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Husband and wife jumped from second-story window to escape burning home

Firefighters said the blaze was likely started by an overnight lightning strike, but the official investigation will not be complete for another day or two. WILLARD, Mo. – A husband and wife suffered minor More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Boat capsizes during elderly couple water rescue near Ava

AVA, Mo. — Thursday was a wet and wild day for people across the Ozarks after large amounts of rain caused flooding in the area.  In Douglas County, emergency crews had their hands full. Visit site -  Boat More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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CCW permit list-sharing questions answered

Congressman, “I am satisfied with the result of the discussion” WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Missouri Congressman at the forefront of pursuing answers from federal agencies regarding the sharing of More...

By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Traffic Alert: Major traffic pattern shift coming to Kansas/James River Freeway intersection

Northbound drivers on Kansas Expressway at James River Freeway will see traffic restricted to one lane beginning April 22. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – One of south Springfield’s busiest intersections will begin More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Tornado watch in effect until 5 p.m. for SE Missouri, NE Arkansas

The watch includes Howell, Shannon and Oregon counties, including the cities of West Plains and Eminence. Arkansas counties in the watch include Baxter, Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone. The Storm Prediction Center More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Possible double homicide is under investigation in Texas County

A fire burned the home where the bodies were found. WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. — Texas County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the deaths of two men on Wednesday night between Willow Springs and Cabool.   More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Man, woman escape house fire with minor injuries

A man and woman suffered minor injuries after neighbors say they had to jump from a second-story window in their Willard home to escape a fire this morning. WILLARD, Mo. – A man and woman suffered minor injuries More...

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OTC cancels classes at Richwood Valley campus until 10 a.m.

Ozarks Technical Community College has canceled classes at its Richwood Valley campus near Ozark until 10 a.m. due to a power outage. See original article here:  OTC cancels classes at Richwood Valley campus until More...

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Ark. has enough drugs to carry out an execution for 1st time since surrendering drug in 2011

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has enough drugs to carry out an execution for the first time since the state surrendered its supply of a different lethal injection drug in 2011 amid questions about how More...

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Arkansas agency says more than 220 live animals caught at site of cent. Ark. oil spill

MAYFLOWER, Ark. (AP) — The state Game and Fish Commission says more than 220 live animals have been captured at the site of a ruptured ExxonMobil crude oil pipeline in central Arkansas. Link: Arkansas agency More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Springfield Boston Marathon runner recalls bomb explosions

Scott Taylor was walking back to the finish line when the explosions happened. SPRINGFIELD, Mo — After a canceled flight and a sleepless night night in an airport, one Springfield man has finally made it More...

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By On Thursday, April 18th, 2013
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Teenager from Aurora faces second charge of having forced sex

Dillon Carpenter now faces charges of rape and sexual misconduct. MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — A 17-year-old man from Aurora who was charged last Friday with raping another teenager at a party is now charged with More...

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Missouri House approves tougher abortion drug rules

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has endorsed legislation requiring the prescribing doctor to be present when a woman takes any drug to induce an abortion. Read this article:  Missouri House More...

By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Former US Rep. Mike Ross announces 2014 bid for Arkansas governor with statewide tour

PRESCOTT, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for governor next year. Continue reading:  Former US Rep. Mike Ross announces 2014 bid for More...

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By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Contact KY3 Call A Lawyer Wednesday – making healthcare decisions for you and your loved ones

The Springfield Bar Association will hold free sessions at Springfield libraries April 18. SPRINGFIELD, Mo – Making important health care decisions before it’s too late is the focus of National Healthcare More...

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By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Beef prices rising again

Beef prices are going up.  Link to article:  Beef prices rising again  More...

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By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Shooting kills man north of Nixa; roommate is arrested

NIXA, Mo. — Christian County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal shooting north of Nixa.   Sheriff Joey Kyle says one roommate shot another several times after a dispute.  Source:  Shooting More...

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By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Missouri named "best trails state."

JEFFERSON CITY   –   Missouri has been named the “ Best Trails State ” by American Trails, a   national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of the nation’s hiking, biking and riding More...

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By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Budweiser Clydesdales Visit Springfield

The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making a stop in Springfield. KY3′s Maria Neider will be riding with the team today for a special delivery.  A Springfield man won a contest for a party catered More...

