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(ALEXANDRIA)—A near head on collision on US 61 a mile and a half north of Alexandria at 6:05 Monday evening results in injuries to five people.

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(EDINA)—A change of venue is granted in a Knox County murder case. The second degree murder trial of 59 year old Glen Head of Novelty will be heard in Clark County.

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Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died.

She was 85.

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Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate.

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A 43-year-old man broke his pelvis and his leg yesterday after he plummeted 60 feet to the ground while trying to learn how to operate a paraglider. Authorities say the accident happened yesterday afternoon south of Columbia.

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Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon is supporting a bill that would allow medical marijuana in Illinois. Simon tells The Associated Press she changed her mind on the issue after hearing from people with illnesses. The bill has passed the state House and awaits a vote in the Senate.

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Missouri lawmakers have approved funding for a new state office building, but Governor Jay Nixon has criticized the idea.

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(MACON)—Missouri Highway Patrol troopers plan a Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign in Marion County later this month. Troop B commanding officer Captain James Wilt says the enforcement operation is part of a nationwide campaign focusing on seat belt violations.

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The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

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(Hannibal)—MODOT’s five-year plan for Northeast Missouri has shifted to maintaining existing roads and bridges.

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