Jim Salter
The Associated Press
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Gun violence claiming more lives of American teens, children
Gun violence is killing an increasing number of American children, from toddlers caught in crossfires to teenagers gunned down in turf wars, drug squabbles or for posting the wrong thing on social media. → Read More
Gun violence killing an increasing number of American children
Statistics compiled by the Gun Violence Archive show youth homicides rose sharply from 2019 to 2020, and that this year is shaping up to be even worse. → Read More
Gun violence and kids: Shattered dreams, devastated families
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gun violence is killing an increasing number of children and teenagers across America, leaving behind shattered dreams and devastated families. Here are three of their stories: SHAQUILLE BARBOUR, 18, OF PHILADELPHIA. Shineka and Joseph Barbour, of Philadelphia, laugh as they recall what a hurry their son was in to grow up, how he would draw a mustache on his face with… → Read More
Man executed for killing 3 convenience store workers in 1994 robbery
Ernest Johnson was executed despite objections from racial justice activists, lawmakers and even the pope. → Read More
Missouri man executed for killing 3 workers in '94 robbery
BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man was put to death Tuesday for killing three workers while robbing a convenience store nearly three decades ago, an execution performed over objections from racial justice activists, lawmakers and even the pope. Ernest Johnson died from an injection of pentobarbital at the state prison in Bonne Terre. He was pronounced dead at 6:11 p. m. It was the first… → Read More
Lawmakers, pope ask Missouri governor to halt execution
Pope Francis has joined the chorus of people calling on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to grant clemency to a death row inmate who is set to be executed for killing three people during a 1994 convenience store robbery. → Read More
Pope Francis, lawmakers ask Missouri governor to halt execution
Pope Francis has joined the chorus of people calling on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to grant clemency to a death row inmate who is set to be executed for killing three people during a 1994 convenience store robbery. In a letter last week, a representative for Pope Francis wrote that the pope "wishes to place before you the simple fact of Mr. Johnson's humanity and the sacredness of all human… → Read More
Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing
Three Democratic members of Congress have offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions as a congressional committee looks at how to respond to conservative states that are passing laws limiting abortion access → Read More
Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing
Three Democratic members of Congress on Thursday offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions as a congressional committee examined how to respond to conservative states that are passing laws limiting abortion access. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri said she was raped on a church youth trip. Rep. Barbara Lee of California said she received a "back-alley" abortion in Mexico after a… → Read More
Congresswomen Bush, Jayapal, Lee share personal abortion stories at hearing
One said she was raped on a church youth trip. Another had a "back-alley" abortion in Mexico. Another was told her pregnancy was high risk. → Read More
COVID-related attacks prompt hospital to issue panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
COVID-related attacks prompt Missouri hospital to issue panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
COVID-related attacks prompt Missouri hospital to issue panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cox Medical Center Branson is using grant money to add buttons to identification badges worn by up to 400 employees who work in the emergency room and inpatient hospital rooms. → Read More
COVID-related attacks prompt Missouri hospital to issue panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cox Medical Center Branson is using grant money to add buttons to identification badges worn by up to 400 employees who work in the emergency room and inpatient hospital rooms. Pushing the button will immediately alert… → Read More
Rolling Stones open American tour, pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat. The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed "No Filter" tour Sunday at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis without their drummer of nearly six decades. It was clear from the outset just how much the band members — and the fans — missed Charlie Watts, who died last… → Read More
Stones Open U.S. Tour, Pay Tribute to Drummer Charlie Watts
The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed tour Sunday in St. Louis without their drummer of nearly six decades. → Read More
Video shows Missouri officers let police dog bite Black man
The St. Louis County prosecutor's office is investigating an incident caught on cellphone video in which white officers allowed a police dog to repeatedly bite a Black man during an arrest. → Read More
Down syndrome issue at center of Missouri abortion law case
A federal appeals court is deciding the fate of a Missouri law that puts sweeping restrictions on abortions, and a focal point of oral arguments on Tuesday was a provision prohibiting abortions based solely on a Down syndrome diagnosis. The law adopted in 2019 would ban abortions at the eighth week of pregnancy. The full 8th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis isn't expected to rule for… → Read More
Federal appeals court to hear Missouri abortion law case
A federal appeals court on Tuesday will consider whether Missouri can implement a sweeping law aimed at limiting abortions → Read More
St. Louis woman after eviction: 'I have no idea' what to do
The knock on the door that Kristen Bigogno has long dreaded finally arrived Friday — two St. Louis deputies came to evict her, joined by a couple of other men there to change the locks on the apartment → Read More