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Man wanted on fraud charges lived in abandoned mine to avoid capture

Deputies and U.S. Marshals went on a search, and found Owen Wheeler of Everton living in an abandoned mine in a remote part of Boone County. BOONE COUNTY, Ark. – An Everton man wanted on federal fraud charges More...

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Houston Elementary students collecting ‘Change for Change’

Money will build cafeteria at school in Liberia HOUSTON, Mo. – Students in the Houston School District are helping children thousands of miles away in Liberia, West Africa. Originally from: Houston Elementary More...

By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Boys accused of killing couple in Stone County due in court

According to online court records, the boys, 15 and 16 years old, face a hearing that will determine whether they will be tried as adults. FORSYTH, Mo. – Two teenage boys who stand accused of killing a couple More...

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Springfield man struggles to get home from Boston Marathon

DALLAS, Texas — A Springfield man who ran The Boston Marathon hopes to be back home by this afternoon. Visit site -  Springfield man struggles to get home from Boston Marathon  More...

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Ark. AG rejects wording of medical marijuana plan

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has again rejected the wording of a proposed initiated act that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. See the article here:   Ark. More...

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Abortion rights proponents file federal lawsuit in Arkansas challenging new abortion law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion rights proponents have filed a federal lawsuit in Arkansas, challenging one of the nation s most restrictive abortion laws. Source article:  Abortion rights proponents file More...

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Missouri Valley sets news conference at Loyola of Chicago campus

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Valley Conference set a news conference for Friday on the Loyola of Chicago campus, two days after a person familiar with the situation said the school had accepted an invitation More...

By On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
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Mo. unemployment rate remains at 6.7 percent in March, with net loss of 8,600 jobs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A new report says Missouri’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 6.7 percent, despite a net loss of 8,600 jobs. Follow this link:   Mo. unemployment rate remains More...

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KY3 anchor Paul Adler, wife, others return from Boston relieved to be back in Ozarks

BRANSON, Mo. — Paul and Melissa Adler were relieved when they stepped off the plane at Branson Airport on Tuesday afternoon; they had lived through a life-changing ordeal in Boston. Originally posted here:   KY3 More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Social Security Inspector General Apologizes for Misinformation Regarding Mo. Conceal and Carry Permits

Refers to “Sloppiness” in Handling Information, says None was Released WASHINGTON, D.C. – The office of Missouri 3rd District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer says the Inspector General of the Social More...

By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Students teach safe driving through interactive game

Springfield, Mo. — Statistics show the danger.  The Missouri Department of Transportation reports 80 percent of crashes involve some type of distracted driving.  And you’re 23 times more likely to More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Former Arkansas Razorbacks great, NFL star turned broadcaster Pat Summerall has died

DALLAS (AP) — Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonate voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. See the article here:   Former Arkansas Razorbacks More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Mo. man charged for making false abduction report triggering Amber Alert

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri man is accused of triggering an Amber Alert after falsely reporting that his daughter had been abducted from his home. Originally posted here: Mo. man charged for making false More...

By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Registered sex offender gets life in prison after pleading guilty to more crimes

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A registered sex offender in St. Charles County has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to more sex crimes. View original article -  Registered sex offender gets More...

By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Missouri House endorses legislation focused on mandated reporters of child abuse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House members have passed legislation that would require mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect to report suspicions directly to the state’s Children’s More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Recount confirms Ava mayor won re-election bid

AVA, Mo. — The mayor of Ava is still the mayor, after a recount on Tuesday morning of votes from the election two weeks ago.  Incumbent Eddie Maggard won by just four votes in a race against a former mayor, More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Mo. Revenue Department will no longer save papers showing conceal-and-carry gun permits

The governor’s office announced the change, a day after the director of that department resigned. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon said Tuesday that the Department of Revenue will no longer scan More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Community parade will honor Drury University championship teams this Friday

The community is invited to a parade to honor the men’s basketball team as well as men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams this Friday at 4 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury University has More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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Food Pantry in Southern Webster County hopes to expand after running out of space

Pantry’s current building is too small to serve 220+ families SEYMOUR, Mo. – The Southern Webster County Food Pantry in Seymour is getting too big for its current building. The agency wants to build More...

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By On Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
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MoDOT reminds drivers to stay attentive, slow down in work zones

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– As the weather warms up, more highway workers will be in Missouri construction zones. So the Missouri Department of Transportation and law enforcement are reminding drivers to please be More...

