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St. Louis braces for third day of protests after officer’s acquittal

St. Louis County police said they arrested nine people Saturday night and early Sunday in suburban University City, home to Washington University, one day after protests that turned violent led to 33 arrests in two St. Louis neighborhoods.

Protests turn violent again in St. Louis after ex-cop acquitted of murder

Twenty-three businesses and five police vehicles were damaged by people throwing rocks, bricks, water bottles filled with paint thinner or gasoline and balloons filled with red liquid.

U2’s St. Louis concert cancelled

Citing security concerns, U2 and Live Nation cancelled Saturday’s concert at The Dome at America’s Center.

Protests erupt for 2nd day in St. Louis over cop’s acquittal in murder case

The demonstrations in this St. Louis suburb followed a night of protests that at times turned violent. A number of businesses were vandalized and 32 people were arrested.

Police chief: Officers hurt, 23 arrests made in St. Louis protests

In a video statement posted on Twitter early Friday, Interim Chief Lawrence O’Toole said that nine city officers suffered injuries, ranging from a broken jaw to a separated shoulder. O’Toole also reported that one Missouri State Highway patrol officer sustained injuries.

Thanksgiving: Then and now

Today’s Thanksgiving meal is quite different from what the pilgrims ate in 1621 at the first autumn harvest feast held in what would later become the United States.

How long do leftovers last?

Do you know how long your Thanksgiving leftovers will last?

Celebrate National Popcorn Day

National Popcorn Day is the perfect time to indulge in this popular treat and learn more about its history.

Many U.S. presidents were also farmers

We know a lot about past United States presidents, but did you know many of them had roots in agriculture?

Making an impact on water utilization in Gothenburg, Nebraska

The Gothenburg Water Utilization Learning Center was developed to provide answers and solutions to current questions and issues raised in production agriculture.