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Editorial: GOP's silence at congressman's comments about would-be bomber speaks volumes

On Thursday, a North Carolina man drove a truck onto a sidewalk outside the Library of Congress, demanding to meet with President Joe Biden, ranting about a “revolution” and claiming he had explosives. After the man was arrested, Rep. Mo Brooks — the Alabama Republican who helped stoke the Jan.…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 23, 2021

5 meals that are fast and easy

Some days, you just don't feel like cooking lobster thermidor aux crevettes with a Mornay sauce, garnished with truffle paté, brandy and a fried egg on top.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 23, 2021

Best Bites: Jalapeño Pretzel Kravings

Are you constantly disappointed by jalapeño snacks that lack both spice and flavor? If so, you need look no further than the Pretzel Kravings Jalapeño Homestyle Pretzels. Each one of these pretzel twists packs a surprising amount of flavor; incredibly, they actually have the flavor of the pepper itself, unlike…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 23, 2021

Editorial: New Missouri law, not yet in effect, is already aiding bad guys with guns

A radical new Missouri law declaring federal firearms restrictions unenforceable in the state isn’t even in effect yet, and already it’s hampering efforts to confront gun violence. The law, passed this year by state Republicans and set to go into effect Aug. 28, will fine any Missouri law enforcement agency…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 20, 2021

O'Neill's 450-foot HR sparks rally in fifth as Cardinals overtake Brewers 8-4

ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals weren’t able to follow up on their mantra of winning every series as they try to remain relevant in a potential postseason picture. But down 4-1 in the fifth inning to Milwaukee and one of its many All-Star pitchers, Brandon Woodruff, on Thursday night, they…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 20, 2021

Benjamin Hochman: ‘You see how full it is.’ With 25,938 in the stands, frustrated Cardinals frustrate the fans, yet again

Do they still have those cardboard cutouts from last year?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2021

St. Louis employees must get vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID, mayor announces

ST. LOUIS — Nearly 6,000 city employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15 or undergo weekly coronavirus tests under a new policy announced Wednesday by Mayor Tishaura O. Jones.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2021

Editorial: Instead of confronting GOP anti-vaccination zealots, Gov. Parson hires contractors

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s decision to hire a nonprofit organization for $2.5 million to help spur public acceptance of the coronavirus vaccines, like his earlier move to create a lottery to coax vaccinations, isn’t the worst idea, given the state's sorry vaccination rates. There are, however, some concerns about the…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2021

Lynn Schmidt: What does America stand for anymore?

There are times in our lives both as individuals and as a collective when we need to take stock of who we are, what we want to become, what do we owe to ourselves, our communities and the world.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2021

Crisp, close game comes apart on Cardinals as Brewers rally, seize on mistakes for 6-4 win in 10th

ST. LOUIS -- What Jack Flaherty started and Paul Goldschmidt supported it took near perfection to finish against the feisty, first-place, unfazed Milwaukee Brewers.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2021