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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The crime-fighting duo spoke to the center's students, many of whom dressed up as mini-superheroes, about the people who can be heroes in their everyday lives.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president, led the country from 1990 to 1997.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Two were may face drug-related charges, while the third was arrested for three warrants

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Family and friends started his birthday celebration by releasing balloons to let Christopher know that they still love him and they fight to help save others from his fate.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  A small plane has crashed in Missouri, killing the owners of two businesses and three children.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  The Southeast Missourian reported that an autopsy was conducted Friday on the body of 35-year-old Jefferey Scott Robins.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Wednesday is the last day to register for Missourians who want to vote in the upcoming August primary.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is filing a lawsuit to challenge the ballot summary for a measure restricting the creation of a state health insurance exchange without specific approval from lawmakers or voters.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Several Republicans are criticizing the ballot summaries that Missouri Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has prepared.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  A JetBlue Airways pilot who left the cockpit during a flight and screamed about religion and terrorists has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, and a federal judge ordered him sent to a mental health facility for further examination.

Monday, July 02, 2012  A freight train has struck and killed a man as he walked on railroad tracks in the east-central Missouri town of Wentzville.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Tony Blair, music stars lead tributes to Bee Gee Robin Gibb after he succumbs to cancer

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Batman and Robin arrived in the Batmobile for the Center's annual Superhero Day

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The mother of a man who was killed in a car crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit for his death and the deaths of his wife and son.