Lawsuits against cheating website to be handled in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lawsuits against the owner of an online service that caters to men and women looking to cheat on their spouses are being consolidated in federal court in St. Louis. Lawsuits filed against Avid Life Media LLC, owner of AshleyMadison DOT com, will be handled in U.S. District Court in St. Louis.…
St. Louis police to undergo drug testing after shootings
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Police Department says police officers involved in a shooting or serious vehicle accident will undergo testing for drugs and alcohol. The department announced the move Friday, days after tests revealed an off-duty officer who wrecked a police vehicle had alcohol and cocaine in his system. The officer, who…
Over 1 million face loss of food aid over work requirements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month. The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy — specifically, falling unemployment. But…