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Yesterday at 7:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Long-running study on Internet use finds 86 percent of Americans are online and most believe Big Brother is watching

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The number of visitors at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau dropped 42 percent in May from a peak of 123,000 in March. It was the lowest monthly total since the casino opened October 30.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Enrollment in theater/cinema courses rose 60 percent in the last three years, while enrollment in art and music increased about 20 percent during the same period.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Nixon is to depart Friday for France, where he plans to attend the International Paris Air Show. The governor's office says Nixon also will go to the Normandy American Cemetery to honor the 232 Missourians who were buried there after dying in World War II.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Cruise passengers expected back in US after fire on Royal Caribbean ship cancels trip

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Online poker is back: Nation's first legal, real-money site launches in Las Vegas

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives