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Police search for 'persons of interest' after photos uploaded to iCloud of stolen phone

Police say these photos were uploaded to iCloud account of stolen phone. (Credit: SLMPD)

Police say they’ve discovered photos uploaded to a robbery victim’s stolen cellphone and hope they may lead to the suspects. 

Federal judge orders reunification of parents and children, end to most family separations at border

A federal judge in California late Tuesday ordered a halt to most family separations at the US border and the reunification of all families that have been separated in the first major rebuke to the Trump administration. (John Minchillo/AP via CNN)

The order also mandates that officials provide parents contact with their children by phone within 10 days, if the parent is not already in contact with his or her child.

Photos: Tuesday storms bring spooky clouds to St. Louis area

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Police: Driver charged for operating fake emergency vehicle

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A driver has been arrested and charged for operating a fake emergency vehicle in St. Charles. 

Officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of unarmed teen

A Pennsylvania police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager has been charged with criminal homicide.

Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.

New mom's AC unit stolen while she was at hospital visiting premature twins

An AC unit was stolen from a North County home last Tuesday (Credit: KMOV)

A North County mother is looking for help replacing her stolen air continuing unit. Last Tuesday, Jennifer Layton says her neighbor told her two men got away with her AC unit. 

Park Hills man charged with animal abuse

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A Park Hills man is being charged with animal abuse after he stomped two puppies and threw them in the woods, according to the Daily Journal. 

10-year-old boy came out as gay before his death, official says

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A 10-year-old boy who died after suffering head injuries previously claimed he was beaten, locked up and not fed, a Los Angeles County child welfare agency said Tuesday. 

Gov. Parson to speak with business owners in St. Louis Wednesday

Mo. Gov Mike Parson speaking in front of the state legislature on June 11. Credit: KMOV

Gov. Mike Parson will talk with business leaders during an event in St. Louis on how to better the state Wednesday.

State senator asking governor to declare ‘state of emergency’ in St. Louis

Jamilah Nasheed (Credit: AP)

Missouri State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed is asking Gov. Mike Parson to declare of “state of emergency” in the City of St. Louis to stop gun violence.

St. Louis police accepting applications for cadet program

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The St. Louis Police Department is about to do something it hasn’t done in 40 years by starting up a police cadet program.

Body found in house where former St. Louis Rams player lives

In this April 24, 2018 file photo, New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins speaks to reporters before an NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J. (Credit: AP Photo / Seth Wenig, File)

A body has been found at a New Jersey home where New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins lives.

Metro East officer dragged by suspect vehicle during traffic stop; 3 in custody

Police outside the Flying J Truck Stop on Race Horse Drive after an officer was dragged by a suspect vehicle Wednesday (Credit: KMOV)

Three people are in police custody after an officer was dragged overnight in the Metro East.

Pregnant woman had boyfriend punch her in stomach to kill baby, police say

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Police believe a pregnant California woman told her boyfriend to repeatedly punch her in the stomach to kill their unborn child.

St. Louis cab driver shot and killed in north St. Louis identified

Investigators near the intersection of 25th and Dodier after a man was found dead (Credit: KMOV)

A man was found dead in the St. Louis Place neighborhood of north St. Louis Monday night. 

House arrest? Home abandoned on road puzzles police

This June 26, 2018 photo image provided by the Dover Delaware Police Department shows a prefabricated home that was abandoned on a roadway in Dover, Del. (Dover Delaware Police Department via AP)

Someone abandoned the prefabricated home, blocking traffic at least until Wednesday.

3 suspects on the loose after shots reportedly fired at officer during chase

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Three suspects are on the loose after shots were reportedly fired during a foot chase with a Riverview police officer Tuesday night.

Lawsuit claims hot roll from Lambert's Cafe burned disabled veteran

Outside of Lambert's Cafe in Ozark, Mo. (Credit: throwedrolls.com)

A popular Missouri restaurant is facing a lawsuit claiming one of its hot rolls caused second-degree burns for a mentally disabled veteran.

Police: Mom gave her 2 children soda laced with lighter fluid

This undated mugshot shows Octavia Latosh Robinson. (Cumberland County Detention Center)

A North Carolina woman is accused of trying to poison her two sons.

