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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...

High School For Sale
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...

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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 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...

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By AP News On Thursday, May 17th, 2012
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SBU Announces the Hiring of Chris Martin as Head Baseball Coach

Southwest Baptist University announced today the hiring of Chris Martin as the new head baseball coach. Coach Martin had been the interim head coach for the 2012 season, and has served in some capacity at SBU since More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Two US Navy ships collide

US Navy officials reports two naval ships collided Wednesday morning.     The USNS Yukon and USS Essex wrecked into one another during a replenishment mission. An investigation is under way, but the understood More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Romney accuses Obama of reckless spending

Tuesday in Des Moines, Romney gave a speech criticizing the Obama administration for its reckless spending. “Today America faces a financial crisis of debt and spending that threatens what it means to be an American. More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Biden accuses Romney of corporate agenda

Wednesday in Ohio, Vice President Joe Biden accuses Republican candidate Mit Romney of pursuing a corporate political agenda. He claims Romney intends to steer commerce towards profit without regard for workers. Today More...

By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Florida woman kills her kids and herself – Tanya Thomas, murderous mother

A mother of 4 in Port St John, Fl killed her four children and herself Tuesday morning. Tanya Thomas, a 33 year-old mother of four killed all her children around 4:50 Tuesday morning. A neighbor called 911. They More...

By BruceAllanWest On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Mother’s Day Festival, presented by Mother’s Brewing Company

Mother’s Brewing Company, Springfield’s premiere bottled craft beer producer, presents the 2nd EVER Mother’s Day Festival on Saturday, May 19th. Mother’s Brewing, located downtown at 215 More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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The Avengers reaches $1Billion in Box Office

“The Avengers” joined the ranks of few in the $1Billion box office club, having reached that point only 12 days in American theaters, and 19 days worldwide. Currently, The Avengers’ revenue ranks More...

By BruceAllanWest On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Obama’s view on gay rights

Monday, President Obama reinforced his opinion about gay rights in America, stating homosexuals should have the right to marry. His stated reasoning is that in the past no harm has come from giving Americans more More...

By BruceAllanWest On Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Ron Paul pulls back on campaign

Libertarian Ron Paul, the final Republican contender for Mit Romney, announced he will no longer campaign in the 11 states that have not yet voted for the republican primaries. “Moving forward, however, we will More...

By TaylorHopkins On Monday, May 14th, 2012
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Love Your Water – James River Basin Partnership’s 2012 Storm Drain Reveal

Taylor Hopkins LocalOzarks New Group Photojournalist The need to “love your water” is gaining visual attention. A local project with James River Basin Partnership and the City of Springfield Stormwater Engineering More...

By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 11th, 2012
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Carrol Shelby, automobile engineering extraordinaire, dies at 89

  Carrol Shelby, one of the most influential figures in automobile history, died Thursday. The announcement of his passing was made by his company, Carrol Shelby International. Shelby left this life in his More...

By BruceAllanWest On Thursday, May 10th, 2012
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First Friday Art Walk, May 2012

We went to the May, 4 2012 First Friday Art Walk downtown and took a few photos. Dropped into the Gillioz to take photos at the Storm Drain Reveal hosted by the James River Basin Partnership. There we headed upstairs More...

By Anita Marlay On Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
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Going Organic – Is It Worth the Price?

Anita Marlay LocalOzarks Nutritionist More than ever before, people want to know what is in their food. As we hear news stories about things like “pink slime” and carcinogenic caramel food coloring, we start More...

By BruceAllanWest On Monday, May 7th, 2012
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Police still search for Saturday’s shooting suspect

The suspect from Saturday’s Maryland Ave shooting is still at large. Police are searching for 21-year-old Joshua K. Brown, wanted for the murder of 22-year-old Javon Carter. Man at large: Joshua K. Brown   Brown More...

By KChapin On Monday, May 7th, 2012
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A Few of the Famous: Missouri’s Great Authors

Katelyn Chapin LocalOzarks New Group Member Missouri is the birthplace to several well-known people.  Most notably, our 33rd president Harry Truman was born in Lamar and the infamous outlaw Jesse James grew up More...

By jefreebird On Monday, May 7th, 2012
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Bolin, Bald Knobbers, Bushwackers, and Branson

Jeff Burgess LocalOzarks New Group Member The rumors started soon after Alf Bolin’s severed head was displayed on the town square at Ozark as assurance that he was really dead. The life of leader of the pack More...