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By On Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Aurora teen dies, four hurt in Lawrence County crash

Five people were in a 2010 Hyundai Accent that lost control and veered off the roadway, crashing into a fence and embankment. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. – An Aurora teen has died following a Sunday evening crash More...

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By On Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Reversal: U.S. investigator could not read list of Mo. CCW permit holders; legislators still want state probe

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The U.S. Social Security Administration says its investigator was not able to see a list of Missourians who have permits to carry concealed weapons.  The investigator received the list More...

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By On Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Missouri’s revenue director resigns amid conceal & carry weapons controversy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Department of Revenue Director Brian Long has resigned amid a controversy over the agency’s handling of concealed gun permit documents. Read article here:   Missouri’s More...

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By On Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Nixa firefighters using iPads to improve response times

iPads are in all primary fire trucks NIXA, Mo –  In a time when every second counts, some firefighters in the Ozarks are depending on their training and their new iPads. See original article: Nixa firefighters More...

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By On Monday, April 15th, 2013
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Body of missing Wynne officer found on river

WYNNE, Ark. (AP) – Authorities in Cross County say they have recovered the body of a Wynne police officer who disappeared on the St. Francis River in January. Excerpt from:  Body of missing Wynne officer More...

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By Dev On Sunday, April 14th, 2013
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Light Rain Possible on South Side Today

A few rain showers are possible in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri today. Tomorrow will be warm and windy.   Taken from:  Light Rain Possible on South Side Today  More...

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By Dev On Sunday, April 14th, 2013
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Senate plan would deport illegal immigrants entering U.S. after 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senators crafting an immigration bill have agreed that foreigners who crossed the U.S. border illegally would be deported if they entered the United States after December 31, 2011, More...

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By Dev On Sunday, April 14th, 2013
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Muscle, metal, classic and modern at the Branson Collector Car Auction

BRANSON — People into sports, muscle, vintage, classic, custom and antique automobiles packed into the Branson Collector Car Auction on Saturday where some 250 cars were up for bid. Read more:  Muscle, metal, More...

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By Dev On Sunday, April 14th, 2013
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Very Windy & Warm Today, Storms Late

Wind Advisories are in effect. South winds could gust over 40 mph today. T-storms will move into the Ozarks late today.   Continue reading here:  Very Windy & Warm Today, Storms Late  More...

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By Mercedes Carter-Cone On Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
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Conflict Diamonds: A Girl’s Best Friend and Liberia’s Worst Enemy

Mercedes D. Carter-Cone LocalOzarks News Group Member “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” is a common expression made popular by Marilyn Monroe in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, where a story is set that More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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In divided era, what does July 4th mean?

TED ANTHONY,AP National Writer SMITHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — In the market for new designer eyewear this Independence Day? Look no further than Wize Eyes on Long Island. “So Proudly We Hail,” the chain advertised More...

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By Science On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Wait for it: Earth adds leap second Saturday night

SETH BORENSTEIN,AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Saturday night will stretch longer by a second. A leap second. International timekeepers are adding a second to the clock at midnight universal time Saturday, More...

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By Science On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Asteroid hunters want to launch private telescope

ALICIA CHANG,AP Science Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Who will protect us from a killer asteroid? A team of ex-NASA astronauts and scientists thinks it’s up to them. In a bold plan unveiled Thursday, the group More...

FILE - In this May 20, 2011 file photo, a wall painting by artist Josef Kristofoletti  is seen at the Atlas experiment site at the  European Center for Nuclear Research, CERN, outside Geneva, Switzerland. The painting shows how a Higgs boson may look. Scientists at CERN plan to make an announcement on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 about their hunt for the elusive sub-atomic particle. Physicists have said previously they are increasingly confident that they are closing in on it based on hints at its existence hidden away in reams of data. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
By Science On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Evidence of ‘God particle’ found

FILE - In this May 20, 2011 file photo, a wall painting by artist Josef Kristofoletti is seen at the Atlas experiment site at the European Center for Nuclear Research, CERN, outside Geneva, Switzerland. The painting More...

A Russian Soyuz TMA-03M space capsule lands about 150 kms south-east of the Kazakh town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, Sunday, July 1, 2012. The Soyuz capsule, which carried U.S. astronaut Donald Pettit, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, and Netherlands' astronaut Andre Kuipers safely returned to Earth on Sunday after a half-year stint on the international space station, with a landing on the Kazakh steppe. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, pool)
By Dev On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Soyuz spacecraft lands safely in Kazakhstan

A Russian Soyuz TMA-03M space capsule lands about 150 kms south-east of the Kazakh town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, Sunday, July 1, 2012. The Soyuz capsule, which carried U.S. astronaut Donald Pettit, Russian cosmonaut More...

