http://www.mail.com/locations/3152-st-louis.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/3152-st-louis.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — New Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury has wanted to be back in Lubbock since he left a decade ago. Late last week the former Red Raiders quarterback was watching film to prepare for Texas A&M's game against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl and getting ready to accompany Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel to New York, where he became the fir... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html 2012-12-13T02:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759562-senator-rock-removal-mississippi-to-start.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Crews might be allowed to begin destroying two rock pinnacles impeding barge traffic on the Mississippi River as early as next week, more than a month ahead of schedule, a senator said Tuesday, cautioning that further steps may be needed to ensure the vital shipping route remains open. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and two river industry tr... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759562-senator-rock-removal-mississippi-to-start.html 2012-12-12T00:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1751024-apnewsbreak-corps-budging-miss-river-flap.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers has turned back requests by federal lawmakers and the barge operators to release more water from the Missouri River, believing the drought-starved Mississippi River it feeds still will remain open to shipping. The industry, however, warns that the situation is growing increasingly dire. Army Assistant Secretary... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1751024-apnewsbreak-corps-budging-miss-river-flap.html 2012-12-07T21:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1745700-mississippi-river-dropping-slower-than-expected.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — A revised Mississippi River forecast offered a bit of a reprieve for shippers Wednesday, showing the water level isn't dropping as quickly as feared. Still, at least two large barge companies already are reducing their loads over concerns about the river's depth. Months of drought have left the Mississippi near historic low levels, a prob... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1745700-mississippi-river-dropping-slower-than-expected.html 2012-12-05T18:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jeff Fisher apologized for predicting an entirely different game after the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers went to overtime for the second time in three weeks. No apology necessary after the Rams bounded off the field in a mood to celebrate instead of tying again. "Wow," Fisher said after rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html 2012-12-03T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. Close by anytime he needed a breather. Close enough, too, to jump up for some hands-on assistance with the proper stance or to lead a quick walkthrough. The jovial, basketball-obsessed coach who l... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html 2012-12-02T05:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1732030-drought-threatens-to-close-mississippi-to-barges.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — After months of drought, companies that ship grain and other goods down the Mississippi River are being haunted by a potential nightmare: If water levels fall too low, the nation's main inland waterway could become impassable to barges just as the harvest heads to market. Any closure of the river would upend the transport system that has ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1732030-drought-threatens-to-close-mississippi-to-barges.html 2012-11-29T22:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1726886-apnewsbreak-senators-obama-to-protect-river.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 Mississippi River, a spokesman for Sen. Claire McCaskill told The Associated Press Tuesday. Senators from Mississippi River states are seeking an emergency directive that would increase the flow o... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1726886-apnewsbreak-senators-obama-to-protect-river.html 2012-11-27T19:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are on the verge of clinching playoff spots. The Broncos, Falcons, Ravens, Texans and Patriots took big steps toward making the postseason with victories this week. Denver in the AFC West and Atlanta in the NFC ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html 2012-11-26T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1720106-apnewsbreak-corps-cuts-flow-missouri-river.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 Mississippi River and potentially bring barge traffic to a halt within weeks. The Missouri flows into the Mississippi around a bend just north of St. Louis. One result of this year's drought,... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1720106-apnewsbreak-corps-cuts-flow-missouri-river.html 2012-11-23T20:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html 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 gets to face Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. No, Minnesota (6-4) is not in San Francisco's class for creating mayhem with a physically imposing defense. But the way the B... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html 2012-11-23T03:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717020-hat-trick-3-visitors-to-win-thursday.html 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 games: all wins for the visitors. Nice hosts, those Lions, Cowboys and Jets. Houston heads into Ford Field as a 3-point favorite, and after the Texans barely squeezed past Jacksonville last weekend, they will be ... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717020-hat-trick-3-visitors-to-win-thursday.html 2012-11-21T18:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to lose in OT. Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown with 2:01 left in the extra session of Houston's 43-37 victory over Jacksonville. ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html 2012-11-19T08:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709732-jets-3-game-skid-with-27-13-win-rams.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 Jets' solid 27-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams, the beleaguered quarterback was the unquestioned No. 1. Sanchez believes it's the type of performance that can become contagious. ... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709732-jets-3-game-skid-with-27-13-win-rams.html 2012-11-18T22:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1707740-low-mississippi-river-water-levels-halt-barges.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 to a community intricately intertwined with the Mississippi River. But next month, those barges packing such necessities as coal, farm products and petroleum could instead be parked along the... Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1707740-low-mississippi-river-water-levels-halt-barges.html 2012-11-17T15:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1694350-nfl-rdp-unbeatens-lots-drama-tie.html 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 beat archrival Atlanta 31-27 Sunday. Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, outdueling Tony Gonzalez as tight ends took the spotlight in the Big Easy. ... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1694350-nfl-rdp-unbeatens-lots-drama-tie.html 2012-11-12T09:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1684192-sprint-buying-us-cellular-markets-480m.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sprint Nextel Corp. on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy U.S. Cellular Corp.'s service areas in the Midwest for $480 million to boost its network capacity in that region. Sprint, the third-largest U.S. cellphone carrier, is buying spectrum and 585,000 customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. That's about 10 percent of... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1684192-sprint-buying-us-cellular-markets-480m.html 2012-11-07T18:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1682558-republicans-try-to-pick-up-governors-offices.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — North Carolina voters elected their first Republican governor in two decades Tuesday as the GOP sought to broaden its hold on governor's mansions across the country. The victory by former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory came two years after Republicans snatched six governors' offices in the midterm elections. Those victories gave the party 29... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1682558-republicans-try-to-pick-up-governors-offices.html 2012-11-07T04:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1679176-stifel-financial-to-buy-fellow-investment-bank-kbw.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Stifel Financial is buying KBW in a deal the companies value at more than $575 million, creating a middle-market investment bank focused on the financial services industry. Shareholders of New York's KBW Inc. will receive $10 per share in cash and $7.50 per share in Stifel common stock. Holders of certain restricted KBW shares also will r... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1679176-stifel-financial-to-buy-fellow-investment-bank-kbw.html 2012-11-05T13:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1674610-merck-settles-multimillion-dollar-mo-vioxx-claim.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers over its prescription pain reliever Vioxx in a deal that could cost the drugmaker up to $220 million, lawyers for the consumers said. The agreement announced Thursday would settle claims that New Jersey-based Merck violated the Missouri Merc... Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1674610-merck-settles-multimillion-dollar-mo-vioxx-claim.html 2012-11-02T19:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1671490-mo-sen-mccaskill-using-romney-tv-ad.html SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill ventured into Republican-leaning southern Missouri on Thursday, warning voters that challenger Todd Akin would be part of a "very small caucus of extremists" if elected to the Senate and launching a new ad, titled, "Unfit," featuring video of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney denouncing Akin. Wit... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1671490-mo-sen-mccaskill-using-romney-tv-ad.html 2012-11-01T22:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1666294-gingrich-raising-cash-profile-akin-senate-bid.html LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Shunned by Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin turned Tuesday to former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich to help draw money and attention to his quest to oust Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill. Gingrich appeared with Akin at a pair of Kansas City area fundraisers as part of what Akin's... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1666294-gingrich-raising-cash-profile-akin-senate-bid.html 2012-10-30T22:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1665056-mother-mo-sen-mccaskill-dies-age-84.html JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Betty Anne Ward McCaskill, the mother of Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill and a political trailblazer in her own right, died Monday at her home in St. Louis after a long struggle with heart and kidney problems, the senator said. The first-term Democratic senator, who is locked in a close re-election race with Republican Rep. Todd ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1665056-mother-mo-sen-mccaskill-dies-age-84.html 2012-10-29T22:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1663766-mccaskill-ad-declares-todd-akin-scary.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill on Monday launched a Halloween-week ad casting her Republican challenger Todd Akin as "scary" because of his remarks about "legitimate rape." Akin, meanwhile, is gaining some outside help in his quest to oust Missouri's senior senator. McCaskill's ad aired as Akin teamed up with Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1663766-mccaskill-ad-declares-todd-akin-scary.html 2012-10-29T15:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1663174-giants-remain-perfect-jerrys-house.html 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, the Giants are 4-0 when they visit the billion-dollar building. "Every time we come here, it's a nail-biter in some way, shape or form," coach Tom Coughlin said. "That's the way it is in this division." ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1663174-giants-remain-perfect-jerrys-house.html 2012-10-29T08:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1651810-sandoval-cain-cabrera-earned-series-start.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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. "I don't think you really think about it that much," Cain said, "but it is kind of cool when you do." Cain pitched two shutout innings, Sandoval connected off Detroit's Justin Verlander f... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1651810-sandoval-cain-cabrera-earned-series-start.html 2012-10-24T06:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1651110-akin-repeatedly-arrested-1985-abortion-protests.html ST LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin was repeatedly arrested during anti-abortion protests in the 1980s, including at least once when police had to carry him away, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Akin, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in the Nov. 6 election, acknowledged last month during a campaign event that that he had b... Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1651110-akin-repeatedly-arrested-1985-abortion-protests.html 2012-10-23T21:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645630-rodgers-sharp-packers-beat-rams-30-20.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — One week after he tied a franchise mark with six touchdown passes, Aaron Rodgers took down a couple more records during another impressive performance. Rodgers threw for 342 yards and three more scores and the Green Bay Packers' depleted defense clamped down on St. Louis in a 30-20 victory on Sunday that was the Rams' first home loss of t... Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645630-rodgers-sharp-packers-beat-rams-30-20.html 2012-10-21T21:33:00Z