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Thursday, October 04, 2012  Weary of gawking tourists on buses, Katrina victims push back against hurricane damage tours

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Includes 14 photographs from the Hollywood premiere of "The Possession." Photos courtesy of Jason and Lori Haxton. Once you get to the story, click on the "Images" tab.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A free website for Missouri employers and job seekers to find candidates and employment.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  The project is designed to make the shopping center more attractive to shoppers.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Mayor Richard Detweiler will serve as mayor for the second consecutive year.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Cleanup postponed at New York City plaza where encamped protesters had feared eviction

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Story updated with new video added.

Monday, October 03, 2011  Wall Street protesters urged to dress as corporate zombies as part of continuing campaign

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  No regs are good regs: Rand Paul single-handedly blocks pipeline safety bill on principle

Friday, August 26, 2011  East Coast refineries likely to shut as Hurricane Irene approaches; gasoline prices rise