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Thursday, August 04, 2011  Meatpacker Cargill recalls 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to salmonella outbreak

Monday, June 27, 2011  Story updated with video: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to let California regulate the sale or rental of violent video games to children.

Monday, May 16, 2011  U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Nearly two million baby monitors have been recalled after two children died as a result of strangulation from the cords attached.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Technophiles mobbed Apple Stores in Europe and Asia on Friday in a quest to snatch up the hottest gadget of the moment — the iPad.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is preparing to hand out federal rebates to people who buy energy-efficient appliances and recycle their old ones.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Lawmakers in Missouri and several other states are pushing back against efforts to delay tax refunds that supporters say are needed to help ailing state budgets.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Making Work Pay Tax Credit allows your company to withhold less money from your paycheck, which means you got more money.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  The new rules restrict discussions between PSC members and people who expect to be involved in cases before the agency.

Friday, February 12, 2010  The Missouri Public Service Commission has held 17 hearings throughout central and eastern Missouri on the St. Louis-based company's request for an 18 percent rate increase.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Toyota owners are finding out the company has ordered a temporary stop to sales and production of eight top models because of safety concerns.