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Jet, a young elephant at the St. Louis Zoo, received three doses of an experimental vaccine to protect against a potentially deadly virus.

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St. Louis Zoo's baby elephant Jet gets experimental vaccine against deadly virus

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The Asian elephant toddler is among the first calves to receive an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting EEHV, a disease with a high mortality rate in young elephants.

The New World screwworm fly produces flesh-eating larva. Once eradicated in the United States, the insect has broken containment and presents a threat to livestock.

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New World screwworm prompts Missouri to tighten animal entry rules

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The Department of Agriculture and State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announced the changes Friday, saying the updated guidelines are effective immediately.

The U.S. Department of Justice charged several individuals — including a Missouri man — with a plan to kill President Donald Trump and other government officials during last Sunday's UFC match at the White House. A screen grab of a since-deleted social media video allegedly posted by Daniel Eskridge, center, reads "The 1st Amendment Isn't Working" along with an image of tactical gear and guns.

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Missouri man charged with conspiracy to commit murder at White House UFC event

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Daniel Eskridge of Caldwell County, Missouri, is among five people arrested and charged with plotting to attack and kill government officials.