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Yesterday at 8:22 AM  State education officials are investigating allegations of cheating on annual state testing given to students at Camdenton Middle School.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Wednesday the new exam, to be used starting in 2014, will be the HiSET developed by Educational Testing Service.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Monday, April 22, 2013  A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a semi on I-70 early while walking on the highway.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Missouri man accused of using prosthetic penis to pass drug test; has pleaded not guilty

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  North Korea vows to cancel Korean War cease-fire because of sanctions, US-South Korean military drills

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Friday, January 25, 2013  NASA testing vintage engine from Apollo 11 rocket as it seeks to develop the next generation of rockets.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A southwest Missouri man wielding an unloaded AK-47 marches in front of the federal courthouse in Kansas City in protest of the president's proposal to ban military-style assault rifles.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The Missouri Department of Conservation says one adult deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease out of about 800 recent test samples.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A report for the consideration of charges may be sent to the prosecuting attorney once lab tests are done.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  24-year-old Maryland pro wins World Series Of Poker title and $8.53 million.