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By Dev On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Galapagos’ new star tortoise a prolific dad

GONZALO SOLANO,Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Lonesome George’s inability to reproduce made him a global symbol of efforts to halt the disappearance of species. And while his kind died with him, More...

Police: 5 suspected of stealing 9.5 tons of garlic
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Police: 5 suspected of stealing 9.5 tons of garlic

Police: 5 suspected of stealing 9.5 tons of garlic VIENNA (AP) — Austrian police did not need sniffing dogs to locate this suspected heist — 9.5 tons of garlic. The Austria Press Agency says police stopped More...

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By AP News On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Reward offered for Montana truck stop dinosaur

Reward offered for Montana truck stop dinosaur MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The folks at Hi-Noon Petroleum in Montana have a new way to turn a dinosaur into gasoline. They’re offering a $250 gas card for information More...

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By LocalNews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs

  4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Four people have been arrested in North Carolina after they mistakenly called the wrong person about drug purchases. The man they got More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity

  AP-AS-Philippines-Giant-Crocodile/427 Eds: Changes headline, edits throughout. With AP Photos. Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity JIM GOMEZ,Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Loose kangaroo startles Washington state drivers

  AP-US-ODD-Kangaroo-Loose/92 Eds: APNewsNow. Moves for national audience. Changes keyword from AP-WA–Pasco Kangaroo. Loose kangaroo startles Washington state drivers PASCO, Wash. (AP) — Startled More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Guys who like My Little Pony gather for ‘BronyCon’

AP-US-Whose-Little-Pony/876 Eds: AP Photos. With AP Photos. Guys who like My Little Pony gather for ‘BronyCon’ DAVE COLLINS,Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Dale Fjordbotten is a proud “My More...

Local bars sport talking urinal cakes to send a message to drinkers
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Michigan deploys talking urinal cakes in DUI fight

AP-US-ODD-Talking-Urinals-Michigan/208 Eds: Adds video link. With AP Photos. AP Video. Michigan deploys talking urinal cakes in DUI fight DETROIT (AP) — Michigan hopes to keep drunks off the road with the help More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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high school puts itself up for sale on eBay

AP-US-ODD-High-School-For-Sale/307 Eds: Updates with details, quotes, background. Links photo. With AP Photos. Pa. high school puts itself up for sale on eBay LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) — Forget magazine drives and More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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RI man hits $180K jackpot 1 day after son wins $1K

AP-US-ODD-Father-Son-Lottery-Winners/134 Eds: APNewsNow. RI man hits $180K jackpot 1 day after son wins $1K CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Perhaps there’s luck in their genes. A man from East Providence has claimed More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Miami rapper Pitbull may head to Alaska

AP-US-People-Pitbull-Alaska/288 Eds: Expands with details, quotes. With AP Photos. Miami rapper Pitbull may head to Alaska MARK THIESSEN,Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Miami rapper Pitbull might soon More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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inmate tried to hail cab from hospital

AP-US-ODD-Inmate-Calls-Taxi/161 Eds: APNewsNow. Police: Pa. inmate tried to hail cab from hospital BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies say a western Pennsylvania county jail inmate wearing an orange-and-white More...

By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Romney calls Obama’s health care requirement a tax

KASIE HUNT,Associated Press WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Romney on Wednesday said requiring all Americans to buy health insurance amounts to a tax, contradicting a senior campaign adviser who days ago said the More...

In this Sunday, July 1, 2012, photo, Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh pose for a picture at the halfway point, day 183, in their mission to visit Disneyland in
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Couple tries for year of daily Disneyland visits

In this Sunday, July 1, 2012, photo, Jeff Reitz and Tonya Mickesh pose for a picture at the halfway point, day 183, in their mission to visit Disneyland in AP-US-Disneyland-Year/483 Eds: Adds comment from Disneyland More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Obama, Romney volunteers hope to make a difference

    AP-US-Presidential-Campaign-Volunteers/1218 Eds: Rewrites 14th paragraph to tighten. With AP Photos. Obama, Romney volunteers hope to make a difference BETH FOUHY,Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Romney has a working holiday for July Fourth

AP-US-Romney/935 Eds: Adds contributor. With AP Photos. Romney has a working holiday for July Fourth KASIE HUNT,Associated Press WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Romney is on vacation — but not from politics. The More...

