Mo. suspect in killing of woman, teen son is dead
Law enforcement officers killed James Barton Horn Jr., 47, at a state wildlife area in western Missouri, south of Knob Noster, Henry County Sheriff Kent Oberkrom said
Missouri
Police gun down man accused of killing ex-girlfriend
James Barton Horn Jr. was accused of holding former girlfriend captive in crate before fatally shooting her and her son
Woman who said she was held captive in box found slain
A manhunt is underway for James Barton Horn Jr., the former boyfriend of a woman found shot to death Thursday after she said she was freed from captivity three weeks ago
St. Louis cop who killed 18-year-old avoids charges
Prosecutors says an "independent and exhaustive investigation" couldn't prove criminal conduct in VonDerrit Myers Jr.'s death
Sen. Claire McCaskill is done with "Game of Thrones"
The Missouri Democrat expressed her dismay on Twitter after a shocking scene in Sunday's episode of the hit HBO series
Missouri House Speaker sorry for "poor judgment" with intern
"It was a stupid thing to do. And I'm sorry," says Speaker John Diehl, who intends to remain in his leadership post
Cops: Craigslist responder arrested in student's death
Police say an Illinois student was slain by a man who responded to his Craigslist post advertising his car for sale
Mo. man accused of keeping woman in box for months
Inside James Horn's home, police say they found a large wooden box that appeared "to be constructed for the purpose of concealing a person"
NFL draft prospect cited for marijuana possession
Shane Ray, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive lineman from Missouri, is expected to be an early pick in this week's NFL draft
Report: Felon elected to Missouri school board
Some parents are upset that the school district didn't inform them about one candidate's criminal record
Mo. executes inmate for 1998 killing over child support
Andre Cole, 52, became the third convicted killer put to death this year in Missouri
Teen recovering after drug overdose story goes viral
A family shares the story of their son to help raise awareness about heroin and prescription drug abuse
Storms, high winds cause damage throughout Midwest
Rough weather including softball-sized hail, strong winds and at least one tornado cause damage but few injuries
Prosecutors: Racism drove man to hit ex-baseball player
Former outfielder says white man punched him in the face without warning after shouting racial slurs
Ferguson gunman says he didn't target cops
Activists say Jeffrey William wasn't a regular protester and are worried that his arrest could tarnish their peaceful "narrative"
Boy, 6, fatally shot while in family car in St. Louis
Police say another car pulled up alongside the family's and fired shots
Deadly bird flu strikes poultry in several states
Lethal strain of avian influenza spreads through commercial turkey facilities in Midwest and Northwest
Michael Brown's parents to sue over son's death
Announcement comes in wake of Justice Department investigation clearing Darren Wilson in unarmed man's death
Senate GOP eyes key vote today in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans hope the plan attracts enough Democratic support to end the stalemate.
Live
Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's potential $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Immigrants with health conditions may be denied visas under new guidelines
People seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce run for N.Y. governor Friday, sources say
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Farmers' Almanac says 2026 edition is its last
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."