Missouri approves measure to ban ranked choice voting

Soldier charged with murder after sergeant found dead in dumpster at Missouri base

A soldier stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, has been charged with murder in the death of a sergeant whose body was found in a dumpster at the base, officials said.

Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 5, Including 2 Poll Workers

The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths this week following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

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Flash flooding kills 5 in Missouri, including 2 poll workers

A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.