5 climbers die in Swiss mountain accident
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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5 climbers die in Swiss mountain accident

AP-EU-Switzerland-Climbers-Killed/251 Eds: Updates with details. 5 climbers die in Swiss mountain accident GENEVA (AP) — Five foreign climbers died Tuesday in a mountain accident in Switzerland near the Italian More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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This summer is ‘what global warming looks like’

  SETH BORENSTEIN,AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Is it just freakish weather or something more? Climate scientists suggest that if you want a glimpse of some of the worst of global warming, take a More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Utilities rely on out-of-state workers after storm

BEN NUCKOLS,Associated Press LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A fleet of 20 electrical utility trucks, with cranes capable of hoisting a line worker 55 feet above the ground, commandeered the parking lot behind a Hampton More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Snapshots from 4th day without power in eastern US

  ALEX DOMINGUEZ,Associated Press TOWSON, Md. (AP) — At Ayd Hardware in Towson, a chalk sidewalk sign said in big letters “YES/DRY ICE.” That was enough to draw in Sheila Williams of the Lockhearn More...

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By LocalNews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Beating the Heat from the city of Springfield

                A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect through at least 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Keeping Cool Cooling Centers American Red Cross, 1545 More...

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By LocalNews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Burn Ban in Effect for Nixa Area

Discharge of fireworks not permitted The Nixa Fire Protection District has issued a burn ban for the Nixa area. Since no rain is forecasted in the near future, we anticipate this ban will not be lifted before More...

By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Patent offices coming to Silicon Valley, 3 cities

AP-US-TEC-Patent-Offices/136 Eds: APNewsNow. Patent offices coming to Silicon Valley, 3 cities NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government is opening regional patent offices in Silicon Valley and three other areas More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Twitter sees new record during Euro 2012 final

AP-EU-Euro-2012-Twitter-Record/273 Eds: Moves to additional points. With AP Photos. Twitter sees new record during Euro 2012 final WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Twitter says its users fired off more than 15,000 tweets More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Google makes bid to dodge European antitrust fine

Photo contributed by google image TOBY STERLING,AP Business Writer Google chairman Eric Schmidt has submitted a proposal to European regulators in Brussels aimed at avoiding a showdown on the some of the Internet More...

In this Aug. 15, 2011 photo, the logo on a Dell computer is displayed, in Philadelphia. Dell announced Monday, July 3, 2012, that it is buying Quest Software for about $2.36 billion, ending recent speculation about who the unnamed bidder was in a battle for the company with investment firm Insight Venture Partners.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Dell wins bidding to buy Quest Software for $2.4B

In this Aug. 15, 2011 photo, the logo on a Dell computer is displayed, in Philadelphia. Dell announced Monday, July 3, 2012, that it is buying Quest Software for about $2.36 billion, ending recent speculation about More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Microsoft takes $6.2B hit to account for ad woes

MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is absorbing a $6.2 billion charge to reflect that one of the biggest deals in its 37-year history turned out to be a dud. The non-cash charge More...

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By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Activision brings online ‘Call of Duty’ to China

Activision brings online ‘Call of Duty’ to China NEW YORK (AP) — Activision is bringing its popular “Call of Duty” series to China as a free online game. Activision Blizzard Inc. said More...

In this June 8, 2012 photo, students use their laptops at the Jose Maria public school in a shantytown on the outskirts of  Lima, Peru. Peru has sent more than 800,000 laptop computers children across the country, one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to leverage digital technology in the fight against poverty. Yet five years into the program, there are serious doubts about whether the largest single deployment in the One Laptop Per Child initiative was worth the more than $200 million that Peru’s government spent. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Peru’s ambitious laptop program gets mixed grades

In this June 8, 2012 photo, students use their laptops at the Jose Maria public school in a shantytown on the outskirts of Lima, Peru. Peru has sent more than 800,000 laptop computers children across the country, More...

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2011 file photo, the exterior of Netflix headquarters is seen in Los Gatos, Calif. Netflix subscribers watched more than 1 billion hours of
By worldnews On Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Netflix’s monthly video streaming tops 1B hours

  FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2011 file photo, the exterior of Netflix headquarters is seen in Los Gatos, Calif. Netflix subscribers watched more than 1 billion hours of     MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology More...

