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AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Biden in their last clash on stage WASHINGTON (AP) — A more measured President Donald Trump does not necessarily mean a more truthful one. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

House District 50 candidates differ on police reform measures Views on police reform highlight some differences between the candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives District 50 seat. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Facebook demands academics disable ad-targeting data tool BOSTON (AP) — Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand they halt the collection of data showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads on the world's dominant social media platform. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

House District 60 candidates field questions on accountability Views on police reform highlight some differences between the candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives District 60 seat. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri gubernatorial candidates address police reform proposals Amid a year when the nation has faced public health and economic catastrophe, several high-profile deaths of Black people at the hands of law enforcement or citizens have also catalyzed a push for legal changes, including in Missouri. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Maries County voters to choose next sheriff Voters in Maries County will have their choice of two candidates for sheriff Nov. 3.Current Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman, a Republican, faces opposition from Democrat Buddy Thompson. by Emily Cole Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri county clerks: No delays expected on Election Night Despite worries there will be delays on Election Day due to the increase in absentee ballots, Mid-Missouri county clerks said they have taken steps to ensure there won't be delays Nov. 3. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 11:11pm

Candidates differ on role of attorney general in prosecuting local cases The three candidates running for Missouri attorney general in the Nov. 3 election agree the office should have some role in prosecuting local cases when local prosecutors request help. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 11:10pm

Parties' late spending on Senate races shows GOP's jeopardy WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats are unleashing millions in eleventh-hour spending to contest Senate seats in states that read like a list of reliable GOP strongholds: Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, South Carolina and Texas. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump administration criticizes NATO ally Turkey for weapon test WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration Friday criticized Turkey for taking a new step toward fielding a Russian-made air defense weapon. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court and cement a conservative majority before Election Day despite Democratic efforts to stall President Donald Trump's nominee. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Biden calls for 'transition' from oil, GOP sees opening Democrat Joe Biden's remark he would "transition" away from oil in the U.S. in favor of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri AG hopeful pays taxes late; GOP claims false filing The Democratic candidate for Missouri attorney general made overdue property tax payments this week after being asked about them, prompting a Republican official to accuse him of lying about being qualified to run. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 2:55pm

Emails: Parson was warned about virus outbreak before Truman Building visit Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's coronavirus diagnoses came about a week after he visited a state office building despite being warned about an outbreak among workers, emails show. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:00pm

Judge sides with state of Missouri in voting rights lawsuit Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green has ruled in favor of the state of Missouri in a voting rights lawsuit. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:35am

Trump, Biden spar on issues President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden scrapped over how to tame the raging coronavirus in Thursday's final 2020 debate, largely shelving the rancor that overshadowed their previous face-off in favor of a more substantive exchange that highlighted their vastly different approaches to solving the major domestic and foreign policy challenges facing the nation. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 4:30am

US: Russian hackers targeting state, local networks WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Thursday that Russian hackers have targeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the United States in recent days, stealing data from at least two servers. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett as Democrats boycott WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, keeping President Donald Trump's pick on track for confirmation before the Nov. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Court: Missouri mail-in ballots cannot be returned in person Missouri residents who want to vote by mail cannot return their ballots in person but must use the postal system, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 1:20pm

Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill are inching forward, but it's clear the window for action before the Nov. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri Gov. Parson announces second special session Lawmakers will return to the Missouri State Capitol next month for a special legislative session on a supplemental budget Gov. Mike Parson called for Wednesday. by Phillip Sitter Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 5:50pm

In debate countdown, Trump holds rally, Biden does prep President Donald Trump pushed into arguably the most important state on the electoral map Tuesday, opting for a rally in Pennsylvania instead of formal debate practice two days ahead of the final presidential debate. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

McConnell warns White House against relief deal WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill took a modest step forward Tuesday, though time is running out, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, President Donald Trump's most powerful Senate ally, is pressing the White House against going forward. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am