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FROM READERS: Loyalty is an important attribute to be learned in the Army for MU graduate
MU graduate Steve Coller tells of his service with the Army Security Agency in Vietnam and what lessons he learned from it.
A patient's decision: Breast cancer survivors choose double mastectomies
It is one of many decisions women with breast cancer must make — whether to remove a healthy breast. It's a choice more women are making, even though doctors believe it's often unnecessary.
Missouri baseball cancels series finale due to rain
The Missouri baseball team canceled the third and final game of its weekend series against San Francisco due to rain. Sunday's cancellation was Missouri's fourth due to weather this season.
Perry's 2 goals lift Ducks over Blues 4-2
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night.
Matt Kenseth holds off Kahne to win in Vegas; Edwards finishes fifth
Kenseth earned his 25th career victory in just his third start in the JGR Toyota after leaving Roush Fenway in the offseason.
Killer in 3-state rampage faces execution Tuesday
Steven Ray Thacker, 42, would be the first inmate executed in Oklahoma this year.
Route 66 project planned for downtown Joplin
Paul Whitehill has begun raising money to install two tile murals and a tourist photo opportunity on the wall of a hardware store near the intersection of Seventh and Main streets in time for the International Route 66.
One deadly day: Names and lives behind gunshot stats
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of almost 87 people die from a gunshot wound in the U.S. each day. The Associated Press tells the the stories of gunshot victims over a single day.
At 60, Peeps are more popular than ever
This year, Just Born Inc. celebrates the 60th anniversary of Peeps with a new ad campaign on television and social media.
Older, quieter than WikiLeaks, Cryptome perseveres
Since its creation in 1996, Cryptome, which welcomes and publishes classified and confidential documents, has amassed more than 70,000 files — including lists of secret agents, high-resolution photos of nuclear power plants and much more.
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny to have back surgery
Mike Matheny expects to be back at spring training for Thursday's game against Atlanta in Jupiter.
Missouri men's basketball team loses another tough game on the road
It was the ninth loss of the season, the eighth on the road, the seventh against a Southeastern Conference opponent, and a similar story for the Tigers.
Sophie Cunningham leads Rock Bridge girls basketball to state semifinals
Sophie Cunningham, the Kewpies' sophomore guard, scored 15 second-half points to lead the Bruins to a 50-22 rout of Nixa on Saturday in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
Hickman boys basketball team reaches state semifinals after late comeback
A furious late comeback sent the Kewpies to a 73-68 win over Kickapoo on Saturday in the Class 5 quarterfinals at Drury University in Springfield.
Missouri softball pitcher Chelsea Thomas takes first loss of season
No. 7 Texas A&M (23-2, 1-1 SEC) defeated No. 5 Missouri (10-2, 1-1 SEC) in six innings Saturday by a score of 11-3 in game two of the series between the conference foes.
Columbia children get chance to learn about history of the world
MU, along with Columbia Public Schools, hosted an educational event for children Saturday at Rock Bridge High School about the history of the world.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mizzou Dance Marathon raises more than $100,000
Participants were required to stand for 13.1 hours, from noon Saturday until 1:06 a.m. Sunday, an increase from the previous years' time of 12 hours.
Missouri athletic department turf specialist readies snowy baseball field for Tigers
Josh McPherson meets with individual coaches to ensure the playing surfaces are to their likings and working with Missouri’s medical staff to ensure player safety.
Mental mistakes hurt Missouri baseball team against San Francisco
Costly errors at key times put the game out of reach for the Tigers against the San Francisco Dons on Saturday. The loss snaps the Tigers three-game win streak.
Columbia dog show turns into royal affair
More than 1,000 dogs competed in the Columbia Missouri Kennel Club's All Breed Dog Show on Saturday.