Yadier Molina rejoins Cardinals as special assistant to president of baseball operations
ST. LOUIS – It didn’t take long for Yadier Molina to return to the St. Louis Cardinals in some capacity after retiring last year. Molina will become the new “special assistant to the president of baseball operations,” according to an announcement Wednesday from the Cardinals via Twitter. No roster moves yet for Cardinals at Winter […]
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Southern Illinois deputies recover $250K worth of drugs after 115-mile pursuit
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. – A Los Angeles man allegedly led southern Illinois deputies on a 115-mile pursuit before his arrest, which led investigators to nearly $250,000 worth of drugs. Dejon D. Wooden is behind bars in connection with the lengthy pursuit and several drug offenses. St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls […]
Denny Laine, Moody Blues and Wings co-founder, dies at age 79
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney’s longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle’s solo band Wings.
Prince Harry in court battle over downgraded U.K. police protection
Prince Harry’s lawyers say the impact on Britain of any successful attack on the young royal mean he should get full police protection when he visits.
Daddy Yankee says he’s retiring from music to focus on his faith
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at 101
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer who created groundbreaking series such as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “The Jeffersons” and “One Day at a Time,” has died, CBS News has confirmed. He was 101.
Man linked to two St. Louis County bank robberies behind bars
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man accused in two St. Louis County bank robberies over the past month is behind bars on felony charges. Prosecutors have charged Tyrone Leslie, 38, with two counts of first-degree robbery in connection with the case. Leslie is linked to a bank robbery on Nov. 14 in south St. […]
André 3000’s new album marks departure from rap roots: “Life changes”
André 3000 spent most of his career being half of the best-selling hip-hop group OutKast.
