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Updates on the local marijuana industry delivered to your inbox Photos: A look at some of Spain’s old and often bizarre festivals JUST IN Coronavirus update: Virus spreading faster outside China, health officials around world worry about containing it Gates Foundation plans crop research center in St. Louis Bryce Gray 2 hrs ago The new entity will work on research that helps farmers in developing countries boost yields and adapt to the impacts of climate change. National politics Trump defense: Ukraine ’quid pro quo’ not impeachable By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press 1 hr ago WASHINGTON (AP) — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claims of perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defenders asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even if proven — could not be grounds for his impeachment. Ben Frederickson Quick Hits: BenFred on the Arenado talks (dead or alive?), DeWitt’s spending habits, Petro’s plans 3 hrs ago Ozuna’s replacement, front-office inaction and spring training story lines are among the other hot topics from Ben Frederickson’s weekly chat. Mizzou With ticket sales lagging, Mizzou athletics still in the red Dave Matter 5 hrs ago Missouri operated at a budget deficit again in 2018-19 as ticket sales fell 8 percent. Political Fix Mayor wants Bi-State board to reconsider rejection of Loop Trolley plan Mark Schlinkmann 7 hrs ago Says she will work with ‘regional partners to figure out if there’s a way forward’ in restarting the trolley, which shut down Dec. 29 amid fin… Trending now ’Antiques Roadshow’ guest in North Dakota falls to ground after learning watch’s true value Hochman: Lane Thomas will make an impact on 2020 Cards. How much and how soon? Quick Hits: Commish on the Cardinals Paige Hulsey named new weekend anchor at KMOV Alton scenic overlook tumbles down bluff The Latest Sports Meet the record breakers: our Athletes of the Week 1 hr ago This week’s top high school stars include a wrestler who’s won 133 matches and a basketball player who broke his schools’ 53-year old scoring record. Political Fix Republicans chafe against progressive ‘#squad’ goals in St. Louis County Jeremy Kohler 1 hr ago The Republicans are upset because they don’t have a lot of policymaking power, Clancy says NFL ’This trophy belongs to our coach, our team and our fans in St. Louis.’ 20 years ago the Rams won their only Super Bowl Jim Thomas 1 hr ago The Greatest Show on Turf capped a remarkable season with a game that came down to the final play on Jan. 30, 2000. 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The Pontiac Division of GM used the 6 Ps” for 1961 2020 Mazda CX-9 AWD Brand Ave. Studios Local events News Senate takes up GOP plan to upend Clean Missouri’s redistricting model St, Louis officer indicted in case involving shooting of unarmed man Former East St. Louis official sentenced for misconduct, forgery Pritzker calls for ethics reform to end ‘scourge’ in government Fitch seeks to protect St. Louis County Prop P funds from the Wildhaber verdict Lincoln County sheriff, prosecutor feud over fatal shooting investigation Post-Dispatch owner Lee Enterprises makes $140M deal to buy Berkshire newspapers St. Charles man charged with trading vape pods for sex with minors More Local News Sports Blues updates: Sundqvist to IR, Steen could play Friday Tipsheet: Astros target Dusty Baker to lead them back from scandal Gordo: MVC’s fierce competition typifies college basketball today Tom Timmermann: Read his complete Q-&-A from this week’s Blues chat Net Front Presence: Blues regroup in Calgary Blues snap their slump, but Berube isn’t impressed Kris Bryant loses service time dispute with Cubs, keeping him under contract through 2021 Quick Hits: Did Cards really want to sign Ozuna? Could Carlson be ready for opener? Clubhouse chemistry changing? More Sports Opinion Editorial: Accused of sexual assault, Wash U. ex-student claimed he was the real victim Editorial: Amazon is making big climate-change promises. Some employees want more, faster Thomas R. Hoerr: The importance of reaching all communities Letter: Refusing to hear evidence is disservice to Missourians More Opinion Business Boeing posts first annual loss since 1997 as Max costs rise What Trump’s new North American trade deal actually does Alexa, read me a story: Audio content for kids on the rise More Business Archives What was on the front page the day you were born? Check our archive A partnership with Newspapers.com has opened the Post-Dispatch’s archives to the public. ’This trophy belongs to our coach, our team and our fans in St. Louis.’ 20 years ago the Rams won their only Super Bowl Looking back: Some rarely seen photos from the Forest Park Highlands More Archives Photos In the cartoons: Bolton; GOP; Iowa In the cartoons: Bolton; GOP; Iowa Photo: Car overturns on icy highway in Antonia Photo: Car overturns on icy highway in Antonia The Collective Thread finds home in Washington Avenue’s historic Garment District The Collective Thread finds home in Washington Avenue’s historic Garment District Looking back: Some rarely seen photos from the Forest Park Highlands Looking back: Some rarely seen photos from the Forest Park Highlands In the cartoons: Bolton; Impeachment; Coronavirus In the cartoons: Bolton; Impeachment; Coronavirus Nation & World Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa speaks: ’We are completely devastated’ Tight security promised for Super Bowl 54 in Miami Vanessa Bryant statement: ’We are completely devastated’ High-profile housing bill fails to pass California Senate More airlines drop flights to China as virus spreads PG&E and California governor at odds over bankruptcy plan The Latest: Rival Koreas close liaison office...