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Thursday, March 14, 2013  Physicists say they are now confident they have discovered the long-sought Higgs boson

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Friday, January 18, 2013  She now models in Europe and is a former Miss Missouri USA

Monday, December 31, 2012  The buoyant economies of the Asia-Pacific are prepared to party with renewed optimism despite the so-called fiscal cliff threatening to reverberate globally from the United States and the tattered economies of Europe.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  A local chapter is getting the word out about the disease during MS Awareness Week.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Missouri conservation officials are encouraging hunters help monitor free-ranging deer for chronic wasting disease.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  MU Researchers find distinct differences between the facial characteristics of children with autism compared to those of typically developing children.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  A waste management plant in Kaiser, MO will pay a hefty fine for not following EPA rules to get rid of the waste.

Friday, August 05, 2011  Market panic spreads across globe as investors fear double-dip recession

Saturday, March 26, 2011  A Mid-Missouri middle schooler is raising money for a trip of a lifetime. She's only 11 and has already been chosen as a People to People Ambassador.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Update: President Barack Obama promised to "spare no effort" in investigating the slayings

Friday, December 31, 2010  2011 enters with a big bang in Australia as millions gather worldwide to celebrate new year.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Wintry weather is still wreaking havoc with air and train travel in parts of Europe.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  Americans warned to be vigilant when in Europe due to potential threat involving al-Qaida

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  Security officials said Wednesday a terror plot to wage Mumbai-style shooting sprees or other attacks in Britain, France and Germany is still active and that recent CIA strikes in Pakistan were aimed at al-Qaida operatives suspected in the threat.