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Wash U sophomore Julian Trejo was 15 years old when his mother helped him change his surname. He was ashamed to be the son of a felon, but now feels free. This personal essay from @julian_trejo479 is a must-listen.

Godspeed, Scott.

Feel the excitement of NEBRNOIS!

This was a very fun story to report on and I'm looking forward to the concert tonight and future concerts the fanfares are performed at University of Missouri–St. Louis Photos by Tristen Rouse stlpr.org/arts/2023-10-1…

Cities across the country, including in the St. Louis region, are reckoning with the legacy of the lynchings that swept the nation after the Civil War. An effort to memorialize John Buckner in Valley Park has hit a roadblock. Via St. Louis on the Air stlpr.org/show/st-louis-…

News: Navigator CO2 has moved to withdraw its application to construct and operate a pipeline that would carry carbon emissions to sequestration sites in Christian and Montgomery counties, saying it "has elected to reassess the route and other aspects" of the project.

I loved Jim’s writing and this wonderful piece about his life. Well done, Steve.

Chicago police officers with ties to extremist Oath Keepers have troubling complaints — but stay on the force, a joint investigation by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the OCCRP has found. trib.al/rayTlld

New on St. Louis Public Radio: EPA appointed a coordinator Tuesday to address chronic sewage and flooding problems in Cahokia Heights. The position will oversee the fed's response to the town's long standing woes. EPA also took similar action in Flint, Michigan. stlpr.org/health-science…

If you live in Missouri's 1st Congressional District and have a perspective about the impending Democratic primary there, I want to talk with you. Either send me a direct message or e-mail me at [email protected].

NPR’s reporter in Gaza saw thousands of Gaza day laborers walking into Gaza by foot. NPR reports they were dropped off by an Israeli bus after being round up and detained in Israel when the war broke out. This photo shows plastic tags on Gazan laborer ankles.

Have NEVER seen this on Capitol Hill: While talking to Rep. Tim Burchett after the GOP conference meeting, former Kevin McCarthy walked by with his detail and McCarthy shoved Burchett. Burchett lunged towards me. I thought it was a joke, it was not. And a chase ensued...

Last night on The Middle, the queen of tech journalism Kara Swisher argued humans have a moral imperative to teach AI how to behave because AI mirrors human behavior. Miss last night's episode on artificial intelligence? Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. #AI

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of IL-13 — a former Biden administration staffer — reacts to Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race:

Could President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end his reelection campaign put Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s political future on a possible track toward the presidential ticket in November? stlpr.org/government-pol…

Here's Cori Bush talking about Joe Biden's departure — and the possibility of Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic standard-bearer in the fall:

Police officer Travis Brown remains in critical condition after being seriously injured during a Friday night protest outside Ferguson police department headquarters. Brian Moline reports: stlpr.org/law-order/2024…