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Monday's bombings in Boston pushed back what was expected to be the announcement of a new SEC television network.

Allen Craig doubled and drove in three runs for the Cardinals, who knocked around James McDonald (1-2) with a seven-run second inning. McDonald gave up eight runs, three earned, and walked two in 1 1-3 innings, the shortest start of his career.

Agencies were also stepping up their social media response, telling the public via Twitter and Facebook to report suspicious activity to the police.

A  St. Charles County Republication Central Committee disruption occurred over the decision to support GOP presidential nominee Rick Santorum. Ron Paul supporter Brent Stafford was allegedly denied First Amendment rights and has filed a lawsuit.

The UM System Board of Curators didn't immediately approve the change but instead asked university lawyers to write a revised rule for future consideration.

Schnucks announced the breadth of the fraud in a statement Sunday.

The Boone County clerk's website provides information about upcoming elections, as well as results from previous elections.

As the GED test shifts to an online format, it poses a concern to states and test takers. Missouri has requested bids from other test makers and plans to make a decision this month.

Missouri State Highway Patrol provides some troopers with mobile fingerprint scanners to help identify suspicious people and assist investigations. The devices can also be used in standard arrests if a trooper has probable cause.

Obama also told Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick that his administration would provide whatever support was needed in responding to the incident, the White House said.

About three hours after the winners crossed the line, there was a loud explosion on the north side of Boylston Street. Another explosion could be heard a few seconds later.

Sixteen MoDOT workers have died on the job since 2000, and MoDOT officials want Missouri drivers to do their part in keeping road workers safe.

Problem No. 1 is that no universal — or logical — federal rules govern the placement of shut-off valves, and problem No. 2 is that utilities don't use shut-off valves on a consistent basis.

House Speaker Tim Jones has put the committee in charge of investigating the new driver's license procedures, in which applicants' personal documents are scanned into a computer database.

"The inspector has given me assurances that the information was not utilized in any way by his department," Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer said.

Aldermen voted 22-3 on Monday in favor of a law giving officers the option of moving some marijuana cases to the municipal court system.

Missouri Department of Revenue Director Brian Long has resigned amid a controversy over the agency's handling of concealed gun permit documents.

Watch the live stream of President Barack Obama's statements about the Boston Marathon explosions that have injured more than 50 people.

A fatigued pitcher, along with the injury of an outfielder led to Missouri's second loss to Arkansas in a row.

The top-read stories this week concerned a vandalized 90-foot bur oak, another chapter in the Ryan Ferguson saga and a farewell, as Missouri men's basketball career assists leader Phil Pressey announced he'll skip his senior season t0 enter the NBA draft.