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New McCaskill ad declares: 'Todd Akin is scary'
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill on Monday launched a Halloween-week ad casting her Republican challenger Todd Akin as "scary" because of his remarks ...
Giants remain perfect at Jerry's house
The New York Giants sure feel at home at Cowboys Stadium. They should: After their wild 29-24 victory Sunday at Jerry Jones' palace outside Dallas, ...
Sandoval, Cain, Cabrera earned home Series start
The World Series starts in San Francisco because the All-Star game was a Giant blowout. Pablo Sandoval, Matt Cain and Melky Cabrera made sure of it.
Akin repeatedly arrested at 1985 abortion protests
Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin was repeatedly arrested during anti-abortion protests in the 1980s, including at least once when police had to ...
Rodgers sharp, Packers beat Rams 30-20
One week after he tied a franchise mark with six touchdown passes, Aaron Rodgers took down a couple more records during another impressive performance
Thefts of cell phones rise rapidly nationwide
In this tech-savvy city teeming with commuters and tourists, the cell phone has become a top target of robbers who use stealth, force and sometimes ...
Barry Zito's gem cuts Giants' NLCS deficit to 3-2
Offense has a lot to do with San Francisco's streak of 13 consecutive victories when Barry Zito is on the mound, given they're averaging more than six ...
Zito, Giants beat Cards, close NLCS deficit to 3-2
The big curveball was back, and Barry Zito mixed in some well-placed fastballs, too. It was just like the good old days. Zito was at his best Friday ...
Beltran returns to Cardinals' lineup in NLCS
Carlos Beltran returned to the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup Friday night for Game 5 of the NL championship series. Beltran said his strained ...
Cardinals beat Giants 8-3 to take 3-1 lead in NLCS
The St. Louis Cardinals are oh so close. They know better than to start celebrating yet. To a man, the defending World Series champions kept their ...
McCaskill and Akin largely cordial in final debate
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill cast herself as a moderate willing to work with Republicans while GOP challenger Todd Akin repeatedly linked her to ...
Motte goes 2, makes Cardinals' wait worth it
Jason Motte had a lot more time than usual to get ready, learning the plan before the grounds crew took the tarp off the field. It was nice to get ...
Beltran leaves with strained knee, is day to day
Carlos Beltran's availability for Game 4 of the NL championship series was uncertain after the St. Louis Cardinals slugger left Wednesday's game with ...
Beltran sub boosts Cardinals in Game 3
Matt Carpenter always tries to stay ready, keeping an assortment of gloves nearby. That's his job. The St. Louis Cardinals' utilityman took on a new ...
NLCS Game 3 delayed by rain in 7th, Cards lead 3-1
Game 3 of the NL championship series is being delayed because of rain in the seventh inning with the St. Louis Cardinals leading San Francisco 3-1.
Giants 2B Scutaro in lineup for Game 3 vs. Cards
Giants infielder Marco Scutaro is in San Francisco's lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS, two days after getting run over by St. Louis Cardinals slugger ...
Bochy rejects retaliation talk heading into Game 3
Giants manager Bruce Bochy expects Marco Scutaro to be in his lineup card for Game 3 of the NL championship series, two days after St. Louis slugger ...
Appeals court: Town can restrict funeral protests
A St. Louis suburb can enforce a funeral protest ordinance aimed at preventing picketing by an anti-gay Kansas church, a federal appeals court ruled ...
Cartels flood US with cheap meth
Mexican drug cartels are quietly filling the void in the nation's drug market created by the long effort to crack down on American-made ...
Cardinals rout Nationals 12-4, tie NLDS 1-all
The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a typical high-output day against Jordan Zimmermann. The bats came alive when they needed it most. Allen Craig and ...
Nationals rally past Cardinals in Game 1
Given zero wriggle room, Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus had realistic expectations. Entering with the bases loaded, nobody out and the cleanup man ...
Blues part ways with team president John Davidson
John Davidson, who spent six years rebuilding the St. Louis Blues as president of hockey operations, is leaving the team. Davidson, 59, and the team ...
Rams get 9 sacks, bust Cardinals' unbeaten run
Without his favorite target, Sam Bradford seemed lost. The top pick of the 2010 draft completed a measly seven passes. The St. Louis Rams defense was ...
Bradford throws TD pass, gives Rams lead
Sam Bradford threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Lance Kendricks on the opening drive, and the St. Louis Rams led Arizona 7-3 after one quarter Thursday ...