Missouri health officials investigating cyclosporiasis cases, authorities cracking down on straw gun purchases, new bill could expand radiation exposure compensation and other stories you missed this week

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This Week’s Big Stories

1. Missouri health officials investigating cyclosporiasis cases

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection that has impacted over 1,000 people across the U.S. and is caused by a microscopic parasite. It’s typically transferred through contaminated food or water with the main symptom being diarrhea. There have been over 1,600 cases across the county, according to the CDC.

2. Judge orders teen held in shooting deaths of 5 East St. Louis family members

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