Grain elevators full of unsold wheat as fall harvest spreads across Great PlainsSeptember 30th, 2009 Elevators full of unsold wheat amid fall harvestWICHITA, Kan. — Amid a global glut of wheat stockpiles, grain elevators across parts of the Great Plains remain crammed with unsold winter wheat as facilities brace for expected bumper fall harvests of corn, sorghum and soybeans.
Burst pipe in Boston's Prudential Center spills 60K-plus gallons of water, sends 3 to hospitalAugust 21st, 2009 Burst pipe at Boston high-rise sends 3 to hospitalBOSTON — A pipe burst in the 52-story Prudential Center on Friday, sending three people to the hospital and flooding the building's bottom floors with more than 60,000 gallons of water. The pipe stretched from the basement to the 51st floor and flooded the second floor and below when it burst, fire officials said.
Trading-in Capitol statuesAugust 14th, 2009 Trading-in Capitol statuesStates that have or plan to trade statues of notable natives in the U.S. Capitol for figures they feel better represent their history.
Police say they shot and killed man near US Capitol after he brandished weaponJuly 16th, 2009 Police shoot and kill man near US CapitolWASHINGTON — A chaotic scene unfolded near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after police shot and killed an armed man in what authorities described as a routine rush hour traffic stop that turned deadly.
Gunfire erupts near Capitol, 1 man shotJuly 16th, 2009 Police shot and kill man near CapitolWASHINGTON — A chaotic scene unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after police shot and killed an armed man in what authorities described as a routine rush hour traffic stop that turned deadly.
Police shoot and kill man near US Capitol after he brandished weapon during traffic stopJuly 16th, 2009 Police shoot and kill armed man near US CapitolWASHINGTON — A chaotic scene unfolded near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after police shot and killed an armed man in what authorities described as a routine rush hour traffic stop that turned deadly.
Police shoot, kill armed man near US Capitol after chase; building briefly sealed offJuly 16th, 2009 Police shoot, kill armed man near Capitol complexWASHINGTON — A chaotic scene unfolded near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after police shot and killed an armed man in what authorities described as a routine rush hour traffic stop that turned deadly.
Police shot and kill armed man near US Capitol, building briefly sealed offJuly 16th, 2009 Police shot and kill armed man near CapitolWASHINGTON — A chaotic scene unfolded near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after police shot and killed an armed man in what authorities described as a routine rush hour traffic stop that turned deadly.
Mo. tourism commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri support in face of potential funding cutJuly 11th, 2009 Mo. commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri supportJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri tourism officials and professional cycling teams are reaffirming support for the Tour of Missouri race in the face of budget cuts that could force its cancellation.
Massive power outage hits west Los Angeles, triggers traffic jamsJuly 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Officials say a power outage is causing traffic jams across the west side of Los Angeles and leaving people trapped in elevators. Fire Department spokesman Lauren deRosier said a transformer blew up at a Department of Water and Power facility at about 7:47 p.m.
Mo. board approves deal to move Chiefs training camp from Wis. to Missouri for 10 yearsJune 18th, 2009 Mo. board revises training camp deal for ChiefsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials have approved a deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs training camp back to Missouri for at least 10 years.
A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemJune 3rd, 2009 A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemMissouri had far and away the most meth lab busts and dump site discoveries in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Here are the top 10 states for the number of meth incidents:
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Thousands still without power after storms that killed at least 7 people in MidwestMay 10th, 2009 Thousands without power after storms sock MidwestCARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 100,000 customers in Illinois and Missouri still have no electricity days after a wave of deadly storms socked the Midwest.
White House says Obama was 'briefly relocated' during White House lock downApril 24th, 2009 Obama was 'briefly relocated' during lock downWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was "briefly relocated" after a single-engine airplane strayed into restricted air space near the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Capitol briefly evacuated, White House temporarily locked down for errant airplaneApril 24th, 2009 Capitol briefly evacuated, White House locked downWASHINGTON — The White House was placed in temporary lockdown Friday and steps taken to evacuate the U.S. Capitol after a plane entered restricted airspace.