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Today at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Right now, there are about 31,250 people incarcerated in Missouri, Many of those struggling with a alcohol and/or drug abuse problems. KRCG 13's Meghan Lane spoke with a mid Missouri heroin dealer behind bars about his addiction.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri Senate committee is considering whether to renew security exemptions to the state's open records law while requiring more advance notice of public meetings

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Mizzou engineers have created a new portable X-ray device that could put medical diagnosis and terrorism prevention in the palm of your hand.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A holistic nurse who chose not to get the flu shot was fired for not wearing a surgical mask at Springfield's Cox South hospital.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Monday, November 12, 2012  The show goes on, minus condoms, as LA's porn industry contemplates future of 'safe sex' films

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The summit provides free classes full of safety information to professionals who use heavy-duty digging equipment.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The event was also part of fire prevention week.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The goal was raising student awareness of fire safety and prevention.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people has been linked to a mail-order poultry hatchery in southwest Missouri.