Missouri

Rep. Cori Bush Trailing Democratic Primary Challenger in Polls

In a recent poll, the Missouri congresswoman has fallen behind by 22 percentage points.
02/13/2024

Suicide of Former HBCU Administrator Drives President to Take Leave

Antoinette Candia-Bailey committed suicide after being terminated at Lincoln University of Missouri, but some say abuse may be behind her death.
01/16/2024

Ralph Yarl Earns Spot On Missouri All-State Band Less Than a Year After Being Shot For Ringing Wrong Doorbell

He was shot twice by Andrew Lester after going to the wrong house in April.
01/10/2024

Ralph Yarl Case: White Homeowner Pleads 'Not Guilty' In Shooting Of Black Teen

Andrew Lester, 84, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
04/20/2023

More Than $3M Raised For Ralph Yarl Who Survived Shooting After Ringing Wrong Doorbell

The unarmed Black Kansas City teen was shot in the head in an incident with ‘a racial component,’ prosecutor says.
04/19/2023
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Accused Shooter Of Kansas City Black Teen Will Face Two Felony Charges, Officials Announce

Andrew Lester is the 84-year old homeowner who shot Ralph Yarl after the 16-year old approached the wrong address to pick up his siblings last week.
04/18/2023

Ralph Yarl: What We Know So Far About The Shooting Of Unarmed Missouri Black Teen

Authorities released the alleged suspect in what protesters believe was a racially motivated shooting.
04/17/2023

Leonard Taylor’s Lawyer Speaks Out On His Execution, ‘It Was A Scientific Impossibility’ He Committed The Crime

The Missouri man was executed in Missouri on Feb. 7 for a quadruple murder, despite claims of innocence.
02/09/2023
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Leonard ‘Raheem’ Taylor Executed Despite Serious Disputes Of His Guilt; Leaves Emotional Final Words

He was reportedly denied a spiritual advisor at his execution.
02/09/2023

Leonard ‘Raheem’ Taylor Executed Despite Serious Disputes Of His Guilt; Leaves Emotional Final Words

The Missouri man denied he was even in the state when his girlfriend and her three children were killed, and many others backed him.
02/08/2023

Leonard ‘Raheem’ Taylor Is Blocked From Having A Spiritual Advisor At His Scheduled Execution

The Missouri man has long maintained his innocence in this controversial death penalty case.
02/07/2023