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Capahas roll to tourney title
(Community Sports ~ 07/29/10)
Plaza Tire posted its fourth straight rout in the Florida tournament
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Key step to kill Gulf gusher may happen sooner
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Preparations for step one of a two-step attempt to plug the Gulf oil gusher are going well and it could start by the weekend, the government's point man for the spill response said Thursday. The so-called static kill is intended to make the job of plugging the well for good easier, and it can begin as soon as crews finish work on the relief well needed for a permanent fix...
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Being prosecutor about making good decisions, Scott County candidates say
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
A successful prosecutor isn't all about getting a conviction or winning the "big cases," according to the two candidates vying for the public's vote as Scott County prosecuting attorney Tuesday. Both candidates, incumbent Paul Boyd and former Scott County prosecutor Cristy Baker-Neel, agree a good prosecutor makes responsible decisions, regardless of whether they're understood by the public...
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Cape County clerk estimates 37 percent turnout for Tuesday's election
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan predicted earlier this week that voter turnout in Tuesday's primary will be at 24 percent; however, local election officials say Cape Girardeau County could have a higher representation at the polls. "I do think Cape County's voter turnout will be higher than the state estimated 24 percent. Out of the 51,360 registered voters in Cape County, I am estimating an approximate 37 percent turnout," said Kara Clark Summers, Cape Girardeau County clerk...
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Funeral home to reimburse Delta city government for demolition of building
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
Ford and Sons Funeral Homes will reimburse Delta for the cost of demolishing a dilapidated building that partially collapsed in June, the town announced in a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
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Cyclists riding for charity stop in Cape
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
Cyclists riding for Catholic Charities USA stopped in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday during their cross-country trek to highlight the need to help Americans battling poverty. The Cycling for Change ride started in Cape Flattery, Wash., on May 29, and will end 5,100 miles away in Key West, Fla., on Sept. 5...
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Long-time Physician Scot Pringle Retires
(Submitted Story ~ 07/29/10)
In his 29 years on the medical staff at Southeast Missouri Hospital, Scot G. Pringle, MD, has established himself as one of the most trusted obstetricians and gynecologists in the region. His fun, compassionate personality and willingness to help others has made him a patient favorite at Southeast, which is why his retirement comes as bittersweet news...
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Missouri auditor's review critical of MOHELA disbursements, River Campus funding
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
The state Department of Higher Education should have been more involved in picking projects for a college construction program and additional coordination is needed among colleges, according to reviews released Wednesday by the state auditor's office.
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Jackson district expects winter finish for high school revamping
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
A spiderweb structure hangs over the construction zone that will later be full of books and study tables for students at Jackson High School. The media center is part of the final building phase at the high school that vastly increases the expanse of the high school, has curriculum enhancements and features natural light...
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Extension of jobless benefits comes as county unemployment at 7.9 percent
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
An unemployment benefits extension approved by Congress last week comes at a time when there are few opportunities for local job seekers. "There are so many people that are out of work, so when there are positions open there are so many applicants that someone's chances of being called back and actually going on an interview are very slim," said Robin Strop, the coordinator of the Missouri Career Center in Cape Girardeau, where workers receiving unemployment benefits are required to report every four weeks.. ...
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Recruit follows family tradition serving country
(Submitted Story ~ 07/29/10)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Since she was a little girl, Julia Schafer's dad has told her that joining the Missouri National Guard was one of the best decisions he'd ever made. "My father has told me for years that the military is the way to go," Schafer said. "He'd go on and on about what a great opportunity it's been for him and the things he's done and the friendships he's made. He said it was about helping people. So when I got old enough to enlist, it felt like my duty."...
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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary's Adorable Adoptable
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/29/10)
Dodger is a 10-week-old black short-haired kitten. He loves to be picked up and cuddled. Dodger has a nice personality! Dodger and many kitten friends are available for adoption at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 573-243-9823. Please view other adorable adoptables at safeharboranimalsanctuary.org...
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Tenton and Papa Tom at Kaufmann Stadium in KC
(Submitted Photo ~ 07/29/10)
This photo was taken on July 18th at a game between the Royals and the A's. It was also souvenir bat day.
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SEALS Qualify For Championship Swim Meet
(Submitted Story ~ 07/29/10)
Nine athletes swimming for the SEALS Swim Team will represent Southeast Missouri at the Ozark Conference Long Course Championships on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010. The annual conference championship swim meet will be held in Carbondale, IL and will be also be attended by 17 teams from southeast Missouri, St. ...
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Local Scouts participate in national Jamboree
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
An angry purple face sits snarling on the right shoulder Joseph Wolsey's Boy Scout uniform. A patch, the face signifies the Calamitous Coffee Cans, the group Wolsey will be with during the National Scout Jamboree. "When we were looking through the dictionary, 'calamitous' came up," he said...
