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President Obama addressed the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS, the new questions about the U.S. mission in Benghazi and the Justice Department's seizure of journalists' phone records.

The bill would restrict the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash benefits on items marketed exclusively for adults. It has been sent to Gov. Jay Nixon for approval. 

County sheriffs already have responsibility to review concealed weapons applications, applicants' backgrounds and issue the paper permits. 

The plan is a final offer to state senators, who would have to pass it before 6 p.m. Friday if it is to go to Gov. Jay Nixon. 

Passengers carying small personal items such as backpacks or purses instead of rolling suitcases will be allowed to board before most other passengers.

Orb, who will attempt to win the Preakness this weekend, was not always a sure winner.

New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton has installed a defense built upon exotic blitzes and constant movement, a welcome sight for Chiefs defensive players.

Jonathan Niese allowed only two runs in 7 1/3 innings as the Mets defeated the Cardinals on Thursday, 5-2.

In real dollars, the GOP plan would cost students and families heavily, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

The measure would exempt the Doe Run Resources Corp. from punitive damages if the court determines the company is making a "good faith" effort to clean up the contaminated sites.

The bill sent to the governor Thursday marks a compromise among some business groups and attorneys who represent injured workers.

The measure is the product of a Missouri Bar committee charged with updating the criminal code for the first time since 1979.

The powerful storm crushed buildings as it tore through the area, leaving some as just piles of planks and rubble. Trees and debris were scattered across yards, fences flattened.

It had been printed every two years until a 2010 law barred its continued paper publication. The intent was to save about $1.7 million in costs.

Another Rock Bridge offensive explosion, this one a 12-hit barrage, resulted in a 13-7 win over Camdenton on Wednesday in the Class 5, District 9 championship game.

The Boone County Commission is looking for a project manager to hire from a company that specializes in 911 centers.

Missouri golfer Jace Long played nine holes with Missourian reporter Andrew Wagaman a few weeks before the NCAA regional championships — before both graduate. 

Five MU students relieved finals week stress and enjoyed the sunny afternoon on Wednesday at Indian Hills Disc Golf Course.

The Chihuahuas Gertie and Maude, who were part of Stephens College's "Legally Blonde: The Musical," have been adopted.