By BruceAllanWest On Saturday, May 5th, 2012
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Cinco de Mayo Pubcrawl

    Come tonight for downtown‘s annual Cinco de Mayo Pubcrawl! The event, a collaboration between Downtown Springfield, Springfield Sertoma, Corona, and Power 96.5, offers wristbands to get you More...

By BruceAllanWest On Saturday, May 5th, 2012
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Carlos Mencia is coming to the Gillioz

Carlos Mencia, one of America’s most-recognized comics, is coming to Springfield on May 12th. Q102.1 presents Carlos Mencia. Come to the Gillioz, downtown, on Saturday the 12th to see the master at work. Show More...

By BruceAllanWest On Saturday, May 5th, 2012
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Residential shooting near MSU

Police are investigating a shooting that took place around noon today on Maryland Ave at Loren, near MSU. One man is in critical condition. MSU campus police reported hearing gunfire, and responded to the location. More...

By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 4th, 2012
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Springfield Playhouse presents “Robin Hood”

The Skinny Improv and the Springfield Playhouse host “Robin Hood” by Jessica Landis, beginning Saturday, May 5, 2012.       “This is a laugh out loud, funny adaptation of the classic children’s More...

By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 4th, 2012
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in downtown Springfield

Cinco do Mayo, aka El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (the day of the Battle of Puebla), will be celebrated downtown Springfield at Bistro Market from 11am-11pm. Come downtown for food, music, and celebration. Expect More...

By BruceAllanWest On Friday, May 4th, 2012
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May’s First Friday Art Walk approaches, ArtsFest to follow

This weekend, May 4-6, is one of 2012′s biggest weekends for local artists! Kick the weekend tonight, Friday, at the downtown First Friday Art Walk, then spend your Saturday and Sunday on Historic Walnut Street More...

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By TylerThrasher On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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“National and Division,” local humor by Tyler Thrasher

National and Division by Tyler Thrasher Original local humor from LocalOzarks’ own Tyler Thrasher  More...

By BruceAllanWest On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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$119.9M Art Piece, “The Scream,” Sold at NYC auction

The bar was set for the world’s most expensive art purchase today. $119,922,500 bought Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” in an auction at Sotheby’s. Writing about ‘The Scream,’ Munch said, “I More...

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By AP News On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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NFL Fans mourns the death of Jr Seau

                Late great NFL star Junior Seau was found shot to death today in his home this morning according to the Associated Press report released today. We are informed More...

By KChapin On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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Missouri Beyond Morels – mushroom hunting MO

Katelyn Chapin LocalOzarks New Group Member Missourians mushroom hunt for a variety of reasons. Some only look for edible species; others enjoy finding and identifying all kinds. Some of us just enjoy “the hunt” More...

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By TylerThrasher On Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
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First Friday Art Walks – Local Humor

“First Friday Art Walks” by Tyler Thrasher  More...

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By Dennis Reith On Saturday, April 28th, 2012
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Big Muddy debate cools for now – Missouri River News

  Dennis Reith Local Ozarks Contributor In the 1930’s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began channelizing, straightening and deepening the Missouri River to permit barge traffic transporting crops More...

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By theroadhead On Saturday, April 28th, 2012
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The Jesse James Gang Rides Again

Mike Marino LocalOzarks News Group Member           From the Ballad of Jesse James: “It was Robert Ford, the dirty little coward And I wonder how he feels For he slept in Jesse’s More...

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By kjshirrell On Friday, April 27th, 2012
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Hey you, Take a Hike!

Kyle Shirrell Local Ozarks Contributor  With my newfound adventurous side ready for the beautiful weather, I act on every chance I get to take a hike. A few days past, I drove a friend to St. Louis and decided More...

By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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Eight Car Pileup on 60 Hwy East

A multiple car pile-up on westbound 60 Hwy, between National and Glenstone, occurred around 9:45pm tonight, April 24th, 2012. Sources say up to 8 cars were involved in the collision, and 8 total passengers may More...

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By KChapin On Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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Concerts Coming Soon!

Katelyn Chapin LocalOzarks News Group Member     Summertime is just around the corner. Barbeques, vacations and fishing around the lake are classic ways to spend your warm summer days but what about those More...

By KChapin On Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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Simple Summertime Skin

Katelyn Chapin LocalOzarks News Group Member     From sunburns to dry skin to sweat, our skin is exposed to a lot of harm during summertime. It is crucial for our delicate skin to receive adequate care More...

By BruceAllanWest On Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
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Springfield Theatre Alliance announces next season’s schedules.