Body found in beer cooler at baseball stadium before Reds-Braves game

SunTrust Park (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

A body was found inside a ballpark beer cooler before the Reds-Braves game.

After internet mockery, 'Permit Patty' resigns as CEO of cannabis-products company

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The woman who threatened to call police on an African-American girl selling water on a San Francisco sidewalk -- and who was mocked online as "Permit Patty" -- has resigned as CEO of TreatWell Health.

Clean up begins after EF-0 tornado strike in Lake Lotawana, MO

The community of Lake Lotawana, MO, is picking up the pieces after a tornado hit the area while severe storms blanketed the Kansas City area. An EF-0 tornado path was been identified by a National Weather Service survey crew in the area.

Restaurant owner who kicked out Sarah Sanders quits city business group

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders listens to a question during the daily press briefing at the White House, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. Sanders discussed, Trump's pardon powersand other topics. (AP)

The Virginia restaurant owner who asked White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to leave because she works for President Donald Trump has resigned from the top post of a local business group, CNN affiliates WDBJ and WSLS report. 

4Warn Forecast: Today will be wet and cloudy with heat later this week

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Couple facing more than 50 charges each after 11 dogs found in home

Todd and Amy Buckley are facing more than 50 charge each after 11 dogs, including three that were dead, were discovered in their Pascagoula home. (Source: Facebook)

A Pascagoula couple is now facing a more than 50 criminal charges after 11 dogs were discovered in their home last week.

Woman accused of kicking, punching Cahokia officer

Kristin Smith, 33, is accused of assaulting an officer in Cahokia (Credit: St. Clair County Sheriff's Department)

A woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an officer during an arrest in Cahokia.

Man charged after calling 911 more than 100 times for non-emergencies

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Georgia police have issued an arrest warrant for a 62-year-old man who called police more than 100 times over the past three years for mostly non-emergency issues.

Tips to prevent yourself from falling for phone scams

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The con artists will say just about anything to scare you into paying up, including telling you that you'll go to jail.

Man safe after escaping from Belleville apartment during two-alarm fire

Firefighters outside an apartment complex on North High Street in Belleville (Credit: KMOV)

A man was able to escape on his own after getting trapped in an apartment during a two-alarm fire in Belleville overnight.

Today in History

     Today is Wednesday, June 27, the 178th day of 2018. There are 187 days left in the year.

Lexus recalls cars to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires

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Toyota’s Lexus luxury brand is recalling about 121,000 cars worldwide because of fuel leaks in the engine that can cause fires.

Carpenter homers twice, Cards chase Kluber to thump Indians

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Matt Carpenter helped the St. Louis Cardinals beat two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber in a way no one has before, then he stuck around to make some history of his own.

Dozens of dead baby sharks found at Keehi Lagoon likely dumped

Scores of baby hammerhead sharks were found washed ashore Tuesday. (Image: Hawaii News Now)

The state is investigating after roughly 75 dead baby hammerhead sharks were found at Keehi Lagoon.

Downtown businesses frustrated by constant construction

Construction in downtown St. Louis. Credit: KMOV

David Bailey owns several restaurants downtown and is a big supporter of the area’s growth, but says constant construction is hurting business

Texas sergeant hospitalized after exposure to opioid-laced flier

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In Harris County, the sheriff reports that fliers were left on over a dozen cars in their parking lot. One of those was contaminated with fentanyl. 

Festus woman stabs boyfriend with broken dinner plate, police say

Amy Scott was charged with assault after stabbing her boyfriend with a broken dinner plate.(Credit: Festus Police Department)

A Festus, Missouri woman has been charged with first-degree assault after stabbing her boyfriend with a broken dinner plate.

WATCH: Squirrel caught on video stealing officer's doughnut

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Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a squirrel that made off from their parking lot with a doughnut.

St. Louis Co. Council creates opioid epidemic taskforce

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At Tuesday’s St. Louis County Council meeting, officials established a taskforce that will look at the opioid epidemic.

Maryland Heights police warn of phone scam

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Police in Maryland Heights are warning people about a phone scam in which someone calls says there is a warrant for your arrest.

Job fair being held for public sector openings in St. Charles County

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A job fair will be held Thursday for public sector openings in St. Charles County. 

