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Death penalty in name only?

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster struck the right tone last week in requesting the state Supreme Court set execution dates for 19 inmates. ... Read more

Downtown sees losses and gains

Here’s help for degree-seekers

Trails vision looks to paths north, west

Our vets need to know we back them at home

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Cutting your cancer chances

Bee Gee Robin Gibb died over the weekend from a disease that also will kill 50,000 Americans this year. But with proper screening, colon cancer deaths can be greatly reduced. Studies show that colonoscopy is 60 to 90 percent effective at preventing the disease, but many people don’t get screened because they’re squeamish or embarrassed. However, the test itself is painless thanks to sedatives given during the procedure. Screening is recommended every 10 years, starting at age 50, although it’s recommended those with a family history of the disease start screening sooner. This is another one of those tests not to put off. It could save your life. ... Read more

More playoff disappointment for LeBlond

Northwest adds 2nd JUCO transfer

Tough task for LeBlond at sectionals

Pesky cat hair about? Furminate it.

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Common Thoughts, Common Sense

From gay marriage to obesity to the Girl Scouts

A battle line for this year’s election was drawn last week when President Obama endorsed gay marriage. Predictably, Republican Mitt Romney said his definition of marriage is a relationship between a man and woman. ... Read more

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Newton's Law

Education seen in a bigger way

The governor of Missouri in those days, a Buchanan Countian named Robert Marcellus Stewart, had a good legal mind matched by a gift for language. ... Read more

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Street Smarts

'The 30 nicest people you ever want to meet'

It started when former News-Press editor Mark Sheehan made a call out to the community for anyone interested in jazz. ... Read more

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Leaders rose out of Civil War battles

As the Civil War continued to unfold, a new undercurrent took hold that would materially affect its future course and eventual end. ... Read more

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