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Missouri (pronounced: IPA: [mɪˈzʊɹi] or IPA: [mɪˈzʊɹə]) named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe whose Illinois name, ouemessourita, (meaning "those who have dugout canoes" ), is a central state in the United States. It is a state with both Midwestern and Southern cultural influences, reflecting its history as a border state between the two regions. The state's nickname is the Show-Me State, first recorded in 1894; the state's name is also occasionally pronounced "Missourah", a term often used by former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, who was born in the state. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are the two large rivers which flow through the state.

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Missouri's Jasper Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State's Marquis Hamilton, left, late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

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Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud, top, is hit by Missouri's Will Ebner, bottom, as he throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

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Iowa State offensive lineman Scott Haughton, top, scores past Missouri's Will Ebner, bottom, on a lateral pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

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Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander, left, sprints down the sideline ahead of Iowa State's Kennard Banks, center, and Leonard Johnson, right, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24. Alexander set team records for single-season and career yardage during the game.

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Iowa State wide receiver Darius Darks, right, catches a touchdown pass over Missouri's Jarrell Harrison. left, at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Iowa State's Fred Garrin falls on a Missouri fumble in front of their bench during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Missouri running back Derrick Washington, right, is tackled by Iowa State's Michael O'Connell, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Missouri running back Derrick Washington runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Washington, who led all rushers with 62 yards in the game, left the game during the first half with a concussion in Missouri's 34-24 victory.

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Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander, left, slips past Iowa State's David Sims, right, after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Missouri wide receiver Jerrell Jackson, left, drops a pass as Iowa State's Fred Garrin, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Verizon Wireless' Kansas/Missouri Region director of marketing Justin Stiehr unveils his company's plans to fund the deployment of the InsideOut documentary toolkit to all St. Louis public schools. The documentary shows students the importance of staying in school in order to be successful in life.

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Tennessee-Martin's Cataurius Taylor loses the ball as he is defended by Missouri players, from left, Kim English, Steve Moore, Miguel Paul and Keith Ramsey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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Tennessee-Martin's Benzor Simmons, top, pulls down a rebound over Missouri's Miguel Paul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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Missouri's Laurence Bowers dunks over Tennessee-Martin's Zach Jones during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Bowers had a team-high 16 points in Missouri's 83-68 victory.

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Missouri coach Mike Anderson, top center, looks at Missouri's J.T. Tiller, bottom, after Tiller hurt his ankle during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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Missouri's J.T. Tiller shoots past Tennessee-Martin's Delrico Lane during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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Tennessee-Martin's Dominique Mpondo, left, and Missouri's J.T. Tiller, right, struggle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Missouri coach Mike Anderson directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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Missouri's Marcus Denmon, bottom, dives for a loose ball in front of teammate Michael Dixon Jr., top left, and Tennessee-Martin's Delrico Lane, top right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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Tennessee-Martin coach Jason James questions a referee's call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 83-68.

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"We’re such a polarized nation and we look for things to argue over"

Emanuel Cleaver Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from KansasCity.com

"I think everybody is (a little worn down) ... I'm a little nicked up. But it's part of the game. You can't be a football player if you can't deal with being tired."

Chris Galippo Nov 22 2009 3:59 AM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"We're Trojans. That's what we do."

Matt Barkley Nov 22 2009 3:47 AM from Sporting News

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Obituary: Episcopal church founder George Wheatcroft
— Nov 22 2009 4:44 AM from Houston Chronicle
Accusers, defenders paint contrasting portraits of family in child-sex case
— Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from KansasCity.com
Cleaver's idea for a complaint-free day draws lots of griping
— Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from KansasCity.com
Sick girl's wish for others comes true
— Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from KansasCity.com
Proposal would allow Amtrak passengers to pack firearms in checked baggage
— Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from KansasCity.com

Missouri's Jasper Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Iowa State's Marquis Hamilton, left, late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

AP

Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud, top, is hit by Missouri's Will Ebner, bottom, as he throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

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Iowa State offensive lineman Scott Haughton, top, scores past Missouri's Will Ebner, bottom, on a lateral pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24.

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Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander, left, sprints down the sideline ahead of Iowa State's Kennard Banks, center, and Leonard Johnson, right, during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 34-24. Alexander set team records for single-season and career yardage during the game.

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Iowa State wide receiver Darius Darks, right, catches a touchdown pass over Missouri's Jarrell Harrison. left, at the end of the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Columbia, Mo.

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