Humane groups: More than 400 dogs rescued in largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in USST. LOUIS — Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history. As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 statesST. LOUIS — As many as 350 dogs were seized and about 30 people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in the U.S. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa drops lawsuit against Twitter prompted by impersonator’s postsST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has quietly dropped his lawsuit against the social networking site Twitter Inc. Missouri woman in MySpace cyberbullying case says she should never have been prosecutedLOS ANGELES — A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide. Unexpected boost in corn planting this year could ease food prices, help ailing ethanol plantsST. LOUIS — Farmers planted an unexpectedly large crop of corn and soybeans this year, easing some fears of rising food costs. Corn growers catch up on planting, hope for good weather as they turn to soybeansST. LOUIS — Across much of the nation’s Corn Belt, growers like Richard Borgsmiller finally have their crops in the ground, after spring rains swamped their fields and put them weeks behind schedule. Seed maker Monsanto 3Q profit falls 14 pct, plans to cut 900 jobsST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co., the world’s biggest seed maker, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit fell 14 percent and it plans to cut 900 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force. Belden to offer private placement of notes and amends credit facilityST. LOUIS — Belden Inc. on Tuesday said it is planning to offer $200 million of senior notes to repay debt. Lions, tigers, recession? Zoos see higher attendance as consumers look close to home for funCINCINNATI — To draw visitors, zoos count on gentle giraffes rolling out their long tongues to grasp treats, stingrays gliding through a pool to be petted and the playful tussling of tiger cubs. This year they’re also getting help from the recession. Man indicted on federal charges for allegedly flying stolen aircraft from Canada to MissouriST. LOUIS — A federal grand jury has indicted a man accused of stealing a plane in Canada and flying over three states before landing along a dark southern Missouri highway. New fed. criteria favors Midwest, California in race for $8B in high-speed rail stimulus fundsCHICAGO — High-speed rail plans in California and the Midwest appear to be front runners in the race for $8 billion in stimulus cash based on federal criteria released Wednesday that favor projects with established revenue sources and multistate cooperation. Mo. family stumped: How did Christmas photo get in life-size ad in Czech Republic store?ST. LOUIS — It’s an international mystery: How did a Missouri family’s Christmas card photo end up in the Czech Republic, splashed across a huge storefront advertisement? For many workers, fear of layoff is big motivator for trying to please the bossHer job description says Madeline Adams is a social worker. But lately she’s begun volunteering for tasks she never had before at the St. Louis marriage counseling agency where she works: planning events, ordering supplies, stocking shelves. She estimates she’s put in hundreds of hours of unpaid overtime work. Norm Coleman among notables gathering in St. Louis for conference on conservative principlesST. LOUIS — Norm Coleman is among the notables gathering this week in St. Louis for a conference on conservative principles. Southern Illinois sheriff won’t lose job due to marijuana-trafficking indictment, county saysST. LOUIS — A southern Illinois sheriff charged with trafficking marijuana, including while on duty, will not lose his job unless he’s convicted or resigns, county officials said Wednesday. Southern Illinois sheriff indicted on federal marijuana-trafficking, weapons chargesST. LOUIS — Officials in a southern Illinois county say its sheriff — under indictment on marijuana trafficking — will not lose his job unless he’s convicted or resigns. Mo. still rife with small meth labs despite new restrictions on buying ingredients for drugST. LOUIS — Authorities continue to find more meth labs and dump sites in Missouri than in any other state — by far — despite a new state law that has made it tougher to buy key ingredients. Eastern Corn Belt farmers delay planting in wet spring as concerns over crop size, prices riseCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In an average year, southwestern Illinois farmer Richard Borgsmiller would have his 300-acre corn crop in the ground. This isn’t an average year. East St. Louis mayor resists bid to close nightclubs early, citing needed revenueEAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The mayor of this town in trouble isn’t ready to give up a potentially lush revenue source: nightclubs that stay open until the wee hours. US senator annoyed by spam telephone calls, says his car warranty is NOT about to expireNEW YORK — The telephone calls flood people every day around the country: A computerized voice tells them that their car warranties are about to expire and that they should sign up for new service plans. Schumer calling for federal investigation into ‘nuisance’ vehicle warranty phone spamNEW YORK — Unsolicited calls to home and cell phones warning of a final notice and an expiring vehicle warranty are a nuisance and harassment and should be the subject of a federal investigation, a U.S. senator said Sunday. Damage assessment, cleanup begin after powerful Midwest storms splinter homes, kill 6ST. LOUIS — Residents of the Midwest cleared away wreckage Saturday following a wave of powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and killed six people. Brazilian star Daniela out indefinitely with knee injury; Wambach suspended for tackleST. LOUIS — Brazilian star Daniela will miss most if not all of the rest of the Women’s Professional Soccer season with a knee injury. Thunderstorms packing winds up to 120 mph pounds Midwest, killing 4 and collapsing churchST. LOUIS — Thunderstorms packing winds gusting to 120 mph pounded parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said. Severe thunderstorms sweep through Midwest, killing 4 people, collapsing churchST. LOUIS — Powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes battered parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said. 3 men in an SUV shot to death after leaving downtown St. Louis nightclubST. LOUIS — Three men who had just left a downtown St. Louis nightclub were killed in a barrage of bullets by gunmen in another vehicle. Rams release six-year veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler in ‘08ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have released veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler last season. Cards’ Rick Ankiel goes on DL 3 days after headfirst crash into wallST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, three days after the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder crashed headfirst into the wall making a running catch. Cardinals plan on waiting few more days for DL decision on AnkielST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel remained out of the St. Louis Cardinals’ lineup Wednesday night, two days after crashing headfirst into the center-field wall while making a running catch. Pujols gets 4 hits, bullpen bails out rookie in 4-2 victory over PiratesST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in five games and Chris Duncan’s two-run double in the fourth inning was the go-ahead hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night. |
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