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Editorial: Democrats should scuttle the debt ceiling before America hits the fiscal brink

They aren’t saying it publicly, but behind the scenes, congressional Republican officials and business leaders are bracing for the nightmare scenario of a debt ceiling crisis potentially worse than the one in 2011 if the GOP retakes the House this year. That’s according to an Axios piece that pays special…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Oct 10, 2022

Kansas man allegedly stabbed his brother after they argued over a sandwich

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A rural Kansas man was injured Saturday after his brother allegedly stabbed him when they argued over a sandwich, according to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office.

Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022

Ohio State finally makes move in ESPN College Football Power rankings after Week 6

The latest ESPN Power Rankings finally have Ohio State moving up. Here's how it all looks after Week 6.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022

‘This is trans health care’: Barriers to testosterone limit care options in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In April, Kenny Caldwell walked into a Costco pharmacy in Kansas City to pick up their monthly medication. They walked out empty-handed.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022

Missouri farmer pleads guilty to federal charges linked to death of Wisconsin brothers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri farmer pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges related to his role in a cattle fraud scheme, just days after admitting he killed two Wisconsin brothers to cover it up, according to federal prosecutors.

Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022

$80,000 and 5 ER visits: An ectopic pregnancy takes a toll

A New York woman seeking to end a dangerous ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube finds the procedure more complicated and expensive than expected — even in a state with liberal abortion laws.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2022

She was told her Black hair was ugly. Now her event draws crowds to celebrate curls

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Growing up in a multicultural household, Christa Rice felt her thick, naturally curly hair was something undesirable, something to be hidden away.

Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022

Missouri prosecutors, legalization advocates spar over public safety impact of marijuana vote

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Prosecuting attorneys and marijuana legalization advocates are battling over the public safety impact from Missouri’s potential approval of recreational marijuana in November.

Tribune News Service · Oct 3, 2022

Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders

Planned Parenthood says it will provide abortions out of an RV-based clinic in southern Illinois by the end of the year. It will reduce travel time for some patients coming from surrounding states.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

Ohio State picks up more first place votes, closes gap on Alabama and Georgia in USA TODAY Coaches Poll

Ohio State picks up even more first-place votes this week and continues to close the gap. Should the gap already be closed completely is the real question?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022