2023

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The shooting of Ralph Yarl in Kansas City is bringing more attention to laws allowing someone to use deadly force if they feel threatened in their home. Saint Louis University Law School professor Anders Walker discusses whether they apply in this case.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Proceedings to oust St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner are set to begin Apr 18, 2023

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Today is the first hearing in the effort by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to remove the top prosecutor in St. Louis. He says Gardner is mismanaging the office. She says neglect of duty has not been proven.

Monday, April 17, 2023 - Are CO2 pipelines a climate change solution? Apr 17, 2023

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Three companies want to capture carbon dioxide from Midwestern ethanol plants, transport it by pipeline and store it underground. Many claim it’s essential to the industry’s survival. Environmentalists and farmers argue the pipelines are not a real solution for climate change.

Friday, April 14, 20223 - Teaching younger generations about Stan the Man Apr 14, 2023

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A book from St. Louis-based author Stephanie Bearce has a familiar subject for many in the region: Stan Musial. She follows his journey from Pennsylvania coal country to becoming one of the most beloved Cardinals of all-time.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Low wages are leaving child care centers in a tough spot Apr 13, 2023

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Providers in the St. Louis region are having trouble finding enough workers. Low pay is taking a toll on child care centers and parents.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - How St. Louis helped build Vince McMahon’s wrestling empire Apr 12, 2023

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A new book by Abraham Josephine Riesman focuses on the professional wrestling promoter’s rise to power and touches on how St. Louis had a key role in building the WWE.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - Illinois is accused of obtaining do-not-resuscitate orders from prisoners who were not of sound mind Apr 11, 2023

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Nine months after a court appointed monitor made the claims, there is no evidence the corrections department investigated the allegations.

Monday, April 10, 2023 - Becky Sauerbrunn is preparing for a soccer homecoming Apr 10, 2023

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The soccer standout and Olivette-native is a key figure in an equal-pay agreement between the national women's team and the U.S. Soccer Federation. She discusses the fight for the same pay as male players in advance of tomorrow's exhibition match in St. Louis against Ireland.

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