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Casino pros outweigh cons
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/29/10)
I have to expand on what Jean Rabe wrote regarding the fact that a casino would be just what Cape Girardeau needs. A person has a choice to gamble or not to gamble, and there are mechanisms in place should anyone have an addiction to gambling. As far as crime goes, a casino does not create more crime. It actually lessens crime due to all the security, plus a casino would work hand in hand with Cape Girardeau police...
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Casino vote
(Editorial ~ 07/29/10)
Quality of Life in Cape Girardeau, the group that led a petition drive to force a third vote on whether the city should allow a casino, successfully submitted the required signatures of city voters, and the city council is in the process of putting the issue on the Nov. 2 general election ballot...
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Vote no on Proposition C
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/29/10)
Everything is in place for individuals to purchase reasonably priced heath care insurance. I agree with the Missouri Hospital Association. Do you think it is good to shift health care cost of those who don't pay to those who have insurance? Every day thousands of people are treated at hospitals and do not pay for it. All of us who do pay get our premiums raised because the hospitals shift the cost to us...
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Speak Out 7/29/10
(Speak Out ~ 07/29/10)
SOMEONE said we should check Ronald Reagan's record before we canonize him. In 1981 Ronald Reagan signed the largest tax cut in American history at his California ranch, launching the longest economic boom in U.S. history. You can't beat that. IF you want to meet some good people who do their job, go to the Jackson Post Office service window. ...
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Prayer 7/29/10
(Prayer ~ 07/29/10)
Hear our laughter of joy, O God, when we see all of your goodness in creation. Amen.
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Freedom Fest, taxes, deficits
(Column ~ 07/29/10)
Wendy and I recently attended Freedom Fest, a three-day annual gathering of conservatives, libertarians, gold and silver investors, health food proponents, Ayn Rand readers, stock investors etc. It was an intellectually stimulating experience...
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Firefighters gain on large Calif. wildfire
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
TEHACHAPI, Calif. -- Hundreds of firefighters gained ground Wednesday against the most destructive of two big wildfires that have burned homes and forced 2,300 people to evacuate mountain communities on the edge of the Mojave Desert and in the southern Sierra Nevada...
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One person dead, two injured in bear attack at Mont. campground
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
COOKE CITY, Mont. -- At least one bear rampaged through a heavily occupied campground Wednesday near Yellowstone National Park in the middle of the night, killing one person and injuring two others during an attack that forced people to hide in their cars as an animal tore through tents...
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Slovenian police arrest, question cyber mastermind
(International News ~ 07/29/10)
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- A cyber mastermind from Slovenia who is suspected of creating a malicious software code that infected 12 million computers worldwide and orchestrating other huge cyberscams has been arrested and questioned, police said Wednesday...
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Spanish region says adios to bullfighting
(International News ~ 07/29/10)
BARCELONA, Spain -- Lawmakers in Catalonia outlawed bullfighting Wednesday, making it Spain's first major region to ban the deadly, centuries-old ballet between matador and beast after heated debate that pitted animal rights against a pillar of traditional culture...
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Flooding in China traps thousands of people
(International News ~ 07/29/10)
BEIJING -- Floods caused by heavy rains in northeastern China stranded tens of thousands of residents without power Wednesday, as the worst flooding in more than a decade continued to besiege many areas of the country. Floods this year have killed at least 928 people with 477 missing and caused tens of billions of dollars in damage, the State Flood Control and Drought Prevention office reported. ...
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Soldier in Afghanistan helps coach Missouri birth
(State News ~ 07/29/10)
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Army Capt. David Cooper was in Afghanistan when his daughter was born in Missouri. But thanks to technology, he was able to not only witness the birth but help coach his wife through labor. Video conferencing software allowed Cooper to be laptop-to-face with his wife, Laurie, through the birth of Charlotte Rose Cooper on July 19 at Hannibal Regional Hospital...
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Congress narrows gap in cocaine sentences
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
WASHINGTON -- Congress on Wednesday changed a quarter-century-old law that has subjected tens of thousands of blacks to long prison terms for crack cocaine convictions while giving far more lenient treatment to those, mainly whites, caught with the powder form of the drug...
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Police report 7/29/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/29/10)
Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summonses Assault n Domestic assault was reported. Burglary Thefts Property damage...
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Shaun White's clothing line boasts skater style
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
NEW YORK -- Olympic gold medalist Shaun White and his brother Jesse hang out with young artists and skaters, surfers and snowboarders with a distinctive style that's a little bit retro, a little bit edgy and a whole lot of cool. The White brothers say they want to bring that look to the masses -- even if you're not artistic, can't skate to save your life or don't dream of waves or half-pipes. ...
