Christian Bale breaks ground on foster homes he’s fought to build
Christian Bale’s passion project is intended to keep siblings in foster care together.
Vornado recalls 2 million steamers sold nationwide due to burn risk
There have been almost two dozen reports of burns related to the handheld devices spewing hot water while heating or in use.
Man sentenced for murders of 7-year-old girl and her father
ST. LOUIS – A Spanish Lake man was sentenced Thursday after reaching a plea agreement in a 2021 double homicide in the Central West End that claimed the lives of a young girl and her father. Darrion Rankin-Fleming, 26, and Dmyah Fleming, 7, were shot and killed while they were sitting in a parked car […]
Republican effort to allow abortion up to 12 weeks in Missouri folds
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led campaign to restore abortion rights in Missouri ended Thursday, clearing the path for a competing, more sweeping constitutional amendment to get on the state’s November ballot. “We started this group to restore access to women’s health care,” Missouri Women and Family Research Fund Executive Director Jamie Corley said in a statement. “No […]
Want to get a new I-PASS sticker? 5 common questions and answers to purchasing and using them.
If you haven’t heard yet, the Illinois Tollway’s new I-PASS stickers are now available. Here are 5 common questions, with answers, you may have about the new stickers: Where can I get my new I-PASS sticker? Either online or in person at one of three places. They can be ordered at getipass.com, where you can […]
Rams settlement funds survey reveals top priorities for residents
ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis released the results of the Rams settlement funds survey Thursday, which gave residents the opportunity to choose what ideas they want the Board of Aldermen to research and consider. The Rams relocation settlement, which yielded $790 million in December 2021, led to St. Louis City splitting a […]
Senate voting on foreign aid package after falling short on border deal
It remains unclear if the slimmed-down supplemental funding bill can gain the 60 votes needed to move forward in the chamber.
JetBlue planes hit each other on ground at Logan Airport
Two JetBlue planes hit each other on the ground at Logan Airport in Boston early Thursday morning.
Pharma exec won’t commit to selling life-saving drug in U.S. for lower price offered in Canada
Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner would not commit to selling Eliquis in the U.S. for the same, cheaper price it’s offered at in Canada when asked to do so by Sen. Bernie Sanders in a congressional hearing. Eliquis is a life-saving medication that prevents blood clots.
“Taste of the NFL” combines food, football and philanthropy
Ahead of the Super Bowl, the “Taste of the NFL” event marries the worlds of football and fine dining for a cause, gathering NFL legends and top-tier chefs to tackle hunger. James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern takes the helm this year, ready to unveil his Super Bowl culinary creations perfect for home preparation.
