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Radioactive nanoparticles that target cancer cells developed
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a way to create radioactive nanoparticles that target lymphoma tumor cells wherever they may be in the body. Cancers of all types become most deadly when they metastasize and spread tumors throughout the body. Once cancer has reached this stage, it becomes very difficult for doctors to locate and treat the numerous tumors that can ...
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Southern Cal takes 12-shot lead in NCAA golf
Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.Southern California had a 16-under 560 total on the University of Georgia Golf Course. Defending champion Alabama was second after a 4-under round.Alabama's Stephanie Meadow topped the individual ...
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Jury in Arias trial adjourns for day after impasse
Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial said Wednesday they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to instruct them to keep trying.The panel reported its impasse after only about two and a half hours of deliberations. Judge Sherry Stephens told jurors to try to identify areas of ...
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Fogt and Tucker together again for a championship at Bellerive
This is a special week for Brian Fogt and Jerry Tucker, old home and old homies week.Tucker, 63, was the head professional at Bellerive from 1987-97. At the same time, Fogt was a young assistant professional during Tucker's stay, while still pursuing playing opportunities.Both have received sponsor exemptions into the 74th Senior PGA Championship this week. After leaving the club and ...
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Villa coaches final game as Triad is upended by Chatham Glenwood
oOn a picture-perfect day on a picture-perfect pitch, Mike Villa's coaching career came to an end.One of the great skippers on either side of the Mississippi River, Villa announced before the season that this spring would be his last on the sideline. When his Triad girls soccer team stalked off the field after a 4-0 loss to Chatham Glenwood in a 2A Sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mascoutah ...
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Albrecht who had huge run at Meramec retires
Legendary JUCO coach Albrecht to retire Randy Albrecht, the longtime men's basketball coach at Meramec Community College and who has been coaching the St. Louis Community College system for nearly four decades following a stint at St. Louis University, announced his retirement Wednesday."Sometimes you just know it's time to move on and now is the time," he said. ...
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Senate panel aadvances immigration bill
Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.The 13-5 vote cleared the way for an epic showdown on the Senate floor on the measure, which is one of President ...
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Jury convicts man of murder for 2011 St. Louis road rage case
o A jury convicted a St. Louis man of first-degree murder in a case involving deadly road rage in 2011.John Dailey, 34, was also found guilty on Tuesday night by a St. Louis jury of two counts of armed criminal action and first-degree assault.The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 of that year. Police said Dailey shot Christopher Walton-Jones, 19, of the 8500 block of Concord ...
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St. Louis man creates new app to connect sports fans
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - Tim Murphy is a bit of a sports fanatic. "This is a bubble boy game signed by Wayne Gretzky," Murphy pointed out. He has mounds of memorabilia to prove it. "This is a Masters flag signed by Tom Watson," he added. It's his love of sports that also sparked an idea. "It's a smartphone app for live sporting and music events," Murphy ...
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World Wide Technology opens new headquarters in St. Louis
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (KSDK) - World Wide Technology announced Wednesday it has opened a new headquarters building on its St. Louis campus. The 57,200 square foot building was built with LEED and environmental building practices and will allow for the company's rapid growth and enable collaboration and innovation. "WWT's continuing success and growth has driven this expansion ...