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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

Officials hunt for the source of a 16-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes, while the list of restaurants yanking tomatoes from menus grows.

Is Paul McKee dropping his plans for Old North?

The mayor’s chief staff told a group of citizens yesterday that developer Paul McKee is no longer interested in developing in Old North and is moving to sell his mostly dilapidated properties. Really?

Mr. Nominee

“After 54 hard-fought contests, our primary season has come to an end… I WILL BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE.”

Thousands Answer the “Call to Oneness”

As many as 20,000 black men answered the “Call to Oneness” on Sunday. The crowd filled the street and stretched for more than a mile. (Check back for video)

Bourisaw Resigns, District gets 6th superintendent in 5 Years (while waiting on 7th)

SLPS announced that superintendent Bourisaw had resigned. Then the SAB voted to appoint an interim superintendent while they search for the district’s 7th leader in just 5 years. So much for stability.

Bush-McCain Challenge Comes to St. Louis

In a blind test, can you tell the difference between George W. Bush and John McCain? Probably not. That was the point of an event yesterday in the in the Delmar Loop.

Point/Counterpoint: Ed Martin vs. Local 420 on Unionizing Charter Schools

Ed Martin thinks the recent news that teachers at a local charter school have joined the teachers’ union is “bad news.” The union, of course, has a different opinion.

OBAMA CLINCHES MAJORITY, OPENS 8% LEAD OVER McCAIN

Barack Obama did two very important things this week.

Obama Draws a Crowd of 80,000 in Oregon [NEW VIDEO]

Fire officials estimated 65,000 packed into a riverside park. They said an additional 15,000 were left outside and dozens of boaters could be seen floating in the river.

JUDGE REMOVES JOHNSON FROM BALLOT, SHE VOWS TO APPEAL [UPDATED]

A judge has ruled that Connie Johnson cannot appear on the ballot for state senate. But not so fast! Johnson plans to appeal.

Obama Visits Cape Girardeau, Draws Criticism from GOP

While Claire McCaskill welcomed Barack Obama to Missouri, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and the GOP said “Go Home, Liberal!”

Is Bourisaw Headed to Cincinnati?

The outgoing superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools is a leading candidate to become the next head of the Cincinnati School District.

The End Is Near

During a conference call, Sen. Claire McCaskill said it would be “inappropriate and awkard and wrong for any of us to tell Senator Clinton when it is time for the race to be over.” But the writing is on the wall.

Obama wins big in NC, Clinton narrowly wins IN

Barack Obama won North Carolina, the largest prize left in this contest, by 14-points. Clinton narrowly won IN 51-49%.

Bombadier Deal Torpedoed in Senate Committee [Updated x3]

UPDATE: Killed in committee, it rose again $600 million slimmer and passed the Senate.

Johnson: “I Will Be Vindicated” [UPDATED]

On the ropes, State Senate candidate Connie Johnson today lashed out against her opponents and pledged to be cleared in the lawsuit against her.

Kinder Receives Bi-Partisan Black Support

More than 100, mostly African-American and largely Democratic, supporters of Republican Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder came out last night to support his re-election bid

Wright-Jones Sues Johnson in 5th District Race

The fight for the 5th District state Senate race is heading to court as Robin Wright-Jones is seeking to get Connie Johnson kicked off the ballot.

“The Low Road to Victory”

From today’s NYT: “On the eve of this crucial primary, Mrs. Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11…”

John Steffen’s Pyramid Collapses

Developer John Steffen’s Pyramid Companies may have gone bust and the future of his largest project (along with the city’s credit rating) are now in doubt.