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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The St. Louis circuit attorney will review practices of the Missouri History Museum, which has come under fire for a questionable land deal and other recent issues.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The president of the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis is stepping down after nearly a quarter of a century.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  People from Bevier said the Pear Tree Restaurant was known all around the world.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Missouri River Regional Library bought new computer monitors it received a grant.

Monday, March 12, 2012  The southwest Missouri tourist mecca of Branson is turning 100 just weeks after the tornado.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  A wide range of performers -- from Clint Eastwood to Jimmy Buffett to Emmylou Harris -- are part of a new tribute to the favorite son of Hannibal, Mo.

Sunday, September 18, 2011  Mid Missourians went back in time this weekend for the 34th annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  A new statue capturing the moment Sir Winston Churchill delivered his "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College was being unveiled Friday morning in Fulton.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  A Civil War exhibit opened at the State Museum on the ground floor of the Missouri State Capitol.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Flags across Missouri and the entire United States will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Frank W. Buckles.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  The St. Louis Art Museum is going to court to try to keep a 3,200-year-old mummy mask that Egypt wants returned, claiming it was stolen nearly two decades ago.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Army tanks clear some pro-Mubarak forces after gunfire hits anti-regime protesters

Friday, October 29, 2010  AP video included: FBI urges gunman in DC area shootings: You don't want to hurt anyone, turn yourself in

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Some Vietnam veterans have taken action to restore a war exhibit at the state museum in the Missouri Capitol.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  An interactive science museum that opened in Columbia in 2008 after a decade of planning will close its doors next weekend.