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NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOV.com) -- Emergency crews have recovered two people's bodies from Maline Creek Friday after an incident involving a stolen vehicle. Police say two 18-year-old men stole a vehicle. The owners of the stolen vehicle got into another vehicle and chased the suspects. Both cars ended up at Bellefontaine and St. Cyr Roads where the four got into an argument. Police were called to the scene and when they arrived, the two suspects jumped off a steep ledge into Maline Creek. The two never resurfaced from the water and search and rescue crews recovered their bodies.

An Iberia woman has been charged with the murder of her husband in December. Amy Murray, 40, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the death of her husband, Joshua Murray

Are there any serious AK collectors on freerepublic? Ihave a couple nice pieces to list on GB and wondered of anyone could share their thoughts on the items and their history. The fist is my Milled Yugoslavian M70 underfolderthat I had rewelded from an excellent parts kit. The second is an unfired Russian tiger sniper rifle. Any thoughts on what they are worth?

Meting out unprecedented punishment for a crush-for-cash bounty system that targeted key opposing players, the NFL suspended New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton without pay for next season and indefinitely banned the team's former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams. Payton is the first head coach suspended by the league for any reason, accused of trying to cover up a system of extra cash payouts that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday called "particularly unusual and egregious" and "totally unacceptable."

PHOENIX (CBS5) - Authorities in Phoenix are asking for immediate action after they found that hundreds of protective vests worn by Valley cops may not stop bullets. Phoenix Police officer Anthony Daley, 30, was seriously injured when a bullet pierced through the bottom edge of his ballistic vest in November. A similar vest was tested Thursday and the results released today.

The following is the text of Gov. Jay Nixon's State of the State address: 2012 State of the State Address Legislative leaders, Judges of the Missouri Supreme Court, Lieutenant Governor Kinder, state officials, members of the General Assembly, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Missourians. It's an honor to be here this evening, joined by Missouri's First Lady, Georganne Nixon, and members of our family. Over the last year, many Missouri communities have braved unthinkable hardships. And none more so than in Joplin - the toughest town on God's green earth. Time and again, the people of Missouri have...

Congressman Boehner, GOP Committee Leaders Highlight American Energy Production & Infrastructure Jobs Bill Nov 17, 2011 Washington- At a press conference today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester), Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA), Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) announced that House Republicans will soon unveil legislation – the American Jobs & Infrastructure Act – linking expanded American energy production to high-priority infrastructure projects. This bill is another part of the Republican Plan for America’s Job Creators, and will support long-term job creation by removing government barriers to...

One of my friends has an old vintage knife that he wanted me to look up for him. He does not have a computer or access to the internet and wanted me to see what I could find out. The knife is in nice condition and is marked "Premium stock knife" on one blade, another blade is marked Germany and inscribed with "EARNST G AHREUS", and the smallest blade has a small eagle with an arrow. He said that he has had it for years and was just curious about it since he has never seen another one like it....

Does anyone know much about the adroid apps and widgets for the fascinate phone? My wife an I both have the fascinate and I found a really cool battery widget to display the battery level and it works well on my phone. I installed the same widget on my wife's phone but it wont display. I have reinstalled it and unistalled it five times with the same results. I have tried other widgets and still can't display them. What the heck are they for if you can't see or access them??? What am I missing, is there some setting on...

I was in the yard with my sons yesterday and heard this plane fly by several times. It continued to take off and land repeatedly. I figure that someone was practicing their landing an take offs. I live very close to the airport and drove over to snap some pictures. Any guess of the make of this fine aircraft. You tube link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F--oNoIK5aQ

Spartans KO ChampsMichigan State is back in the Elite Eight, ending Kansas' defense Friday night 67-62.

Below is Gov. Matt Blunt’s discussion of his budget policy over four years in the context of a major editorial with a cartoon that appeared on Wednesday, July 30, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gov. Blunt’s op-ed was not accepted for publication by the newspaper. Insolvency to Surpluses: The Facts about Missouri’s Budget By Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently stressed the importance of understanding the state budget. They should follow their own advice. Missourians deserve to know the facts about the state budget. The budget we inherited after years of liberal control in Jefferson City was...

I am planning a trip to Memphis in a few weeks with my family and wanted to see any of my FR brothers can give me some suggestions. I plan on going to the Rendezvous Restaurant for ribs but also want to hit a few other local attractions. Also, I wonder if there is any particular place to go for a more traditional slow smoked barbeque meal. My son is into history so anything historical may also be nice. Please feel free to make any suggestions that may be family approriate. My kids are 8 and 2. Thanks

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to "The Carol Burnett Show" and was seen to hilarious effect on the big screen in "Blazing Saddles," died Thursday. He was 81. Korman died at UCLA Medical Center after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago, his family said. He had undergone several major operations. "He was a brilliant comedian and a brilliant father," daughter Kate Korman said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "He had a very good sense of humor in...

WASHINGTON — President Bush was set to act Tuesday on his State of the Union promise to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to ignore any future earmarks not voted on by Congress. Bush warned lawmakers he would flourish his veto pen if Congress does not rein in the number of congressional earmarks — money set aside for pet projects — that make it into law without a vote. As many as 95 percent of earmarks are inserted after Congress has voted on appropriations measures, and the pork is never seen by most lawmakers.

BALTIMORE -- The NFL is looking into an accusation made by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle that an official called him a "boy" during Monday night's 27-24 loss to New England. "The refs called me a boy. No. 110 called me a boy," Rolle said in the locker room after the game. "I will be calling my agent in the morning and sending my complaint. I have a wife and three kids. Don't call me a boy. Don't call me a boy on the field during a game because I said, 'You've never played football before.' " NFL spokesman Greg...

Missouri Wins!!!!!

Super Bowl rings stolen in theft Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 11:47 a.m. The Camden County Sheriff's Department is looking for a burglar who stole several items, including two Miami Dolphins Super Bowl rings from a lake-area condo. The theft occurred Thursday in the Horse Shoe Bend area. The resident of the condo reported the break in. Items taken include a Rolex wrist watch, the Dolphins championship rings from the 1973 and 1974 Super Bowls, and a small amount of cash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Camden County Sheriff's Department at (573) 346-2243.

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Ohio State snatched victory away from an underdog — again. One game after beating Xavier in OT, the top-seeded Buckeyes erased a 20-point deficit against Tennessee. Kansas, Memphis, and UCLA will join them in the Elite Eight. Full Story ...