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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Superintendent of Schools Randall Williams said 70 out of 247 children from the elementary school  were absent Wednesday.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Mary Lepper has two sons, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Friday, April 26, 2013  A baby was taken to a mid Missouri hospital after she was hit by a vehicle in Morgan County.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon welcomed children with special needs for an Easter celebration this morning in the Capitol Rotunda.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Two adults and four young children were able to escape from the home.

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Friday, February 22, 2013  Massachusetts boy calls 911 over bedtime; officer goes to home to explain what's truly an emergency

Monday, February 18, 2013  Study suggests parents can improve kids' behavior by switching to less violent TV shows

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Marijuana plants in various stages of growth were confiscated