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Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery
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Pope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.
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St. Louis, Whitecaps vie for Western Conference lead
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St. Louis (50 points), unbeaten in 20 and one point behind Vancouver (51), hosts the Whitecaps Wednesday with a playoff berth on the line.
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Florida ICU Nurse Arrested in Alleged Fentanyl Theft
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Leslie Ann Pope, 54, an ICU nurse, was arrested Oct. 8, 2026, after a family member saw her draw fentanyl from a patient's IV with a syringe at a Port St. Lucie hospital.
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Man charged in alleged casino-winner robbery
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A St. Louis man, Ronnell L. Williams, is charged with first-degree robbery and armed criminal action after allegedly watching a woman win more than $3,200 at an East St. Louis casino, following her into Missouri and robbing her at gunpoint. Police say casino surveillance and vehicle records helped identify him.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 10h
Five US Children's Museums Offer Hands-On Learning
Lifestyle
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Features highlight five children’s museums—in Phoenix, Ann Arbor, Lancaster, St. Louis and St. Paul—where interactive exhibits invite kids to learn through hands-on play. They portray the museums as engaging family destinations that can spark curiosity in adults as well as children.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Blues double free over-the-air games via new Gray Media deal
Sports
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The St. Louis Blues and Gray Media have agreed to a multiyear deal to air 10 select Thursday-night Blue Note+ games free over the air during the 2026–27 season. The broadcasts will reach more than 4.8 million households across St. Louis and 10 other regional markets, doubling the number of the team’s free over-the-air games from last season.
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Icelandair to Launch Seasonal St. Louis Flights
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Icelandair will start seasonal nonstop St. Louis–Keflavík flights on May 14, 2027, three to four times weekly through Oct. 24, with round-trip fares about $500.
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Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across Leagues
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Previews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.
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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits
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— Oct 5, 2026
On Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.
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Elena Vasquez
ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.
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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out'
New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino , former White House press secretary under President George W. Bush and current Fox News mainstay, offered some advice for those watching her. Perino said Americans need to "look out” given the possibility of the opposition party retaking Con
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22-Nation Tree Climbing Championship Marks 50th Year
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Nearly 100 arborists from 22 countries marked the 50th International Tree Climbing Championship in St. Louis Tower Grove Park, returning to the city of the 1976 original.
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Maine Mural, Brighton Meditation Photos Join St. Louis Ocean Show
Entertainment
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Artists are bringing ocean-inspired public art to audiences through Dan Nielsen’s mural at Boothbay Harbor’s former Strand Theater site, Eva Kalpadaki’s seafront photography exhibition in Brighton, and Rommie Martinez’s immersive, conservation-themed Pop Art show in St. Louis. The projects invite community engagement while exploring the sea’s beauty, personal meaning and protection.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Blues Seek Skid-Breaking Win Against Blue Jackets
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St. Louis hosts Columbus seeking to end a three-game losing streak, with the Blues struggling to score despite creating chances. The Blue Jackets arrive after a shootout win over Pittsburgh, where they outshot the Penguins 45-22.
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Local food initiatives span US communities
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Across several communities, local food initiatives are connecting farms with consumers: St. Johns County approved $65,000 for a pilot bringing fresh, locally sourced meals to daycares, while Knoxville’s Beardsley Community Farm grows and distributes food and teaches agricultural skills. Cincinnati’s Country Fresh market also continues to sell produce from regional farmers alongside its broader grocery offerings.
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Casey Jarvis Opens Two-Shot Lead at St Andrews
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— Oct 2, 2026
Casey Jarvis holed out from 103 yards for eagle and shot 65 at St Andrews to reach 18 under, opening a two-shot Dunhill Links lead.
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Two shots is a decent cushion at St Andrews but the final round can turn quickly if the wind picks up.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 11h
Tree-Planting Efforts Span US Cities
Environment
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Communities in Rochester, Park City, Milwaukee and St. Louis are expanding tree cover through volunteer plantings and city-supported programs. The efforts aim to fill neighborhood tree gaps, restore streamside and wildlife habitat, and bring shade and other benefits to urban areas.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Boys Golf Tournaments Conclude Across Three States
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Greenville finished 15th at the Ohio Division I district tournament, ending a season that included an MVL tournament win and a share of the league title. At Kentucky’s boys state championship, St. Xavier won the team title and Marshall County’s Paxton Carter placed 42nd; in Colorado’s Class 2A tournament, Rye finished second and St. Mary’s Simon Clune took seventh individually.
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Blues Listed as 59% Favorites Against Sharks
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St. Louis is favored to beat San Jose at home, with analysts pointing to the Blues’ stronger possession and goaltending and the Sharks’ road struggles. Other previews expect a low-scoring game, while one recommends the under based on both teams’ muted offense.
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Nurse's Overtime Goal Lifts Sharks Past Blues 3-2
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Darnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime on a backdoor pass from Ivar Stenberg to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over St. Louis, San Jose's third OT win in four games.
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Assisi marks 800th anniversary of Francis’ death
Lifestyle
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Ivy Salon & Gallery won its first Best of Butler County award as it marked 10 years in Hamilton. In separate Catholic community news, Bishop Emilio E. Biosca visited Diocese of Venice schools, while Assisi marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death with a yearlong jubilee culminating in feast-day celebrations.
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How the gene became medicine, atrocity, and identity's mirror
Anyone living with hereditary risk or watching gene-editing headlines needs the moral history those tools still carry.
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Bojangles tenders and Long John Silver’s planks draw fresh praise
Lifestyle
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The articles spotlight standout restaurant dishes, from pasta at Philadelphia’s Ralph’s and chicken-fried steak at Dallas’s Prego to fried chicken at St. Louis’s Porter’s. For tenders, one praises Bojangles’ seasoned, crispy chicken, while another notes Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks have won praise for juicier meat and a light, crunchy batter.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken Opens 500th, Plans More Locations
Business
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Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its 500th restaurant in Phoenix as the chain continues rapid expansion, adding about 100 locations since reaching 400 earlier in 2026. New restaurants are also planned or opening in St. Cloud, Minnesota; Glendale, Wisconsin; and Grandville, Michigan.
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Macklin Celebrini Game-Time Decision Against Blues
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Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini missed games against Dallas and St. Louis with a lower-body injury, and the team has prioritized caution rather than rushing him back. After skating Friday and joining line rushes, he is a game-time decision for Saturday’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
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Islanders Beat Blackhawks 4-1
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Chicago visits the Islanders looking for a second straight win after beating St. Louis, while New York seeks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers. The Islanders will be without defenseman Alexander Romanov for six to eight months after he tore his ACL, with Scott Mayfield expected to return to the lineup.
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Panthers Rout Blue Jackets 7-3 After Second-Period Surge
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The Blue Jackets’ strong starts have given way to costly second-period collapses: they blew a 2-0 lead in a 5-3 loss to St. Louis, then fell 7-3 to Florida after surrendering four straight goals in the second. Coach Rick Bowness pointed to mental mistakes and fading intensity, even as Columbus entered the stretch leading the NHL in faceoff percentage, led by Adam Fantilli.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 11h
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