Jim Salter, The Associated Press

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Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit that sought watchers at early voting

Judge dismisses Missouri lawsuit that sought watchers at early voting

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri judge on Friday denied a Republican committeeman's effort to force the state's third-largest county to allow watchers or challengers to observe early voting.

Missouri Republican election challenger says he should be allowed to watch early voting

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- A Republican committeeman has asked a judge to stop early voting in Missouri's third-largest county until it allows "watchers" or "challengers" to observe the polls.

Wesley Bell defeats 'Squad' member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her

Wesley Bell defeats 'Squad' member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis, marking the second time this year that one of the party's incumbents has been ousted in an expensive contest that reflected deep divisions over the war in Gaza.

Ferguson thrust them into activism. Now, Cori Bush and Wesley Bell battle for a congressional seat

Ferguson thrust them into activism. Now, Cori Bush and Wesley Bell battle for a congressional seat

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cori Bush and Wesley Bell both honed their leadership skills in Ferguson, Missouri, in the unrest that followed Michael Brown's death at the hands of a police officer 10 years ago. On Tuesday, they're opposing each other in a closely watched Democratic congressional primary.

Execution date set for Missouri inmate, even as he awaits hearing on claim of actual innocence

Execution date set for Missouri inmate, even as he awaits hearing on claim of actual innocence

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday set a Sept. 24 execution date for Marcellus Williams, even as the inmate awaits a court hearing on his claim that he was not involved in the murder that landed him on death row.

Missouri Supreme Court says governor had the right to dissolve inquiry board in death row case

Missouri Supreme Court says governor had the right to dissolve inquiry board in death row case

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a death row inmate's challenge to Gov. Mike Parson's decision to dissolve a board of inquiry convened to investigate the inmate's innocence claim.