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Stories from December 16, 2018

New job hope for adults in drug and alcohol recovery

New job hope for adults in drug and alcohol recovery

Many in recovery go long periods without work, and face stigma against addiction. A new hiring site, just for job seekers in recovery, aims to change that.
by Nina Feldman

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Next-generation GPS satellite heads to space this week

Next-generation GPS satellite heads to space this week

After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure and versatile.
by Associated Press

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U.S. ski coach: Lindsey Vonn plans to return to racing next month

U.S. ski coach: Lindsey Vonn plans to return to racing next month

Lindsey Vonn is hoping to return from injury next month and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team's head coach.
by Associated Press

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Cook carries Vikings past Dolphins 41-17

Cook carries Vikings past Dolphins 41-17

Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns on a season-high 19 carries as Minnesota stayed in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 41-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Remove or keep a statue? South Africa debates painful legacy

Remove or keep a statue? South Africa debates painful legacy

The tussle over the statue's fate goes to the heart of a discussion in South Africa over whether relics of white domination should be scrapped or kept as reminders of a harsh past.
by Associated Press

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Klobuchar criticizes court decision on Affordable Care Act

Klobuchar criticizes court decision on Affordable Care Act

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday criticized a federal judge's ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, as well as the ongoing efforts by some Republicans to repeal the law.
by MPR News Staff

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Mild temps this week; looking for snow chances

Mild temps this week; looking for snow chances

Our weekend sunshine was great! Sunny days are especially nice in December, which is typically our second-cloudiest month of the year in the Twin Cities metro area. Temps were much warmer than normal across Minnesota this weekend, and our snow cover continues to shrink. Snow lovers will have to be patient. Temperature trends The Twin…
by Ron Trenda

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Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump

Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview Trump

With a number of probes moving closer to the Oval Office, President Trump and his attorney unleashed a fresh series of attacks Sunday on the investigators, questioning their integrity while categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with the special counsel.
by Associated Press

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For 76-year-old Joe Biden, age a factor as he mulls 2020 run

For 76-year-old Joe Biden, age a factor as he mulls 2020 run

The discussions suggest Biden is aware that his age may be the biggest hurdle to launching another bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, especially in an era when many in the party yearn for a new generation of leadership.
by Associated Press

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'The Notorious RBG' draws sold-out audience in New York

'The Notorious RBG' draws sold-out audience in New York

Sitting on the stage, Ginsburg exuded the kind of vitality that has kept her going to the gym, lifting weights — a routine she was forced to interrupt last month when she fractured three ribs in a fall. She was back to work within days.
by Associated Press

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Loyalty among attributes Mulvaney brings to White House job

Loyalty among attributes Mulvaney brings to White House job

Trump had made clear to confidantes that, for his third chief of staff, he wanted someone that he liked personally and who would not try to rein him in as John Kelly had during the first months of his soon-to-sour tenure.
by Associated Press

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A warm and bright Sunday; Kansas City has seen more snow than the Twin Cities

A warm and bright Sunday; Kansas City has seen more snow than the Twin Cities

Snow lovers will have to be patient. We’ll have warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine across most of Minnesota this Sunday. Areas that still have snow cover will see some of it melt today and over the next few days.  Temperature trends Many locations in Minnesota will see highs in the upper 30s this Sunday…
by Ron Trenda

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Man who demolished landmark house ordered to build replica

Man who demolished landmark house ordered to build replica

A man who illegally demolished a San Francisco house designed by modernist architect Richard Neutra was ordered this week to rebuild it exactly as it was.
by Associated Press

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After more than 4,000 years, vibrant Egyptian tomb sees the light of day

After more than 4,000 years, vibrant Egyptian tomb sees the light of day

Particularly striking are its well-preserved colors - light yellows, rich blues and a reddish-brown skin tone. Officials announced the discovery Saturday at the site in Saqqara, outside of Cairo.
by Ian Stewart

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Nations at U.N. climate talks back universal emissions rules

Nations at U.N. climate talks back universal emissions rules

After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed Saturday on universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global warming.
by Associated Press

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Girl who died left intensely poor Guatemalan village

Girl who died left intensely poor Guatemalan village

Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin, 7, was excited about the possibility of a new life in another country, relatives said. Maybe she would get her first toy, or learn to read and write. Instead she died in a Texas hospital two days after being taken into custody.
by Associated Press

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