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By LocalNews On Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
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Chris Carpenter to undergo season-ending surgery

  R.B. FALLSTROM,AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a nerve issue in his shoulder that has sidelined him since spring More...

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By worldnews On Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
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S. Williams beats defending champion at Wimbledon

5:43:43 PM HOWARD FENDRICH,AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Thanks to a bit of advice from her big sister and a bunch of aces from her big serve, Serena Williams is back in the Wimbledon semifinals. With More...

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By worldnews On Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
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A few ways to enjoy and celebrate Andy Griffith

  A few ways to enjoy and celebrate Andy Griffith FRAZIER MOORE,AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Through his decades-long career, Andy Griffith was beloved, yet somehow taken for granted. He early More...

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By LocalNews On Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
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Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86

  MARTHA WAGGONER,Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andy Griffith, who made homespun Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in “The Andy Griffith Show” and the rumpled defense More...

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By Dev On Thursday, June 28th, 2012
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Secretive, methodical, the so-called ‘One Percent’

Secretive, methodical, the so-called ‘One Percent’ MATT MOORE,Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Occupy Wall Street went after them and now, too, a mismatched pair of heroes are doing the same. Whereas More...

Damaged buildings are seen after gunmen stormed a television station near Damascus Tuesday, in this photograph released by Syria's national news agency SANA
By Dev On Thursday, June 28th, 2012
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Syria violence escalates as US seeks turning point

Damaged buildings are seen after gunmen stormed a television station near Damascus Tuesday, in this photograph released by Syria's national news agency SANA Syria violence escalates as US seeks turning point ELIZABETH More...

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By Dev On Thursday, June 28th, 2012
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Troubled Europe summit: Merkel vs. everyone else

  AP-EU-Europe-Financial-Crisis/797 Eds: Minor edits; With AP Photos. Troubled Europe summit: Merkel vs. everyone else ANGELA CHARLTON,Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel More...

By Dev On Thursday, June 28th, 2012
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Hamas says militant assassinated in Damascus

AP-ML-Palestinian-Killed/136 Eds: Replaces keywords Palestinian-Assassination with Palestinian Killed. APNewsNow. Hamas says militant assassinated in Damascus GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A senior Hamas leader More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Sunday, May 20th, 2012
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Launch aborted on Space X ISS mission

Saturday’s launch of the Space X Falcon 9 Dragon was aborted before the dawn takeoff. A faulty rocket valve prevented the supply mission to the International Space Station. Takeoff was scheduled for 4:55am More...

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By Mercedes Carter-Cone On Sunday, May 20th, 2012
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Child Trafficking: Looking at the Republic of the Congo Through an Open Lens

Mercedes D. Carter-Cone LocalOzarks News Group Member When she was fifteen, Lucie was sent from Benin to Poto-Poto, Republic of the Congo by her parents to live with her aunt. When interviewed in 2008, she told More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Saturday, May 19th, 2012
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Nato protesters accused of planning terrorist attack on Obama campaign HQ building

Wednesday night, Chicago police performed a night raid in the Bridgeport neighborhood on an apartment housing three NATO protesters. Law enforcement found incendiary devices in the home. They are charged of conspiracy More...

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By Anita Marlay On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Revamping Your Recipes

Anita Marlay LocalOzarks Nutritionist       Do you have some favorite recipes that you have stopped making because they are too high in fat, sugar, sodium, or calories and they just don’t fit into More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Space X to be first private company at space station, Saturday May 19

May 19th, Space X, will become the first commercial space company to dock the International Space Station. Saturday’s space trip is a supply mission in support of NASA’s ISS. They will be the first company More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Facebook IPO trading opened at $42 a share

Facebook went public this morning, with an introductory price of $38 a share.   Facebook trading began on the NASDAQ around 11:30 am Friday, a half-hour delay from the planned 11:00. In the first 30 seconds More...

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By localozarks On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Local Ozarks News Group Springfield Missouri

  JOIN LOCAL OZARKS TODAY! LocalOzarks.com (newly formed local Ozarks News Company) Local Ozarks provides a platform to the public that is professionally developed and maintained combining a local staff and More...

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By AP News On Thursday, May 17th, 2012
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Paralyzed woman uses mind-control technology to operate robotic arm

(CBS News) There’s been an astounding development in a story we first brought you on ’60 Minutes.” Researchers are reporting that a woman who is completely paralyzed has used a robotic arm controlled More...