Today, April 24th, the Springfield Theatre Alliance – a collaboratin of 13 local production companies and theatres – met at the Skinny Improv downtown, above Nonna’s Cafe, to discuss the coming More...

By Anita Marlay On Monday, April 23rd, 2012
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Understanding the Glycemic Index

Anita Marlay LocalOzarks Nutritionist Whether you are diabetic or not, you have probably heard about the glycemic index and wondered if it would be wise to choose the foods you eat based on this scale. Popular More...

By BruceAllanWest On Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
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Not too late to attend SATO 48 Film Challenge! Sunday, April 22

SATO 48 (Springfield and the Ozarks) is an annual contest in Springfield challenging local filmmakers to create a 5 minute short film over 48 hours. The event kicked off on Friday, April 20th, and concludes today, More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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Springfield’s Opera presents “Jazz Aria Gala,” May 4th, 2012

Springfield’s Opera, SRO A Lyric Theatre Company, Presents “Jazz Aria Gala” May 4th, 2012. Back by popular demand, the annual fund-raising gala marks the Opera’s final event this year as More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Friday, April 20th, 2012
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US Army releases data for soldiers’ suicide in March

This week the US army released its suicide data for March. Last month 28 US Army soldiers died due to causes that appear to be self-inflicted. For active duty soldiers there were 18 possible suicides, with 3 confirmed, More...

By Mercedes Carter-Cone On Thursday, April 19th, 2012
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Zimbabwe’s Costs for the Freedom of Expression

  Mercedes D. Carter-Cone LocalOzarks News Group Member   In her New York Times exposition, “Exhibit Rouses Ghosts of Zimbabwe’s Past,” Celia W. Dugger addresses the general and political public by illustrating More...

By BruceAllanWest On Thursday, April 19th, 2012
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Springfield Sidewalks beginning to bear new colors, Local Art

"Our Hands," painted by local artists Jessica West and Josh O'byrne in front of the Greene County Justice Center   Springfield city sidewalks bear a new splash of color as the 2012 James River More...

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By localozarks On Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
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The Toilet Plunger Bandit caught on video

Man Allegedly Tries to Rob Three Banks Armed With a Plunger UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) – A Utica man faces felony charges. Police say he attempted to rob three different banks armed with a toilet plunger. Surveillance More...

By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
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RSVPaint, downtown Springfield’s new painting classes: Half off

RSVPaint – downtown Springfield’s new painting-instruction business – opened it’s doors at the beginning of this year. If you and your adult friends want to hang out and sip some drinks More...

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By AP News On Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
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Space shuttle Discovery takes its last breath of fresh air

  At day break today, the oldest of NASA’s shuttle fleet will make its last voyage. Between 10am and 11am EDT, space shuttle Discovery mounted on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Ad will fly through the More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Friday, April 13th, 2012
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Newt Gingrich bounces check in Utah

Newt Gingrich, speaking Wednesday after a campaign stop in Delaware, said the bouncing of a $500 check for the Utah elections was “one of those goofy things.” “That check was drawn in December,” More...

Ozarks postal workers portest outisde Senator Claire McCaskill's downtown Springfield, MO office. (photo credit: Jessica West, Local Ozarks)
By BruceAllanWest On Friday, April 13th, 2012
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Local Postal Workers protest outside Sen. McCaskill’s Springfield office

Tom Carter and Gale Endicot, local postal carriers, picket outside McCaskill's Springfield, MO location At risk of losing their jobs to legislation, area postal workers picketed Sen. Claire McCaskill’s More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Thursday, April 12th, 2012
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Syria, ‘Very Fragile’ ceasefire could have UN observers on ground in days

Bashar al-Assad yet to withdraw forces from cities, says Kofi Annan, as both sides accuse the other of breaking truce posted in The Guardian The Syrian city of Homs has seen of some of the fierce attacks by pro-government More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Thursday, April 12th, 2012
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Hunger Games director, Gary Ross, withdraws from “Catching Fire”

Writer/director Gary Ross, the mastermind behind current box office topping “The Hunger Games” has withdrawn from directing its sequel, “Catching Fire.” “Despite recent speculation More...

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By BruceAllanWest On Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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The Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre announces new Thursday night shows

The Skinny Improv is proud to announce three new long form improv shows that will be performing on the first Thursday  of every month at 7:30 pm. The price is pay what you will and will feature drink and concession More...

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By Dev On Saturday, April 7th, 2012
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Reasons to Eat Chocolate

              Anita Marlay LocalOzarks Nutritionist   Chocolate is probably our number one food for guilty pleasure. But it doesn’t have to be. Chocolate has many good More...