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Police arrest 1 of 2 in Austin mass shooting that wounded 14 Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another after a mass shooting on a crowded downtown Austin street left 14 people wounded early Saturday, two of them critically. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

To curb drug prices, Dems still seeking balance Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year to curb prescription drug prices, but they're still disagreeing on how to cut costs for patients and taxpayers while preserving profits that lure investors to back potentially promising treatments. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China Leaders of the world's largest economies unveiled an infrastructure plan Saturday for the developing world to compete with China's global initiatives, but they were searching for a consensus on how to forcefully to call out Beijing over human rights abuses. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

What will change under Israel's new government? JERUSALEM (AP) — If all goes according to plan, Israel will swear in a new government Sunday, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year rule and a political crisis that inflicted four elections on the country in less than two years. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Plan would restore rail service to big swath of the Midwest Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the the long- discussed route off the ground. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

200 years of Missouri veterans featured in new Jeremy Amick book As part of Missouri's bicentennial celebration, the latest book by local author Jeremy Amick features the stories of veterans from throughout the state, ranging from the Civil War to more recent conflicts. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

Victims of nightclub massacre remembered 5 years later ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The 49 people killed in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida were honored in Orlando and around the world on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of the attack. by Associated Press Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:00pm

DNR director remembered for passion, perseverance Leaders in Missouri and beyond are honoring the legacy of Carol Comer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources since 2017 who died Wednesday. by Jonathan Jain, [email protected] Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:00pm

One hurt, charged after Callaway County wreck One person was hurt Saturday in an accident in Callaway County. by News Tribune Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 11:00pm

'Black Harvest' by Daren Dean to be released next month At this week's Rotary Club meeting, Daren Dean author of the new novel "Black Harvest" spoke to members about his book as well as the process he went through to finish it. by Paula Tredway Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 9:37pm

Hogs for Hunger accepting donations toward 'growing need' After providing more than 318,000 servings of pork from 611 donated pigs last year, the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation is hoping to feed even more struggling Missourians in this summer's effort. by Jonathan Jain, For the Fulton Sun Published Jun. 12 2021 @ 12:00am

In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks It's Pride Month, and gay Americans should have a lot to celebrate: A new president who has pledged to advocate for LGBTQ people, an easing of a pandemic that has disrupted their communal activism, and increasing public acceptance of their basic rights, including record-high support for same-sex marriage. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Florida bans critical race theory from its classrooms TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's state Board of Education banned "critical race theory" from public school classrooms Thursday, adopting new rules it said would shield schoolchildren from curricula that could "distort historical events. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Missouri AG can't enforce Sunshine Laws in Governor's Office because it's 'a client' Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has determined his office cannot investigate an alleged violation of the state's open records laws by the Governor's Office, an interpretation of state law that has transparency advocates alarmed. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Summer swimming with the family After getting all the pictures and videos of our Tennessee children, camping, playing in the water, fishing and swimming, David and I began talking about our childhood adventures. by Dorothy Kleindienst, For the Fulton Sun Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Tips for a bountiful year in the asparagus patch It has been a bountiful year in the asparagus patch and as the harvest starts to wind down. Here are some tips to maintain or improve next years productivity from David Trinklein, in University of Missouri Division of Plant Sciences. by Peter Sutter, For the Fulton Sun Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Judge pauses loan forgiveness program for farmers of color The program pays up to 120 percent of direct or guaranteed farm loan balances for Black, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander farmers. by Associated Press Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 10:40pm

iCan Bike Camp to start next week The iCan Bike Camp is a week long day-camp that teaches people with disabilities how to ride a bike. by Paula Tredway Published Jun. 11 2021 @ 10:36pm

Fulton School Board accepts Return to Learn plan The Fulton school board approved the new Return to Learn plan for the summer at its Wednesday meeting. The plan was formulated for the summer and will be revisited before school starts in the fall. by Paula Tredway Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:35pm

Legislators, students push for K-12 Asian American studies CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When the Asian American Student Union at a Connecticut high school organized a Zoom call following the killing of six Asian women in Atlanta, senior Lily Feng thought maybe 10 or 15 classmates would attend. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:35pm

Ex-police chief, 5 others charged in Capitol riot conspiracy A former California police chief and five other men have been indicted on conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents made public Thursday. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:35pm

Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in St. Louis ST. LOUIS (AP) — The name on the gravestone was "Unknown." The body beneath it was a Navy mess attendant from Woodson, Arkansas, who enlisted at 17 to get out of his small town and find opportunity. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:35pm

Parson signs livestock inspection law Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Thursday limiting who can inspect certain agricultural production facilities around the state of Missouri. by Ryan Pivoney Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm