Jim Suhr

Suspect in rampage threat says note was rap lyrics

By Jim Suhr, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Olutosin Oduwole, a Southern Illinois University student who was arrested Tuesday, July 24, 2007, after he allegedly threatened a "murderous rampage" similar to the Virginia Tech shootings that...

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Durbin: 'Dramatic change' needed at IL VA hospital

Congress may have to step in if "dramatic change" isn't forthcoming at a southern Illinois Veteran's Affairs hospital where major surgeries have been suspended for more than two years after a spike in patient deaths, Illinois...

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Police: 3 women gunned down while in car with kids (AP)

AP - Investigators on Sunday captured a man they believe opened fire on a car parked at a gas station, killing three women, including an acquaintance of the suspect, state investigators said. Children inside the bullet-riddled...

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Veteran admits faking paralysis to avoid Iraq

An Army veteran admitted in federal court Friday to plotting with his wife to bilk the U.S. government by faking paralysis after a car wreck to get disability benefits and avoid being deployed to Iraq.

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Illinois Senate OKs Caps On Political Donations

Ill. Senate OKs Bill That Would Cap Most Political Contributions, Sends Measure To Governor (AP) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate signed off Friday on a compromise that would establish the state's first limits on...

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Arch Coal 3Q Tumbles, but Co. Sees Recovery Signs

Arch Coal 3Q earnings tumble, but co. signs that global economy is shifting to recovery mode By JIM SUHR AP Business Writer ST. LOUIS October 30, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Arch Coal Inc. said Friday its...

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Woman pleads guilty in Illinois torture slaying of pregnant, developmentally impaired mother

ST. LOUIS - A woman pleaded guilty Monday to the Illinois torture killing of a pregnant, developmentally impaired mother who police say was beaten with a plunger handle, burned with a hot glue gun and...

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Seasonal ladybug swarms pester even bug experts

Pest-control specialist Gene Scholes even gets bugged by them - legions of ladybugs lately swarming his rural Missouri home and other stretches across the country, exploiting gaps in door and window seals for cozier climes inside.

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Go east: Companies selling in China, India see faster rebound than those focused on US, Europe

Companies that ship coal, chemicals, soft drinks and purses to emerging markets like India and China appear to be snapping out of the recession faster than those that are closely tied to the U.S. and ...

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Peabody Profits Slump; Coal Miner Turning to China

Peabody 3Q earns tumble on sales in the West; coal miner goes aggressively after Asian sales By JIM SUHR AP Business Writer ST. LOUIS October 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Peabody Energy headquarters is seen...

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