Some Americans Are Protesting the Trump Administration on July 4

While demonstrations from Washington to Los Angeles were largely festive, with food trucks and live music, protesters were determined to speak for their cause.

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Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

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Local Officials Brace for Loss of Disaster Preparedness Funding

The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.

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St. Louis Judges Embrace Ankle Monitors Amid Calls to Reform Bail

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

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Murphy, Eagle Who Became a Foster Dad, Found Dead After Storm

The beloved eagle was found dead in his enclosure at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri after severe weather pounded the region on March 14, sanctuary officials said.

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Could Disrupt St. Louis’s Growth Strategy

Shrinking cities have tried to stabilize their populations with foreign-born residents. The strategy was working, until the inauguration.

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