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Today at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners plan to take its time examining the future of Westview Golf Course in Quincy.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A local town in the Tri-States has been declared a federal disaster area.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The Mississippi River has continued to rise and brings with it an inconvenience for the West Quincy and Taylor area.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Thursday, May 23, 2013  It's going to be at least seven days before the golf course at the Hannibal Country Club will reopen to golfers, all because of the storm damage that happened on Monday night.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Power outages affected services at the Hannibal Regional Health Care System.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tuesday night, the Quincy Park District along with Westview's golf director outlined details to improve Quincy's sole public golf course.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Quincy University held its graduation ceremonies Sunday and had a guest of honor.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Quincy-based hospital joins the group of four Midwestern health systems in a move that CEOs say will reduce costs and allow the health systems to better share information.