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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Friday, June 07, 2013  Howard Smith entered the pleas to felony counts of stealing, disposing of stolen property and resisting arrest by fleeing.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Tensions remain high as the battle ­­­­­­­between Circuit Judge Russell Steele and Circuit Clerk Linda Decker continues to fester.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Monday, April 29, 2013  Court records show that more than 88,000 Missourians reported for jury duty in 2012.

Friday, April 19, 2013  It was a heated State of the Judiciary Address at the Adair County Annex Building Friday morning.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Daniel Coy entered the guilty plea to one count of child molestation in December.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District comes to Truman.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A panel of judges will award prizes on originality, creativeness and overall look.

Monday, April 01, 2013  There was no decision on a change of venue for the second murder trial of Seth Techel.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A northeast Missouri man charged with multiple sex-related felonies has been given a change of venue in his case.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In August 2011, Barber was found guilty of two counts of tampering with a witness.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A review of the case is scheduled for next Tuesday when Judge Karl DeMarce is expected to schedule a date for a new trial.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A northeast Missouri man facing  20 sex-related felony charges has a new judge assigned to the case.