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Stories from November 4, 2018

After nine years in orbit, Kepler Space Telescope leaves legacy of discovery

After nine years in orbit, Kepler Space Telescope leaves legacy of discovery

NASA's Charlie Sobeck, former manager of the Kepler Space Telescope mission, discusses the monumental findings of the spacecraft and NASA's decision to retire it in orbit.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Henry Zimmerman

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A Utah town remembers its mayor, killed in action in Afghanistan

A Utah town remembers its mayor, killed in action in Afghanistan

Major Brent Taylor was hailed as a true "citizen soldier," serving both the community of North Ogden and deploying with the Utah National Guard.

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Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford, beat Lions

Vikings hang 10 sacks on Stafford, beat Lions

Danielle Hunter had 3 1/2 of Minnesota's franchise-record 10 sacks and a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown, making for a miserable afternoon for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 victory by the Vikings on Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win NYC Marathon

Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win NYC Marathon

Mary Keitany of Kenya and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with Keitany dominating the strong women's field for her fourth victory in the event and Desisa surging ahead of two other runners near the finish line.
by Associated Press

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Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Migrant caravan trudges through 'route of death' in Mexico

Thousands of wary Central American migrants resumed their push toward the United States on Sunday, entering a treacherous part of the caravan's journey on a trek through one of Mexico's deadliest states.
by Associated Press

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Obama, Trump clash in final pitches to midterm voters

Obama, Trump clash in final pitches to midterm voters

No longer reluctant to speak out, former President Barack Obama is delivering a closing argument for Democrats that seeks a firm check on President Trump's policies in Tuesday's midterm elections.
by Associated Press

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Rain returns Monday afternoon; chilly temps this week

Rain returns Monday afternoon; chilly temps this week

It was nice to get some extra sleep Sunday morning, with the change back to Central Standard Time. It’ll take awhile to get used to the fact that the sun now sets before 5 p.m.! Sunday night snow in northeastern Minnesota Snow was falling over portions of northeastern Minnesota Sunday evening, with several more inches…
by Ron Trenda

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Wisconsin community in mourning after deaths of three Girl Scouts, adult volunteer

Wisconsin community in mourning after deaths of three Girl Scouts, adult volunteer

A western Wisconsin community on Sunday was grieving the deaths of three Girl Scouts and an adult who were collecting trash along a rural highway when police say a pickup truck veered off the road and hit them before speeding away.
by Associated Press

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'She got those stories that other people didn't get': New biography remembers Marie Colvin, witness to war

'She got those stories that other people didn't get': New biography remembers Marie Colvin, witness to war

The American journalist reported on the human impact of war from places few Westerners ventured. Her life is the subject of "In Extremis," by fellow correspondent Lindsey Hilsum.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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After tragedy in Pittsburgh, an extraordinary effort to honor 'the holy ones'

After tragedy in Pittsburgh, an extraordinary effort to honor 'the holy ones'

As the Squirrel Hill community worked to honor the 11 victims of last week's attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue, the investigation into the mass shooting complicated traditional Jewish burial preparations.
by Emma Bowman

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Rain and snow; advisories and warnings northeastern Minn. and western Wisc.

Rain and snow; advisories and warnings northeastern Minn. and western Wisc.

A combo of rain and wet snow will fall over much of eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin today and this evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern today and tonight: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the strength of the signal…
by Ron Trenda

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