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Area students graduate with honors from University of Missouri
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
-- From staff reports...
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Thaleta Caldwell
(Obituary ~ 07/29/10)
THEBES, Ill. -- Thaleta Genevieve "Babe" Caldwell, 86, of Russellville, Ark., died Monday, July 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was formerly of Lebanon, Mo., and Thebes. She was born Aug. 8, 1923, to James Carroll and Marie Jordan Davis. She married Samuel Dyer Caldwell May 13, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1982...
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Ruth Burchyett
(Obituary ~ 07/29/10)
Ruth M. Burchyett, 90, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Cape Girardeau County, to Roy Wilson and Laura Koeppel McLain. She and her former husband, Lester Burchyett, were married at Old Iona Baptist Church in Oriole. He preceded her in death in 2008...
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Paul Guard Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/29/10)
Paul H. Guard Jr., 77, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Helen Garner
(Obituary ~ 07/29/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Helen M. Garner, 86, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Friday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill...
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Births 7/29/10
(Births ~ 07/29/10)
Son to Joshua Cole Trusty and Heather Lynn Young of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:14 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Name, Braiden Cole. Weight, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Ms. Young is the daughter of Rhonda Young of Cleburne, Texas, and Steve Young of Huntsville, Mo. She is a CMV with In Home Assistance Inc. Trusty is the son of Linda Trusty of Moberly, Mo., and Timothy Trusty of Clifton Hill, Mo. He is employed with Trusty Construction...
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Thomas Parsons Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/29/10)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Thomas Edward Parsons Jr., 77, of Marble Hill died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict. There will be no service. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements...
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Out of the past 7/29/10
(Out of the Past ~ 07/29/10)
A private airplane was forced to land on a Mississippi River sandbar south of Gorham, Ill., yesterday afternoon; the plane, a two-passenger Decathlon, apparently ran out of fuel. Cape Girardeau County Clerk Rodney Miller says a new Missouri law allowing the use of computer printouts of voter registration records at election polls should help speed up the voting when there are long lines; county precincts will be using the printouts beginning next year, eliminating the need to haul bulky voter registration books to and from the polls.. ...
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Californy quest
(Column ~ 07/29/10)
July 29, 2010 Dear DC, Though driving in the free-for-all traffic almost made me cringe, Northern Californy is the still where you oughta be. I'm staying at a motel in Petaluma, where lots of movies set in the 1950s have been filmed because parts of the downtown still look the way they did half a century ago. The movie houses of the day are still operating, and the ghosts of '55 Chevys and Mercurys rove Petaluma Boulevard searching for cherry Cokes and burgers...
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Who's next 7/29/10
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
Scholarships The following graduates of Scott City High School received scholarships: n Robert Matheney received the G.I. Bill Scholarship for the U.S. Army. Honors, achievements -- From staff reports ...
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Hooked on science: Make a batch of green snot
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
Did you know an explosive sneeze can shoot millions of snot droplets out of your nose and mouth at more than 100 mph? These snot droplets mainly consist of water, salt and protein. Using a few materials from around the house, you can make a batch of snot...
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Emerson is advocate for unborn
(Paid Letter ~ 07/29/10)
Jo Ann Emerson opposes partial-birth abortion, the abortion pill and taxpayer-funded abortions, which are already being offered under government insurance products. She supports overturning Roe v. Wade and protecting the consciences of doctors and hospitals which object to abortion practices...
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Vote yes on Proposition C
(Paid Letter ~ 07/29/10)
On July 18, The Missouri Libertarian Party endorsed Proposition C. As the uncontested Libertarian candidate for U.S. Congress, I have chosen to focus the efforts of my campaign on helping to pass Prop C during the months leading up the primary. Missourians have an unprecedented opportunity to push back against the ObamaCare mandate of being fined by the IRS for choosing not to buy health insurance. ...
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Don't vote for Jay Purcell Aug. 3
(Paid Letter ~ 07/29/10)
Jay Purcell already holds a commission seat, and to vote him in as presiding commissioner would result in a Democratic governor appointing his replacement. Do we want that? Purcell does not do the job he holds, so why should he have the responsibility of dealing with major businesses or budget control?...
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Emerson voted with Pelosi
(Paid Letter ~ 07/29/10)
I had to chuckle when I heard seven-term incumbent Jo Ann Emerson on the radio, after condemning Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, declare, "I'm mad too!" Where was this outrage when she voted with Nancy for bank bailouts that resulted in making Goldman Sachs whole? When she voted with Nancy for Cash for Clunkers that resulted in costing taxpayers $24,000 per car? When she voted with Nancy to bail out Chrysler, the immediate effect of which was shipping manufacturing jobs from Fenton, Mo., to Mexico?...
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Scott Clark for recorder of deeds
(Paid Letter ~ 07/29/10)
I want to endorse Scott R. Clark for recorder of deeds in the Aug. 3 primary election. Scott has a fine reputation within the Republican Party for his hard work, honesty and effectiveness. He has a genuine desire to serve the people of Cape Girardeau County. Scott understands the importance of face-to-face customer service and also wants to update the recorder's website to make it more user friendly...
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Rams sign second-round pick as bodyguard for QB Bradford
(Professional Sports ~ 07/29/10)
Offensive tackle Rodger Saffold, the team's No. 2 pick, is in place for camp
- Practicing a New Zealand art form near the Mississippi (Local News ~ 07/29/10)
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Jackson police/fire report 7/28/10
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/29/10)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Thefts Assault Property damage Burglary Miscellaneous Jackson Firefighters responded to the following calls Monday: Firefighters responded to the following calls Tuesday: ...
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BP's waning Britishness causes few ripples in U.K.
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
LONDON -- Its chairman is Swedish, a growing chunk of its revenue comes from Russia and its incoming chief executive speaks with an American accent. So goes the Britishness in the company once known as British Petroleum. BP PLC's appointment of managing director Robert Dudley to replace Briton Tony Hayward as CEO has drawn a muted reaction in Britain, however. ...
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Dow ends four-day win streak
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
NEW YORK -- Investors cashed in some of their recent gains Wednesday after the Federal Reserve gave them more confirmation that the economic recovery is slowing. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 40 points after the Fed released its regional survey of the economy, a report known as the "beige book." The Fed said economic growth has been steady during the summer in Cleveland and Kansas City, but has slowed in Atlanta and Chicago. ...
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Judge gives defendant in Cape Girardeau murder case more time to find lawyer
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
The Cape Girardeau County judge presiding over the case of a Bellwood, Ill., man charged in the June 26 shooting death of Matthew "Woody" Ervin continued the case last week to give the defendant time to hire a lawyer.
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Fire destroys historic hotel in Cairo
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
CAIRO, Ill. -- A historic hotel in downtown Cairo was destroyed by a fire that broke out around midnight Tuesday.
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New MTV show takes on high school stereotypes
(Community ~ 07/29/10)
NEW YORK -- Jocks, nerds, burnouts and stoners: The names may vary, but students at almost every high school know the labels. A new show on MTV attempts to help students look past such stereotypes. The network hypes "If You Really Knew Me" as a real-life version of "The Breakfast Club."...
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Judge blocks parts of immigration law
(National News ~ 07/29/10)
PHOENIX -- A federal judge stepped into the fight over Arizona's immigration law at the last minute Wednesday, blocking the heart of the measure and defusing a confrontation between police and thousands of activists that had been building for months...
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Jury begins deliberations in Blagojevich corruption case
(State News ~ 07/29/10)
CHICAGO -- Rod Blagojevich's fate was in the hands of jurors Wednesday as they began deciding whether the impeached Illinois governor tried to sell an appointment to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat and schemed to use his political power for personal gain...
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Cards recover in 13 innings after losing six-run lead to Mets
(Professional Sports ~ 07/29/10)
NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 13th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived a frantic comeback to beat the New York Mets 8-7 on Wednesday night. Matt Holliday hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, and Jaime Garcia also drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who scored six times off Mets ace Johan Santana in the first inning only to watch their bullpen let the lead slip away...
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152 die as plane crashes in rainy Pakistan hills
(International News ~ 07/29/10)
ISLAMABAD -- A passenger jet that officials suspect veered off course in monsoon rains and thick clouds crashed into hills overlooking Pakistan's capital Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and scattering body parts and twisted metal far and wide...
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Jackson man named interim superintendent of Risco schools
(Local News ~ 07/29/10)
A Jackson man will run the Risco School District for a year as the district makes preparations for its incoming leader. Gary Whitledge came out of retirement to accept the position of interim superintendent. The school district hired him for the school year to lead the district and train future superintendent, Amy Baker, who will take the position next school year when her certification is complete...
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Mo. scholarships cut below law's minimum amounts
(State News ~ 07/29/10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- An influx of needy students and a decrease in state aid have combined to place Missouri in the awkward position of potentially violating its own law when distributing college scholarships during the upcoming school year. The Missouri Department of Higher Education said Tuesday that it doesn't expect to have enough money to meet the minimum scholarship amounts set by a 2007 law that created the state's main financial needs-based scholarship program...
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UMSL gets to $100 million goal early
(State News ~ 07/29/10)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The University of Missouri-St. Louis has reached its $100 million "Gateway for Greatness" fundraising campaign, and it did so two years early. The university said Monday that more than 25,000 donors have contributed to the campaign that has now raised $102 million. The original goal deadline was 2012...
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