Fading Gingrich behind in new poll, hits Romney in ad

MIAMI (Reuters) - Newt Gingrich struggled to regain momentum in the race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination on Friday as another poll showed him falling behind his main rival Mitt Romney, who was seen as the winner of the final debate before the Florida primary.

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  Video Reports: Politics

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  Factbox: Key quotes from Republican presidential debate

Jacology: Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade

A little less than eight hours from now, at one minute past midnight, a group of volunteers flanked by a military honor guard at the soldier’s memorial in downtown St. Louis will begin reading the names of the 4, 484 American dead in Iraq and the 1,887 American dead from Afghanistan.

New Mississippi River Bridge Is On Schedule and Under Budget

The new $735 million dollar Mississippi River Bridge is on schedule for completion in two years; but most important of all its 11% under budget according to MoDOT.  MoDOT credits a very competitive environment that is keeping construction bids low.

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  Mississippi River Bridge Project Marks Milestone

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  IDOT, Minority Groups Make Deal On Mississippi River Bridge

Demi Moore "smoked something" before convulsions: 911 tape

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Demi Moore suffered convulsions and seemed only semi-conscious after smoking an undisclosed substance before being rushed to hospital earlier this week, according to the tape of a medical emergency call released on Friday.

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  AUDIO: Demi Moore 911 Call

Bernthal, The Way It Oughta Be: Going Away Parties

I was sad to learn Teresa Woodard will be leaving us.  She's moving back to Texas to be closer to her family.  Teresa is one of the nicest co-workers I've ever known.  But I was relieved to hear she does not want a going away party.

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  The Way It Oughta Be: Going Away Parties

Bomb Threat At SWIC; Friday Classes Cancelled

Friday classes are cancelled at Southwestern Illinois College due to a reported bomb threat.  It happened just after 8 a.m.  Authorities in Belleville evacuated the campus after someone called in a bomb threat to the school.

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  Pics: Southwestern Illinois College Campus Evacuation

Lionel: Military Rescues and the Media

I love to hear about daring commando rescues. America’s best and finest and baddest. It’s Rambo. Who doesn’t love stories of brave and courageous derring-do?

Washington University #1 In Ethnic & Kosher Food

Washington University in St. Louis has been ranked #1 in ethnic and Kosher food by CollegeProwler.com. It is surprising to note that the home of the Bears beat out Brandeis, a Jewish sponsored...

Mendte: Gingrich Picks On High School Janitor

What does Newt Gingrich have against high school janitors? Again and again he has proposed that high schools fire their janitors and replace them with teenagers as young as 13.

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  Mendte: Newt Picks on Janitors

All About Business: CMS Solutions

This weeks All About Business features CMS Solutions, an operational marketing company that thinks out of the box.  You can learn more about CMS Solutions Sunday at 9 A.M. on KPLR11.

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  All About Business: CMS Solutions

Wood River Police Shoot Stolen Car Suspect

The Illinois State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Wood River, Illinois. Authorities say a Wood River officer shot a person suspected of driving a stolen vehicle. It happened just after 10 a.m. on Harnett just off Wood River Avenue.

Blues Goalie Picked For All-Star Game

The NHL All-Star game is this weekend and the St. Louis Blues will be represented by only one member, goalie Brian Elliott was picked in the 7th round by Team Alfredson.

Men or Women: Who Feels More Pain?

Researchers are always pitting men against women -- the battle of the sexes is the subject of a new study on pain. The result? Women feel more pain than men in similar circumstances. Dr. Jay Moore is the chief medical officer at SSM DePaul explains a new study that seems to back that up.

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  Who Handles Pain Better? Men or Women?

What Matters Most: Worrying

What Matters Most: Worrying

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  What Matters Most: Are You A Worrier

Freeburg High School On Lockdown After Gun Threat

The superintendent of the Freeburg schools has confirmed that Freeburg High School in Illinois is on lockdown Friday morning for security reasons.

Weekends On The Web: Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 28-29, 2011

Looking for some great weekend activities, the latest forecast, or hoping to catch up on the week in News? Check out Weekends on the Web with Meteorologist Angela Hutti for all the information you need.

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  Weekends On The Web: Jan. 28-29, 2012

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  Organizers Preparing For Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade

Woman Killed In Town & Country Hit and Run

Town & Country police are looking for the person responsible for a fatal hit and run. Authorities say Ciby Kimbrough of St. Louis was killed in a two-car crash.

Police Shoot at Suspect After Frightening Traffic Stop

St. Louis police opened fire on a suspect after he allegedly backed his car into a police cruiser and pulled a gun on officers.  Fortunately, no officers were hurt.  But there were certainly some tense moments as police tried to get the suspect into custody.

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  Police involved shooting on Belt in North St. Louis

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  Officer Nearly Struck By Suspect

Coaches Versus Cancer Shootout Held At Scottrade

Basketball teams from around St. Louis played in the Coaches Versus Cancer shootout at Scottrade Center.

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  Coaches Versus Cancer Shootout

Chinese Pull Out of Deal To Set Up China Cargo Hub At Lambert

There is new information on the future of non-stop cargo flights from China and the future of resuming non-stop service from Lambert to Europe or Asia.

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  China Cargo Hub At Lambert

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  China Hub Tax Incentives, Local Control Of City Police May Be Dead