Family of Harith Augustus on shooting video: ‘It seems so unnecessary’
The family of Harith Augustus broke their silence Saturday morning, issuing their first public statement since the 37-year-old barber was shot and killed by a […]
Fewer startups attracting more venture capital in St. Louis
A series of recent startup deals has St. Louis entrepreneurs on track for a solid quarter of fundraising activity following a stagnant first half of […]
Prophets of Rage concert at the Pageant is canceled
Prophets of Rage’s Aug. 13 concert at the Pageant is canceled. A note on the Pageant’s website reads: Unfortunately, Avenged Sevenfold is cancelling all upcoming performances […]
Ranking the Seahawks’ roster: Lots of young players who are being asked to step in for big names as the rankings continue
The countdown of the Seahawks’ roster has now reached the top third of the roster. Away we go. 30. Nazair Jones Position: Defensive line. Potential […]
Mnuchin: Overall US economy not harmed by trade battles
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that the overall U.S. economy has not been harmed by the trade battles […]
Actor Riz Ahmed praises Sandra Oh as a diversity trailblazer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Riz Ahmed, who shattered glass ceilings as the first Asian man to win an acting Emmy, is celebrating fellow trailblazer Sandra […]
Mariners Game Day: Felix Hernandez returns from DL as White Sox series continues
Seattle Mariners (59-39, W1)vs. Chicago White Sox (33-63, L1) 7:10 p.m. | Safeco Field | Seattle, Wash. TV: ROOT | Radio: 710 AM | Stream: […]
Bicyclist killed in collision with SUV
A woman riding a bicycle against traffic was hit by an SUV and killed Saturday morning, according to police. About 6:30 a.m., officers were dispatched […]
Indiana family, Missouri couple among duck boat victims
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — More than half of the 17 people killed when a tourist boat sank on a Branson lake were members of the […]
Illinois woman among those killed in Missouri boat accident
More than half of the 17 people killed when a tourist boat sank on a Branson lake were members of the same Indiana family, and […]
Buzz Aldrin expected to be no-show at Apollo gala
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin is expected to be noticeably absent from a gala kicking off a yearlong celebration of […]
Fiat Chrysler’s board recommends Jeep executive Mike Manley to replace seriously ill CEO Sergio Marchionne
ROME (AP) — Fiat Chrysler’s board recommends Jeep executive Mike Manley to replace seriously ill CEO Sergio Marchionne.
World-renowned spiritual guru visiting Juneau in July
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A world-famous spiritual leader is bringing his mediation practices to Juneau in hopes of teaching locals how to live stress- and […]
The Latest: Woods shoots 66, in contention at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local): Tiger Woods has shot a 5-under 66 in the third round of […]
Arlington police looking for shoplifter who hid electronics in her underwear
Arlington police are looking for a woman who stole merchandise from an electronics store Friday by hiding it underneath her skirt. In a surveillance video, […]
Ludo sells out the Pageant, late show added
Ludo sold out its 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 concert at the Pageant titled “Halludoween: Night of the Living Ludo.” A second show has been added for […]
Three Chicago cops stop man from laying in street, going onto Kennedy
Three Chicago Police officers guided a man to safety Monday morning after he walked in a traffic lane and tried to lay down in the […]
Iran’s top leader endorses warning over oil supplies
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s top leader has endorsed a warning made earlier by the country’s president over Mideast oil supplies. State TV reported Saturday […]
In Branson, a mix of mourning and moving on
BRANSON, Mo. • Up early on a sun-drenched parking lot in this southern Missouri resort town, Russell McKay was paying his respects Saturday morning to his good […]
South Shore vote keeps West Lake on track
The governing body of the South Shore Line on Friday approved the inter-agency agreement formalizing the financing and governance structure for the railroad’s capital projects […]
New Post-Dispatch theater critic looks forward to highlighting rewarding experiences
Of all the arts, theater is perhaps the liveliest and most thrilling — even when nothing particularly thrilling is happening at the moment. The thrill […]
Daniel Silva, Ottessa Moshfegh, Robert Escobar among authors on tour July 22-28 in D-FW
Ottessa Moshfegh will present My Year of Rest and Relaxation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Interabang Books. Kent Wascom will present The New […]
The commotion continues over the U.S.-Russia summit
President betrays U.S. Re: “Trump agrees: No interference — With Putin at side, he rejects Moscow’s election meddling,” Tuesday news story. I was mortified to […]
The Latest: Koepka, Day struggling at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local): Brooks Koepka is unlikely to be celebrating back-to-back major victories at the […]
Egypt hikes natural gas prices by up to 75 percent
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has raised natural gas prices for households and businesses by between 33.3 and 75 percent. Saturday’s decision, published in the official […]
