Historic Manuscripts Saved From St. Louis Fire
A four-alarm fire at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum on Tuesday nearly destroyed a large collection of artifacts. But firefighters were able to preserve many of the rare items.
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Fatal End To An Alleged Game Of Russian Roulette For St. Louis Police Officer
Katlyn Alix, 24, died early Thursday morning from a gunshot to the chest, according to a police statement. She was off-duty. Another officer, Nathaniel Hendren, faces felony charges.
Iran Says U.S. Has Detained 'Press TV' Journalist And Calls For Her Release
Marzieh Hashemi's son tells The Associated Press that his mother was detained on Sunday at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. U.S. law enforcement agencies have declined to comment.
Former St. Louis Police Officer Is Acquitted Of Murder In Anthony Lamar Smith Case
"No one promised a rose garden, and this surely is not one," Judge Timothy Wilson wrote in his ruling on the 2011 killing. Prosecutors had accused Jason Stockley of planting a gun.
A Seventh Church Is Set On Fire In St. Louis
The latest fire at the Shrine of St. Joseph breaks the mold of the previous six, because it targeted a predominately white church.
Police Step Up Patrols In St. Louis Over String Of Church Fires
Police describe the fires at six predominantly black churches as arson. The ACLU of Missouri said could be racially motivated.
Ferguson Commission Shines Light On Racially Divided St. Louis
After Michael Brown's shooting, a group was tasked with investigating the region's inequalities. Their report points to deep racial and economic tensions, and calls for sweeping policy changes.
Police Use Tear Gas, Arrest 9 During Protests In St. Louis
The demonstrators gathered after police shot and killed an 18-year-old who officers said pointed a gun at them. Police said protesters threw bottles and bricks at them. A vacant house was set on fire.
More Than 20 Arrested In Ferguson; Armed 'Oath Keepers' Walk Streets
No new violence was reported in Ferguson, Mo., but dozens of people were arrested Monday. Late into the night, men armed with assault rifles walked the streets.
In Report, Justice Accuses St. Louis County Family Court Of Racial Bias
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division found that the court fails to provide children adequate representation. In addition, it says the court treats black kids harsher than white ones.