#Missouri
Puppy with ‘second tail’ growing from his head found wandering the streets in Missouri
The 10-week-old dog was rescued and given the name Narwhal.
US judge blocks state law that would ban abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy
A judge in Kansas City said the law violates a previous Supreme Court ruling.
Man (20) walks into Walmart armed with guns to 'test his right to bear arms'
Dmitriy Andreychenko’s wife Angelice had told him it wasn’t a good idea.
Three people killed as violent tornadoes rip through US state of Missouri
Some 20 people were treated at hospitals overnight, according to officials.
US judge orders poacher to watch repeat screenings of Bambi as part of sentence
David Berry Jr will be forced to see the animated movie at least once a month during his year-long jail term.
US woman accused of persuading her terminally ill father to kill her husband in murder-suicide
Elizabeth Kilgore pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Miraculous recovery for 10-year-old US boy after meat skewer pierces skull
Xavier Cunningham’s skull was pierced from front-to-back with half a foot of skewer still sticking out of his face.
Nine family members among the 17 victims of Missouri duck boat accident
Investigators blamed stormy weather for the accident yesterday evening.
16 dead in US military plane crash in Mississippi
All 16 victims were on the Marine Corps aircraft and there were no survivors.
Man arrested over making bomb threats in his ex-girlfriend's name
The calls were made to Jewish community centres and schools around the US.
The first ever live TV exorcism is happening tonight
Do not adjust your sets…
American accused of $14.5 million swindle once set up shop in Dublin
The story of a businessman who once set up shop in the Digital Hub, and now faces a possible 120-year jail sentence.
Man executed for raping and killing teenage girl 26 years ago
His victim was just 15 years old when she was murdered.
21-month-old baby boy shot dead in Missouri
It is unclear who is responsible for the toddler’s death.
What happened to Ferguson in the year since Michael Brown was killed?
“Everyone’s listening now.”
Father and two children found dead in apartment
It follows a 24-hour stand-off with police.
Why Ferguson is on a knife-edge again
US president Barack Obama has described the shooting of two police officers as an ‘ambush’.
Police in Ferguson made a racist comment about Barack Obama
Extracts into a Justice Department report into the Missouri police force have been leaked.
Seven people shot dead in shooting rampage in small US town
The gunman also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Boy (5) fatally shot 9-month-old brother after finding gun
The boys’ mother contacted police.
The police killings that have sparked racial tensions in the US this year
The shooting dead of Antonio Martin joins a growing list of similar incidents in the last six months.
Clashes continue in Ferguson as cop who shot teen says he "did his job right"
Protests have been taking place across the US.
Column: Remember the name Tamir Rice – a child shot dead by police for carrying a toy gun
American police forces have become increasingly militarised in recent decades – adopting the weapons, tactics and mindset of soldiers instead of civilian protectors.
Ferguson: Cop who killed unarmed black teen 'would not do anything different'
Darren Wilson has spoken for the first time since being cleared over the shooting of Michael Brown.
Explainer: What is happening in Ferguson, Missouri?
It’s in the news again this morning – but why?
Woman preparing for Ferguson unrest 'shot self in head'
The woman is believed to have been waving the gun in a car when she accidentally shot herself, according to US reports.
Tensions high as grand jury reaches decision in Ferguson police shooting
It’s feared that tonight’s announcement could provoke a violent backlash.
Missouri declares state of emergency ahead of Ferguson verdict
The black teen was shot by a white police officer this summer.
Police officer who shot unarmed black teen says he 'feared for his life'
Darren Wilson shot Michael Brown in the St Louis suburb of Ferguson in August.
Off-duty Missouri police officer fires 17 shots killing teen - police say he fired first
St. Louis Police say the deceased man fired at the officer first.
Opinion: The killing and imprisonment of journalists should concern us all
Worrying press arrests in Ferguson and the grisly murder of James Foley underlines it is in all of our interests to ensure journalists can report without fear.
National Guard leave town as Ferguson tensions calm
Orderly protests appeared overnight.
Opinion: The protesters in Missouri have wrongly become enemies of the State
Blurring the boundary between law enforcement and military action creates the conditions for a military dictatorship.
Police fire smoke and tear gas at defiant Ferguson protesters
Despite the curfew being put into place by the governor, some protesters remained on the streets.
State of emergency and curfew imposed in Ferguson to quell violent protests
Michael Brown’s death has ignited several days of clashes with furious protesters.
Stores looted after police say slain US teen is robbery suspect
The shooting of an unarmed black teenager has led to rallies, protests and rioting in the town.
Police refuse to reveal who shot unarmed teenager as Obama calls for calm
The US president said while there is no excuse for violence against police, excessive force by officers could not be justified.
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Ferguson teen shooting: Journalists arrested in McDonald's
The two reporters were detained yesterday evening by police.
Teen shooting: Tear gas and smoke bombs used on protesters
An unarmed teenager was shot and killed by a police officer in the town at the weekend.
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