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Stories from November 17, 2018

College football: Northwestern capitalizes on turnovers to beat Minnesota

Isaiah Bowser rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 24 Northwestern turned three turnovers by Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan into 10 points on the way to a 24-14 victory on Saturday.
by Associated Press

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St. Paul Chipotle manager fired after refusing to serve customers

The manager of a Chipotle restaurant in St. Paul has been fired after a video was posted online of employees asking a group of African-American men to prove they could pay before taking their order.
by MPR News Staff

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As Florida recount wraps up, Democrat Gillum concedes

Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign for Florida governor on Saturday, just hours before counties must turn in their official results following days of recounting ballots.
by Associated Press

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St. John's, Bethel advance in college football playoffs

The first round of the NCAA Division III college football playoffs are underway, and third-ranked St. John's rolled to an 84-6 win over Martin Luther College on Saturday in Collegeville.
by MPR News Staff

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Sunday sunshine; Thanksgiving day still looks mild

Sunday sunshine; Thanksgiving day still looks mild

It was bright, but chilly, Saturday afternoon. Our Saturday high temp at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 29 degrees, which was well below our average Nov. 17 high temp of 40 degrees. Many spots in northern and western Minnesota topped out in the teens. At least it wasn’t windy! Temperature trends Sunday highs are expected to…
by Ron Trenda

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Facebook increasingly reliant on A.I. to predict suicide risk

Facebook increasingly reliant on A.I. to predict suicide risk

Ten times a day, on average, Facebook's artificial intelligence-driven detection system alerts authorities to someone who may be about to harm themselves.
by Martin Kaste

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GOP seeks last-ditch laws in states where its power slipped

GOP seeks last-ditch laws in states where its power slipped

With their grip on power set to loosen come January, Republicans in several states are considering last-ditch laws that would weaken existing or incoming Democratic governors and advance their own conservative agendas.
by Associated Press

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Wisconsin hunters asked to help in search for Jayme Closs

Wisconsin hunters asked to help in search for Jayme Closs

Wisconsin's firearms deer season begins Saturday, and officials are asking hunters across the state to keep an eye out for any evidence that might provide a break in the case of a missing 13-year-old girl.
by MPR News Staff

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The Green Book: Celebrating 'the bible of black travel'

The Green Book: Celebrating 'the bible of black travel'

For African-American families in the Jim Crow era, planning a vacation was like planning a military campaign. This guide book was essential for traveling safely.
by Karen Grigsby Bates

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Trump administration denies reaching conclusion on Khashoggi

After President Trump called his CIA chief and top diplomat from Air Force One as he flew to survey wildfire damage in California, the State Department released a statement saying "recent reports indicating that the U.S. government has made a final conclusion are inaccurate."
by Associated Press

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William Goldman, screenwriter and author of 'Princess Bride,' dies at 87

William Goldman, screenwriter and author of 'Princess Bride,' dies at 87

Goldman had a successful literary career before he turned to Hollywood, where he made an indelible mark -- as the writer of beloved movies as well as a bestselling guide to screenwriting.

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Argentina: Submarine missing a year found deep in Atlantic

Argentina: Submarine missing a year found deep in Atlantic

Argentina's navy announced early Saturday that searchers have found the missing submarine ARA San Juan deep in the Atlantic, a year after it disappeared with 44 crewmen aboard.
by Associated Press

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Trump surveys California fire damage as death toll rises

Trump surveys California fire damage as death toll rises

The tour came as firefighters raced to get ahead of strong winds expected overnight and authorities struggled to locate 1,011 people who were unaccounted for.
by Associated Press

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New testing finds that CWD appears to be spreading

New testing finds that CWD appears to be spreading

A massive testing effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is turning up new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in wild deer -- and it appears to be spreading.
by John Enger

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Snow reports; a chilly weekend, but nice weather on Thanksgiving

Snow reports; a chilly weekend, but nice weather on Thanksgiving

Northern Minnesota will have some periods of snow Sunday night, and some light snow is possible in east-central and southeastern Minnesota Monday morning.
by Ron Trenda

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'Death and Other Holidays' is a perfect literary break

'Death and Other Holidays' is a perfect literary break

Marci Vogel's new novella spans a year in the life of April, a young woman blindsided by loss. It's the perfect length for a story, and the perfect balance of humor, anger, sorrow and beauty.
by Lily Meyer

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