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St. Louis Ranked Most Dangerous City
Mueller said the FBI is working harder to form partnerships with police departments to launch programs like St. Louis' Safe Streets task force, which focuses police efforts on problematic neighborhoods.
This year's ranking was good news for Camden, N.J., which in 2005 was named the most dangerous city for the second year in a row.
  The St. Louis Gateway Arch is part of the St. Louis skyline as a barge and tow make their way north along the Mississippi River Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004. Just days after the St. Louis Cardinals won the top honor in Major League Baseball, their hometown jumped to first place on a list no one wants to lead: the most dangerous cities in the United States. (AP Photo/James A. Finley) (James A. Finley - AP) 
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Camden Mayor Gwendolyn Faison said Sunday she was thrilled to learn that her city no longer topped the most-dangerous list.
"You made my day!" said Faison, who has served since 2000. "There's a new hope and a new spirit."
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Associated Press writer Rebecca Santana in Trenton, N.J., contributed to this report.
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