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Today at 7:00 AM  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

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.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The birds, which are common in marshes, rivers, lakes and crop fields, move constantly to find a place to feed.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  A Missouri state employee has been taken into federal custody as part of a marriage fraud scheme.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The 36th annual United Van Lines migration study is out, and the northeastern U.S. is once again seeing the most outbound movement.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  State senators are holding several hearings around Missouri to determine if changes are needed in the state's immigration policies.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Bird experts say they’ve never seen anything like it

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  They each face up to 20 years in prison

Monday, August 13, 2012  Ecologists in Kansas and Missouri say extreme temperatures are killing a large number of butterflies and could hurt their southern migration next month.