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Monday, December 10, 2012  Six University of Missouri faculty members have been named as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Monday, July 02, 2012  This year, AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home between July 3 and July 8.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Many say Jefferson C©ity has had higher prices for years.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  If gasoline prices continue to rise at today’s pace, we should hit $4.00 a gallon by May, if not sooner.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  S&P issues unprecedented downgrade of US credit rating, citing political debate, debt package

Sunday, July 31, 2011  The temperatures are still sky rocketing in mid Missouri and the heat's not only taken a toll on our pets, gardens and lawns but also on our cars.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Stocks have their biggest drop in a month after Standard & Poor's lowers outlook on US debt

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Prices at the gas pump have reached a 28-month high, even though oil and gas supplies continue to grow and demand for gas is weak. While you might dread handing over cash at the pump, you might be surprised to learn that Missouri has the cheapest gas.

Saturday, December 25, 2010  Storm heading to Washington area after bringing Christmas snow, travel woes to Southeast.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Break in the weather, spread-out holiday season mean travel's not as bad as it could be

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Skip the plane, take the train? More Americans looking for cheaper Thanksgiving travel options

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  AAA forecasts more Thanksgiving travelers to hit the road, but fewer to take to the skies

Thursday, May 21, 2009  The first big travel weekend of the year is almost here, and gasoline prices are going up.