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Democrats: We Have Enough Votes To Pass Health Care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and Democratic House leaders resolved a long-standing dispute over abortion Sunday, securing crucial support from a handful of lawmakers and setting the stage for a historic vote on a comprehensive health care overhaul. more
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Missouri Voters Rally Against Health Care Reform Bill Photo
A loud group of health care reform opponents protested in front of Congressman Russ Carnahan's office Saturday afternoon, about 24 hours before the House of Representatives was to vote on the historic overhaul. more
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Police Investigating Roodhouse, IL Murder
A woman is found murdered in tiny Roodhouse, Illinois. Illinois State Police and the Greene County Sheriff's Department are investigating the death of 72 year old Carol Andrews. Police say neighbors found her inside her home Friday night. Investigators say she'd been strangled. more
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City To Use Cameras To Catch Speeders Video
The city of Charlack is installing a permanent camera to catch speeders on interstate 170. Starting at the end of the month Charlack will begin using a camera to catch highway speeders in the same way cameras are used to catch drivers running red lights. Signs will warn drivers when the camera is... more
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Group Hopes To Find Missing Bethalto Horse Video
"Whiskers" was the show horse that disappeared near Bethalto, Illinois on February 6th from the friendly confines of Mary Morrison-Price's farm on State Route 140. "I figure it's got to be somebody who probably knows this horse," said Mary, Whiskers' owner. The steed's owner has learned of an... more
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Officer Involved Shooting, in North St. Louis Video
Police shot a suspect on 3700 block of Penrose in North St. Louis around 5:50p.m., this afternoon. The St. Louis Police Department tells FOX2/KPLR11, that no officers were injured and that they are investigating the incident. more
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Little Boy Recovering After Hit In Face By Stray Bullet Video
There is an all out search for three teenage boys who may have fired a shot that struck a little boy who was sitting inside his Madison, Illinois home Thursday evening. The child is expected to recover, but his mother is deeply distressed over the shooting, "I feel so, so sad. I wish it had been... more
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Brutally Beaten Toddler Released From Hospital Video
The Metro East toddler, beaten so badly that eighteen inches of her intestines had to be removed, has been released from Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Amanda Runyon went home with her biological father and grandparents Friday afternoon. more
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Two Kids Approached By A Stranger In Two Days Video
Two students approached by strangers in two days have the Madison County Sheriffs Department stepping up patrols in the community of Mitchell, Illinois near Granite City. Both of the children attend Mitchell Elementary School. In addition to more Sheriffs Department patrols, the Granite City... more
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Driver Dies In I-255 Rollover Accident Video
Police are investigating a fatal rollover accident on Interstate 255 near Collinsville Road in Illinois. The driver died when the car went off the road, rolled several times, and the driver was thrown from the car. The 17-year-old passenger was flown to Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. more
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St. Louis Archdiocese Teachers Get Pay Raise
Archbishop Robert Carlson has approved a three percent pay raise for all teachers in the St. Louis Archdiocesan Schools for the 2010-2011 school year. more
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Enjoy Friday! Winter Set To Make Weekend Comeback Video
Spring-time weather continues Friday in St. Louis. Temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 60s with mostly sunny skies and southwest winds. Everything changes by Saturday. A strong storm system developing over the southern Plains will move toward the Bi-State over the weekend. It will meet... more
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Weekend Events From The RFT Video
Looking for some way to escape the winter weather this weekend? We have some ideas. more
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Racial Divide Still Splits Kirkwood Video
Two years after the mass shooting at Kirkwood City Hall a racial divide continues between the city and Meachum Park. more
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St. Louis' Top Model Contestant Heads Home Video
The second episode of the season put the girls on the hot seat. St. Louisians watched as our hometown girl Gabrielle held onto high hopes of advancing to the next round. But when the 18 year old's photo appeared Tyra and the judges decided Gabrielle would be the first to go. more
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More Unlicensed Police Officers Uncovered
Investigator Chris Hayes found many of the unlicensed officers at police departments along Natural Bridge Road. We spotted Justin Biancardi on the police beat, but without the state required license. He was riding in a Beverly Hills Police patrol car that was running radar on Natural Bridge.... more
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Car Crashes Into Starbucks, No Injuries Reported
It was quite a jolt for workers and customers inside an area Starbuck Coffee shop. Olivette Police say a woman ran her car through the front of the Starbucks at Olive and Price, just west of Interstate 170. A witness tells News 11 says a woman jumped the curb and went into the outside table and... more
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Bridgeton Cop Recovering After Being Struck By Car Video
Bridgeton Police says a a police officer was hit by a car driven by a forgery suspect. The 39 year-old Bridgeton officer was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, he was treated and released. It all began shortly after nine last night at the Lazy Boy Furniture store where officers were... more
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Child Shot By Bullet From Drive-By Shooting Video
A 2-year-old boy is recovering at Cardinal Glennon Children's hospital after being hit by a stray bullet in Madison, Illinois. He was sitting in his grandfather's lap when a bullet flew through the window of their home around 5:30p.m. Thursday, apparently the result of a drive-by shooting where... more
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Man Charged With Homicide In Cemetery Death Video
A Troy, Illinois, man died from a drug overdose and now his friend is charged with his death. The investigation began Tuesday in a cemetery. The Major Case Squad was activated Tuesday when a body was found in a Friedens Church Cemetery in Troy, Illinois. Police say Michael Bovinett, 36,... more
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Pit Bull Leaves Senior And Puppy Badly Hurt Video
A vicious dog attack leaves a senior citizen and a puppy badly hurt. It happened in Livingston Illinois. The victim's son says a casual stroll almost turned deadly for his new puppy. more
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Father Of Girl Killed In Stolen Car Crash Speaks Out Video
An innocent bystander is killed after her car is hit by a stolen car that police were chasing Wednesday night. Now, the father of the 20 year old who was killed is trying to come to grips with the tragedy. "I didn't want my daughter to go like that. I wanted to go before my daughter. I wanted to... more
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"The 5th Dimension" Inducted Into U-City Walk Of Fame.
Two St. Louis members of the band "The 5th Dimension" were inducted into the University City walk of fame. more
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City Earnings Tax Could Be Repealed Video
"Devastating" is the word being used Thursday night to describe the impact on the city of St. Louis if voters repeal the earnings tax. Officially, what they held here at the Gribic Banquet Hall was a public hearing before the Aldermanic Ways and Means Committee. But really, it was a road show, the... more
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Ameren Workers Help Family Of Worker Killed In Explosion Video
An electrifying show of compassion at Ameren UE as workers support a family who's been through a tremendous tragedy. "I'm speechless. I'm so overwhelmed. People are so compassionate and so good." Fran Walters thanks Ameren UE workers for what they've done for her and her three children after... more
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Good Samaritan Pulls Woman From Burning Home Video
An O'Fallon, Missouri, couple finds themselves in a life or death struggle. The husband is now credited with saving the life of a woman found unconscious in a burning home. Jason Orf saved the woman. "I didn't know if there was gas or tanks inside that garage. I didn't know if it was going to... more
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Student Approached By Man In Truck; Offered Ride Home
The Madison County Sheriff's Department wants to know more about a man who approached a child walking home in Granite City. It happened on Wednesday when a Mitchell Elementary school student told his mother a man in a black pick-up truck stopped and asked if he needed a ride home. The student was... more
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Three Arrested In University City Drug Raid Video
Three men are in custody after St. Louis County police say they busted a 'substantial' drug operation in University City. Officer went to a home in the 8400 block of Elmore near Coolidge with a search warrant. Once inside, investigators say they located a large amount of cocaine and marijuana... more
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Issue At Lambert Delays Travelers Thursday Morning Video
Around 8:00 a.m. Thursday TSA and Lambert Security closed Concourse A for a 1/2 hour stretch in order to handle an issue. Jeff Lea, Lambert PR, says this appeared to be a bag that had to be re-screened. This was not a security breach where a person got through a security checkpoint. Passengers... more
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Dogtown A Sea of Green as Revelers Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Video
The 27th annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Saint Patrick's Day Parade stepped off in Dogtown Wednesday afternoon and the streets were filled with people hoping for some fun and a little luck of the Irish. More than 100 marched in the parade, ranging from school groups, Irish dancers, local VIP's,... more
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People Are Talking About Tiger Woods' Return To Golf Video
NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods' return to the golf course is a long-awaited boon to sponsors that stood by him and marketers who stand to get big exposure from the big Masters audience. more
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Lane Closures on Boone Bridge Begin Tonight Video
There could be some traffic headaches for folks crossing the Missouri River on westbound 40. MoDOT announced Wednesday afternoon that the right two lanes of the bridge will be shut down beginning at 9pm. Officials plan to re-open the obstructed lanes by 5am Thursday. more
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Olivette Potholes Too Big To Avoid Video
Its being described as a minefield and an obstacle course. Massive potholes are making driving hazardous in an Olivette business park. Potholes litter the streets at the Dielman Industrial Park off Dielman Road. We saw many drivers swerving to try and avoid the potholes.People who work in the... more
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Things To Know Before Traveling To Mexico Video
Making plans to get away for spring break? If you are heading to Mexico, there are a few things you should know. Recent violence in Mexico, including the deaths of three American's just last weekend, spring breakers are being warned about vacationing in Mexico. Travel Expert Sue McCarthy talked... more
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Woman Found Dead in St. Louis Police Holding Cell Video
A St. Louis woman arrested on theft warrants has died in police custody. Police say the death of Tabatha Williams, 32, was a suicide, but some relatives are finding that difficult to believe. Police arrested Williams Tuesday afternoon, and her cousin claims she says she wasn't feeling well and was... more
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Incredible Act of Kindness for Cancer Patient/Military Mom
Brenda Ford is a nurse at Bethesda Southgate in south St. Louis County. Beyond that, she is a cancer victim and a single parent who has a son in the navy who is about to enter a combat zone in Iraq. She was telling a co-worker about her wish to get to Guam where her son has been stationed... more
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Obama's ESPN bracket predicts Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Villanova in Final Four Video
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — President Barack Obama predicts Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky and Villanova to make the men's basketball Final Four. more
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Ameren To Consolidate Three Illinois Utilities
It'll soon be time to say goodbye to AmerenIP, AmerenCIPS and AmerenCILCO. St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. plans to merge its three Illinois electric and gas utilities into a single utility known as Ameren Illinois. The consolidation is expected to be completed by Oct. 1. Ameren says the new company... more
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Salaries Slashed For East St. Louis Firefighters And Police Video
Massive pay cuts are coming to police officers and firefighters in East St. Louis, but city officials insist the massive salary slash is the lesser of two evils. Most had expected layoffs that would have cut the police department by nearly forty percent and the fire department by half. more
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Alton Schools Lay Off Almost 50 Teachers And Staff Members Video
Alton is laying off 29 teachers, 19 staff members, and cutting pay to about 40 other employees. The school board approved the cuts Tuesday night, a move the longtime superintendent said was the hardest decision he has ever had to make. more
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Authorities Uncover Large Meth Lab in South East Missouri
Two people have been arrested after authorities say they uncovered one of the biggest methamphetamine labs in St. Francois County. The Daily Journal reported that a deputy on his way home from work early Tuesday noticed the smell of meth ingredients. He and other officers found three pounds of... more
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FOX Discusses Deal With Conan O'Brien
Fox Broadcasting is inching closer to bringing Conan O'Brien back to late night. Key Fox executives, including Rupert Murdoch, are on board with the plan and would like to finalize a deal in coming weeks so they can make a splash on May 17 when the network unveils its fall lineup. People close to... more
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Manhole Fire Knocks Out Power To Hundreds Overnight Video
An underground fire just north of downtown St. Louis knocked out power to hundreds of Ameren customers. It happened around 11:00pm Tuesday in a manhole on 9th street just north of Cass. It was a steamy and smokey fire. People on the scene said they could hear the crackling sounds of water... more
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Warm Weather Short Lived; Snow Possible Over Weekend
Cloudy skies open up this St. Patrick's Day, but drier air will help to eat away at those clouds through the day and expect partly cloudy skies by mid afternoon. Temperatures will be right around normal this afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. The rest of the week is truly spring-like with lots... more
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Mothers Speak Out About School Bus Fight Video
The mothers of the two girls involved in the Riverview Gardens school bus fight speak out. Both blame the others child for starting the battle. more
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