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RoundUp: oil prices drop on Bin Laden news, redistricting & a violent block party
Posted: 05.02.2011 at 7:57 AM Updated: 05.02.2011 at 8:50 AM
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Bin Laden news drops oil prices

Oil prices have fallen overnight on the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden, although analysts caution that a reaction against Bin Laden’s death that endangers Middle East oil production or shipments could cause another spike.
 

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Teams needed for FM's first 'Trashiest' contest

Most everyone likes a little friendly competition, but the question is, how many are wiling to get their hands dirty to win?

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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley addresses town hall meeting Thursday at Mercy Medical 

Thursday afternoon during U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's Appanoose County Town Hall Meeting the audience expressed concern with the country's debt, healthcare and illegal immigration, to name a few issues.
 

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Governor vetoes redistricting

Governor Jay Nixon Saturday vetoed House Bill 193.

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Riots end annual block party 

An annual block party near the Western Illinois University campus turned violent Saturday afternoon.

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How safe are you on the tracks? 

Friday, the railroad industry wrapped up a week of safety promotion with throw-back train rides and lectures on railroad crossings.

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