Couple accused of using extreme forms of punishment on two kids

A Tippecanoe County couple is accused of using extreme methods to punish their children, including tying them up and then locking them in a dark garage. (WRTV via CNN)

The child said he would try to get out, but Breaux would leave him in the garage in the dark while he was bound as punishment.

Trade Poll Tuesday: Would Cardinals consider a trade for a possible Hall of Famer?

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Got an idea for a trade you’d like to see the Cardinals make? Let me know on Twitter @bschaeffer12, and your suggestions could be featured in the next edition of #TradePollTuesday.

Wisconsin man sentenced for locking woman in wooden box

This photo provided by the Marathon County Sheriff's Department in Wausau, Wis., shows Allen Jamroz, of Mosinee, Wis. Jamroz faces felony kidnapping and sexual assault charges after authorities say he locked a woman inside a wooden box. (AP)

In court, the 20-year-old woman said she is "scared to have a relationship with anybody" after the December 2016 assault.

Media fight access restrictions on child detention centers

Heard about but not seen: News organizations fighting government restrictions on showing children caught up in Trump administration's immigration policies. More>>

Homeless man accused of robbing woman on Walmart parking lot

Derek Fuiten, 35, is charged with robbery. Credit: Belleville PD

A homeless man is accused of robbing a woman after she shopped at Walmart in Belleville. 

Trump threatens Harley-Davidson with tax punishment for move

A Harley Davidson emblem is seen on a fuel tank of a motorcycle at the Dillon Brothers Harley Davidson dealership in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to avoid blame for Harley-Davidson's decision to move some motorcycle production overseas and threatened to tax the manufacturer "like never before!" as punishment for the planned production shift. 

Hawley campaign paid to screen Mizzou emails before release

Josh Hawley. (Credit: KMOV)

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley's campaign paid lawyers tens of thousands of dollars to review emails and other documents from his time as a University of Missouri law professor before complying with a public records request, according to newly released documents.

2 charged after witness in St. Louis murder case is killed

Larry Strickland, 31, is charged with tampering with a witness as well as tampering with a victim. (Credit: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department)

Two men have been charged with witness tampering and tampering with a victim after a cooperating witness to a murder ended up shot to death in May.

Morning storms bring down tree limbs across area

A tree limb after a Tuesday morning in the 6900 block of Chippewa (Credit: KMOV)

Tuesday morning storms brought down tree limbs across the St. Louis-area.

New IRS phone scam targeting St. Louis residents

A new phone scam is hitting the St. Louis area and Des Peres Department of Public Safety wants you to be on the lookout! 

Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban

In this March 25, 2012, file photo, people visit the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP)

The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump's travel ban. The ruling was 5-4.

Teen dies after tree falls on tent at Boy Scout camp

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Boy Scouts officials are offering condolences after a 14-year-old boy from Texas was killed when a tree fell on his tent at a Georgia Boy Scout camp.

Suspicious vehicle spotted multiple times in Metro East

Police in Mascoutah have reports multiple reports of a suspicious vehicle (Credit: Mascoutah Police Department / Facebook)

Police in Mascoutah have received multiple reports of a suspicious vehicle.

WATCH: Police dog performs CPR on officer in adorable viral video

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A police dog in Spain apparently has been trained to perform CPR.

Counterfeit bills used at Staunton Bank

Authorities have identified and refused five counterfeit bills in varying denominations at First National Bank in Staunton. (Credit: First National Bank)

Authorities have identified and refused five counterfeit bills in varying denominations at First National Bank in Staunton. =

Mother shoots man who broke into home to meet her 14-year-old daughter, sheriff says

This photo provided by the Goochland County Sheriff's Office shows a New Zealand passport photo, of Troy George Skinner.

A New Zealand man who traveled to the U.S. home of a 14-year-old girl he had communicated with online was shot by the girl's mother, a sheriff said.

Child fires shot inside Ikea store after finding loaded gun in couch, police say

This photo taken Wednesday, June 3, 2015, shows an IKEA store. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

After finding a gun in a sofa at IKEA, a child fired the loaded weapon in the store.

Jason Derulo, Martina McBride, SLSO headline Fair St. Louis' return to riverfront

Fair St. Louis returns to the riverfront after four years in Forest Park. (Credit: KMOV)

Fair St. Louis returns to the riverfront this summer, having spent four years in Forest Park.