Investigation: Anchorage officer was justified in shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A state investigation has determined that an Anchorage police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man after […]
Right-handers Riley Pint, Peter Lambert progressing down on the farm as Rockies’ starters of the future
As a franchise, the Rockies have made a habit of developing starting pitchers in the minors, grooming the arms of Kyle Freeland, Jon Gray, Tyler […]
Rural Virginia county aims to be the first to arm teachers
Nationally, teachers are overwhelmingly against the idea of carrying weapons into classrooms. Not so in the westernmost county of Virginia, where declining revenues from growing […]
Hard times, through the eyes of three children who dream of better days
The upheaval in the lives of the Johnson children began a few years ago, when their parents no longer could afford the cost of a […]
Fiber artist can teach you to make a protest banner that's also a gallery-worthy work of art
Aram Han Sifuentes was 5 years old when her family moved to the United States from South Korea. Her mother had worked as an artist […]
Bosworth sets walking world record in London; Baker wins 100
LONDON (AP) — Tom Bosworth avoided a race-ending third caution and improved his own walking world record at the London Stadium on Saturday when he […]
US court sentences 21 people in massive India-based call centre scam
The scandal defrauded thousands of US citizens of hundreds of millions of dollars. Photo: ReutersA United States (US) court has sentenced 21 Indian-origin people for […]
S. Idaho charter school OKs employee request to carry gun
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Officials at a south-central Idaho charter school have approved allowing a school employee to carry a concealed firearm on campus. […]
Russian FM tells Pompeo: Russian’s arrest ‘unacceptable’
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Minister has held a telephone call with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in which he complained about the Americans’ […]
1st Source Bank reports record profits
1st Source Corp., the parent company of 1st Source Bank, grew profits by 31.77 percent year-over-year to a record $21.96 million in the second quarter. […]
Highway patrol: Van driver flees traffic stop, dies in crash
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a van driver who fled from a trooper during an attempted traffic stop has crashed into […]
Kitten was trapped in a minivan’s fender well. Then the driver went on a 45-mile trip
A Virginia woman had no clue a kitten was stuck in the fender well of her minivan when she started the engine and went on […]
The Latest: Woods top of leaderboard at British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local): Tiger Woods is back on top of the leaderboard at a major […]
In the age of Trump, Democratic socialism is on the rise
Last Friday, Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein wasn’t ready to consider himself a formal member of the Democratic Socialists of America, even if he appreciated the […]
Heavy rain expected with flash flood watch in effect for Baltimore region
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch through Sunday for the Baltimore region. The flash flood watch is in effect for Baltimore […]
Vettel takes pole for German GP; Hamilton down in 14th
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP) — Sebastian Vettel secured pole position for the German Grand Prix on Saturday while Lewis Hamilton’s hopes took another blow. Already trailing […]
Idaho grizzly bear hunter picked by Fish and Game in drawing
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has completed a drawing and selected the one winning applicant who will be allowed […]
Police report violent start to the weekend with 9 injured, 1 killed in overnight shootings
One man died and nine others were injured in a spate of violence in Baltimore overnight, city police said. Multiple peopled were injured in six […]
Philippine police disperse group protesting US, China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine riot police have used shields and a water hose to disperse more than 100 left-wing activists in front of the […]
What’s the worst mutual fund you own?
Your Funds If the mutual-fund world was a meritocracy, at least half of all funds would disappear tomorrow. In the investment world, however, mediocre and […]
The Motley Fool: Ben & Jerry’s isn’t theirs anymore
ASK THE FOOL Companies within companies Q: How can I invest in Ben & Jerry’s? A: You can’t quite do so. Ben & Jerry’s was […]
'Life-threatening heat' keeps hospitals, paramedics busy across Dallas-Fort Worth
Hospitals are feeling the strain, too. On two days this week, Texas Health Resources saw more patients with heat-related illnesses than on any single day […]
Pakistan hockey coach slams team’s performance in Champions Trophy
Pakistan finished last in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the Netherlands. Photo: FileKARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Roelant Oltmans has slammed the team’s performance in the recently concluded Champions Trophy […]
White Sox OF Avisail Garcia expected to be activated from DL today
The White Sox are expected to activate right fielder Avisail Garcia before their game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday night at Safeco Field. The Sox […]