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Thursday, May 16, 2013  A settlement is reached in a lawsuit against the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Bishop Robert Finn over a priest's child porn case, hours after a federal judge dismissed one of two civil counts.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Mizzou graduate student is suing the owners of a Columbia apartment complex after a fire destroyed most of his property.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Missouri senators are debating legislation that seeks to reinstate a cap on some damages in medical malpractice lawsuits after the state Supreme Court struck down the previous limit.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are pressing their objections to the state Revenue Department's new practice of scanning the personal documents of people seeking driver's licenses.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Revenue Department officials have denied during legislative hearings that personal information is being shared.

Saturday, March 23, 2013 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Attorney General Chris Koster joined a $7 million settlement with Google Tuesday.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The amendment is more widely known for protecting public prayer and letting students avoid assignments that violate their religious beliefs.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The lawsuit alleges that personal and private information about Missouri residents is being collected, retained and disseminated to a third party and the federal government.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The maker of Budweiser is using splashy newspaper ads to poke fun at a lawsuit that alleges its beer is watered down.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The lawsuit claims authorities are guilty of illegal gun seizure and police retaliation.