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St. Louis mortar shell explosion brings back memories at Dowell salvage yardAug 28, 2014 9:00 am - A Monday mortar shell explosion at a suburban St. Louis metal recycling plant that killed two people brings back a very vivid memory for Steve Cobin of STM Recycling in ...
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Michelle Teheux: Kids aren't as expensive as you thinkAug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Every year about this time the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes me laugh my head off by estimating the cost of raising a child to the age of 18. This year, that numb...
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Dr. Murray Feingold: Schizophrenia - nature vs. nurtureAug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Schizophrenia occurs in about 1 percent of the population. Symptoms include paranoia, hearing voices, agitation and difficulty functioning in society. Concerning its cau...
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Granlund cartoon: Russian humanitarian aid to UkraineAug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Dave Granlund cartoon on Russian aggression. ...
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Over the Counter: Tips for preventing hair lossAug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Boston-born musician James Taylor is known for such soft-rock hits as "You've Got a Friend" and "Fire and Rain." As he's aged, on stage in front of millions of fans, the...
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Dr. Jeff Hersh: Why do divers get ‘the bends'?Aug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Q: Why do divers get sick if they ascend too fast? A: Almost 10 million people in the United States scuba dive; there are about 1,000 injuries and 100 fatalities from th...
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Jim Brock: ISIS in America?Aug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - The grisly on-camera murder of American journalist James Foley has made it difficult for isolationist Americans to oppose military action in Iraq and Syria. With every p...
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Frank Talk: Daylight come and I wanna go homeAug 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Are you a morning person? If so, why? Perhaps you're undecided on the topic. If so, the following quiz will help you decide whether a) you are indeed a morning person, b...
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He's the voice of the Du Quoin State FairAug 27, 2014 9:00 am - Jim Childers gives more than 100 announcements daily through the 10-day run at the Du Quoin State Fair from his spot in the administrative office in the grandstand. He's...
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Main Street to be resurfaced this fall, Washington Street next springAug 27, 2014 9:00 am - The City of Du Quoin is trying to pin down start times on the resurfacing of Main Street in downtown Du Quoin and the resurfacing of Rt. 51 (South Washington Street) fro...