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Stories from October 20, 2018

Trump says U.S. will pull out of intermediate-range nuke pact

Trump says U.S. will pull out of intermediate-range nuke pact

President Trump said Saturday he will pull the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty because Russia has violated the agreement, but he provided no details on the violations.
by Associated Press

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Trump sticks to Trump country as he pushes for GOP wins in midterms

Trump sticks to Trump country as he pushes for GOP wins in midterms

The president goes to places where he can make the biggest impact for Republicans, which has largely meant avoiding suburban swing districts and focusing his attention on places he won in 2016.
by Tamara Keith

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An urban ink forager explains how to paint with all the colors of the alley

An urban ink forager explains how to paint with all the colors of the alley

Concerned about keeping toxic art supplies around his kids, Jason Logan began making his own all-natural inks. He shares his process in a new book — and on a gathering expedition in Washington, D.C.
by Ari Shapiro and Kat Lonsdorf

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Search continues for missing northwestern Wisconsin girl Jayme Closs

Search continues for missing northwestern Wisconsin girl Jayme Closs

Investigators in northwestern Wisconsin said Saturday that they continue to sift through hundreds of tips in the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl.

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Saudi account of Khashoggi killing is widely denounced

Saudi account of Khashoggi killing is widely denounced

Turkey will "never allow a cover-up" of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, a senior official in Turkey's ruling party said Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Warmer and bright on Sunday; big change from last October

Warmer and bright on Sunday; big change from last October

Was it windy enough for you on Saturday? The peak Saturday wind gust at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 49 mph. Here are some other impressive Saturday wind gusts: Public Information Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1215 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018 …HIGHEST WIND GUSTS OCTOBER 20TH AM… Location Speed Time/Date Eden…
by Ron Trenda

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U.S. commander confident in ability of Afghan security forces

The assassination of Afghan leaders in Kandahar province won't lessen U.S. support for the war in Afghanistan or deter local security forces in the fight against the Taliban, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East said Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Immunotherapy drug shows promise against some breast cancers

Immunotherapy drug shows promise against some breast cancers

For the first time, a new immunotherapy drug has shown promise against breast cancer in a study that combined it with chemotherapy. But the benefit for most women was small, raising questions about whether the treatment is worth its high cost and side effects.
by Associated Press

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50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

50 years ago, Dick Fosbury turned his back on the bar and made a flop a success

Fifty years ago, a lanky Oregonian stunned the sports world with a backwards flop over the high jump bar at the Mexico City Olympics. He won gold, and invented a new jumping style still used today.
by Tom Goldman

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Victims ID'd as Hurricane Michael recovery effort drags on

Victims ID'd as Hurricane Michael recovery effort drags on

A family can begin to grieve after officials confirmed Friday the death of a 79-year-old Florida woman who had been missing since Hurricane Michael left her Mexico Beach home in rubble — one of at least 35 people to die in the storm.
by Associated Press

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Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

Crowd of 50,000-plus set to watch Minnesota United's last home game of the season

After almost two full years as a Major League Soccer franchise, Minnesota United FC has been a successful draw in a crowded sports market. The Loons have more than 50,000 tickets sold for their final home game of the season to prove it.
by Associated Press

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Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Amid boos and cheers, Butler leads Wolves to win in home opener

Jimmy Butler's trade request last month instantly turned him from fan favorite to scorned superstar in Minnesota. But with some hustle steals and highlight-reel baskets, he quickly had the crowd at the home opener on his side on Friday night.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Chilly Saturday winds; mild breezes for Sunday

Chilly Saturday winds; mild breezes for Sunday

Leaf raking will be a challenge today, as strong winds rearrange our leaf piles. 35 mph to 45 mph wind gusts were reported around parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Saturday morning, and strong winds will continue into the afternoon. Winds will lighten up a bit by late afternoon and they’ll really drop off this…
by Ron Trenda

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