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Editorial: In Trump's imagination, respect and success abound. The reality suggests otherwise

President Donald Trump's attempt at a State of the Union victory lap Tuesday night deserved the silent reception it received from congressional Democrats along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's brash closing gesture of disapproval. No amount of excessively enthusiastic cheering from Republicans can hide the fact that Trump will forever…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 6, 2020

Hawley's political consultants coordinated with his taxpayer-paid staff, audit says

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. _ Taxpayer-paid staff working in former Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley's office may have met with his political consultants more than a dozen times in the months before he launched his U.S. Senate campaign in 2017, according to a report released Thursday by State Auditor Nicole Galloway.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 6, 2020

Blues' home streak snapped with 4-2 loss to Jets

ST. LOUIS _ When the Blues and Jets met five days ago in Winnipeg, the Blues fell behind 3-0, fought back to cut the lead to 3-2 in the third before giving up two empty-net goals.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 6, 2020

Blues return home with a bang, beat Hurricanes, 6-3

ST. LOUIS _ Welcome home.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 4, 2020

Blues rally before Jets pull away for 5-2 victory

Down 3-0 entering the third period, the Blues staged a furious comeback and came within the width of a goal post of tying the game but went on to lose, 5-2, to the Jets on Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 1, 2020

Blues fight back to get even, but lose to Oilers, 4-2

The Blues came back from a 2-0 deficit to pull even with the Oilers early in the third period, but it was the Oilers who got the next goal and went on to beat the Blues, 4-2, on Friday night in Edmonton, Alberta.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 31, 2020

How did Mary Engelbreit get so woke? Artist known for cute drawings isn't holding back

ST LOUIS _ Walking into Mary Engelbreit's studio is like stepping into one of her storybooks _ a whimsical, bright space brimming with preciousness and a sprinkle of sass. Eight decorative birdhouses are perched on top of a short wall by the entry. There's a nook with a checker-print sofa…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 31, 2020

The keto diet: Its highs and lows plus 5 recipes

My friends Mike and Robin have been on the keto diet for a couple of years. They lost a ton of weight, and they look fit and trim _ better than I've ever seen them, and I've known them more than 30 years.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 29, 2020

We taste test the new Lemon-Ups Girl Scout Cookies

A subtly sweet lemon flavor and a light and crispy shortbread texture highlight the latest cookie offering from the Girl Scouts. Lemon-Ups cleverly have a thin glaze on the bottom of the larger-than-usual cookies, so the first sensation on the tongue is a lemony sweetness. Each cookie also comes with…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 29, 2020

Benjamin Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon?

ST. LOUIS _ Sometimes, spring training seems too long _ practices and more practices, games and more games, months of Groundhog Days, starting shortly after Groundhog Day. But with so many guys challenging for two Cardinals outfield spots, one wonders if there will be enough spring training at-bats to get…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 28, 2020