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Today at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Yesterday at 8:28 AM  Authorities are looking for a 51-year-old man, who they presume drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A man from Kansas City is the world's best barista.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  UK emergency response committee meets after man butchered in daylight attack in London

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Guard, which partnered with Missouri Workforce Development, is offering service members employment education on interview skills, resume building and learning how to market themselves.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Members of the Eldon Firefighters Association held their annual Drive-Through Bar-Be-Q fundraiser.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  He allegedly smashed a man's laptop, vandalized the alumni center and tried to run from police.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The stolen items were returned to the owner.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A married Jefferson City attorney who wanted to keep his Ukrainian girlfriend in the country was indicted for trying get around immigration laws by conspiring to have her marry another man.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House also approved legislation that would make it illegal to enforce any federal law deemed to be an infringement on the right to bare arms.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect