Bryan Boyle of St. Louis poses for a picture at his attorney's office in Clayton on Aug. 16, 2019. Boyle says an off-duty St. Louis police officer struck him on his face with his fists and handcuffs after the two argued at a gas station. Most of his wounds have healed. Photo by Christine Byers of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. … [Read more...] about Former St. Louis cop sued over encounter with man at gas station | Law and order
Wisconsin storms bring 3 tornados; 1 man dies in crash – FOX23 News
MILWAUKEE — (AP) — At least three tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin amid powerful thunderstorms that caused widespread damage that contributed to the death of a man who crashed into a fallen tree and power line, officials said Thursday.The severe weather stretched from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan and began Wednesday evening in northwestern Wisconsin. By 2 a.m. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin storms bring 3 tornados; 1 man dies in crash – FOX23 News
Biden’s COVID plan: Federal workers must report shot status | Latest Headlines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key points in President Joe Biden's plan to increase COVID-19 vaccination among federal employees and encourage more Americans to get shots:— Federal employees will have to attest to their vaccination status.— Those not fully vaccinated will have to wear a mask on the job, physically distance themselves from other workers and visitors, undergo regular COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Biden’s COVID plan: Federal workers must report shot status | Latest Headlines
Urban League of Metro St. Louis on front line of COVID-19 battle | Local News
Michael P. McMillan, President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, loaded one of 1,500 packages that included food, toiletries, masks and helpful safety information. They were distributed to the people of East St. Louis and St. Clair County during a drive-thru giveaway at East St. Louis High School on April 17, 2020. … [Read more...] about Urban League of Metro St. Louis on front line of COVID-19 battle | Local News
The Weekly Pulse: Has the GOP Changed Their Minds on Vaccines? Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe?
For The Weekly Pulse (a revisit of an old Ms. column!), we’ve scoured the most trusted journalistic sources—and, of course, our Twitter feeds—to bring you this week’s most important news stories related to health and wellness. A rally against abortion bans in Seattle in 2019. (Wikimedia Commons)In this edition: Mississippi asks the Supreme Court to re-evaluate the … [Read more...] about The Weekly Pulse: Has the GOP Changed Their Minds on Vaccines? Will the Supreme Court Overturn Roe?