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APNewsBreak: Senators ask Obama to protect river
A group of U.S. senators will ask President Barack Obama for an emergency declaration in an effort to keep barges moving on the drought-riddled ...
Manning sharp as Broncos beat Chiefs 17-9
You won't get much argument from Broncos coach John Fox about the value of a solid starting quarterback. You probably won't get much from Chiefs coach ...
Division races taking shape
As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are ...
Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report
Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf ...
Jenkins returns 2 picks for TDs, Rams win 31-17
Janoris Jenkins has been known to make headlines for the wrong reasons. Not this time. No NFL rookie since 1960 and no Rams rookie ever accomplished ...
Manning's 2 TDs leads Broncos past Chiefs, 17-9
Peyton Manning was wooed by the Chiefs early in the offseason, after the four-time MVP had been cut loose by Indianapolis and before he signed a ...
Manziel leads Aggies over Tigers 59-29
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin watched Johnny Manziel turn in another strong performance, and then went to work campaigning for his redshirt freshman ...
APNewsBreak: Corps cuts flow on Missouri River
The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday began reducing the flow from a Missouri River reservoir, a move expected to worsen low-water conditions on the ...
Vikings looking to put the squeeze on Bears QBs
The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line ...
Movie attack suspect got guns despite psych issues
A southwest Missouri man accused of plotting attacks at a movie theater and Walmart store legally bought the guns he allegedly planned to use, despite ...
Hat trick: All 3 visitors to win Thursday
Happy Thanksgiving. Welcome to our home. Feel free to take a victory with you when you leave. That's how Pro Picks sees Thursday's three holiday ...
Powerful supermajorities elected to statehouses
There's a new superpower growing in the Great Plains and the South, where bulging Republican majorities in state capitols could dramatically cut taxes ...
Extra work in wins for Houston, Dallas, Tampa Bay
Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to ...
Jets end 3-game skid with 27-13 win over Rams
For a few hours, Mark Sanchez had every right to feel good about himself and the direction of the New York Jets. After a turnover-free Sunday in the ...
Man accused of 'Twilight' plot committed in '09
A southwest Missouri man who confessed this week to plotting to shoot up a "Twilight" showing and a Walmart store was detained in 2009 after ...
Low Mississippi River water levels may halt barges
The gentle whir of passing barges is as much a part of life in St. Louis as the Gateway Arch and the Cardinals, a constant, almost soothing backdrop ...
Cassel to start at QB for Chiefs vs Bengals
Matt Cassel is getting another start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady Quinn still has not been cleared to participate in a game ...
Dolphins shouldn't fear trip to Buffalo
The problem — well, one of several problems — with the Bills and the Dolphins is they are capable of playing some real stinkers. Miami managed one ...
Small airports gamble with revenue guarantees
Road-weary travelers forced to drive two hours to St. Louis or Kansas City to catch big-city flights were ecstatic when Delta Airlines announced plans ...
NCAA tourney returns to Madison Square Garden
The last time NCAA tournament games were played in Madison Square Garden was 1961, and the stars of the three winning teams were Tony Jackson of St.
NFL Rdp: No unbeatens, lots of drama - and a tie
There are no more unbeaten teams in the NFL. There are two teams with a tie, though. New Orleans knocked off the last of the perfect teams when it ...
Rams, 49ers play to 24-24 tie
Two typically reliable kickers missed. Penalties doomed both sides. And a furious, thrilling finish to regulation ended with a dramatic dud in ...
Obama's health care overhaul turns into a sprint
The long slog has turned into a sprint. President Barack Obama's health care law survived the Supreme Court and the election; now the uninsured can ...