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Bolton: U.S. withdrawal from Syria is conditional on defeat of ISIS

Bolton: U.S. withdrawal from Syria is conditional on defeat of ISIS

After declaring victory over ISIS in December, President Trump departed from his earlier timeline on Sunday, saying that U.S. forces in Syria "won't be finally pulled out until ISIS is gone."

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New Brooklyn Center mayor wants to celebrate city's diversity

New Brooklyn Center mayor wants to celebrate city's diversity

The Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Center set a milestone last week when the city's first black and Liberian-American mayor was sworn in.
by Mike Moen

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Park Service to tap into entrance fees to keep operating

Park Service to tap into entrance fees to keep operating

The National Park Service says it is taking the extraordinary step of dipping into entrance fees to pay for staffing at its highly visited parks in the wake of the partial government shutdown.
by Associated Press

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Device to clean up plastic garbage in the ocean hits a setback

Device to clean up plastic garbage in the ocean hits a setback

Four months into its testing phase, the Ocean Cleanup's plastic-catching device isn't catching as much plastic as intended — and last week, a 60-foot-long end section broke off.
by Michel Martin and Amanda Morris

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Heaviest snow in northern Minn. Sunday night into Monday; a wintry mix, then light rain for the metro area

Heaviest snow in northern Minn. Sunday night into Monday; a wintry mix, then light rain for the metro area

The latest computer model info still indicates that the heaviest snow Sunday night and early Monday will be over northeastern Minnesota. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential precipitation pattern from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the…
by Ron Trenda

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Dom Flemons presents a new image of the American cowboy

Dom Flemons presents a new image of the American cowboy

The singer-songwriter's latest album, "Black Cowboys," chronicles the role played by African-Americans in settling the West after the Civil War. The album has been nominated for a Grammy.
by Ryan Heinsius

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Suspect charged in shooting death of 7-year-old Texas girl

Suspect charged in shooting death of 7-year-old Texas girl

Police say they do not think Jazmine Barnes' family was the intended target of the shooting, calling the death a possible "result of mistaken identity."

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Trump says he needs to deal with Democratic leaders to end shutdown

Trump says he needs to deal with Democratic leaders to end shutdown

President Trump held out little hope Sunday that another round of talks between top aides and congressional staff would produce meaningful progress toward ending the partial government shutdown, saying he needed to deal directly with Democratic leaders.
by Associated Press

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A guide to who's who in House leadership for the 116th Congress

A guide to who's who in House leadership for the 116th Congress

With Democrats' newfound power in the House and Republicans' first time in the minority in nearly a decade, both parties saw a shuffle of some positions in their leadership teams.

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Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

Is it a nasty cold, or the flu? Some tips to tell the difference

It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy -- maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned? Could it be the flu?
by Patti Neighmond

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Victim ID'd, driver comes forward in Inver Grove Heights hit-and-run crash

Victim ID'd, driver comes forward in Inver Grove Heights hit-and-run crash

Inver Grove Heights police say the driver who struck and killed a woman on Saturday evening and then left the scene has turned herself in. Meanwhile, the victim was identified as a mother, grandmother and longtime resident of the Twin Cities suburb.
by Andrew Krueger

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Update on heavy snow Sunday evening into Monday in northern Minn.; metro area sees a mix, then rain

Update on heavy snow Sunday evening into Monday in northern Minn.; metro area sees a mix, then rain

The latest computer model info is in. A mix of rain and snow is expected to spread across much of central and southern Minnesota this Sunday evening, with snow spreading over northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. There could be a bit of light freezing rain in the mix at times. Northern Minnesota will have snow…
by Ron Trenda

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Heavy snow targets northern Minnesota this evening into Monday; mostly rain in metro area

Heavy snow targets northern Minnesota this evening into Monday; mostly rain in metro area

The daylight hours of Sunday look quiet. A mix of rain and snow spreads across central and southern Minnesota this evening, with snow spreading over northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. There could be a bit of light freezing rain in the mix at times. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model…
by Ron Trenda

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During shutdown, lines grow at airports

During shutdown, lines grow at airports

TSA agents, deemed essential, are still not being paid during the government shutdown. According to reports, many are simply not showing up for work.
by Bob Collins

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Freed from copyright, these classic works are yours to adapt

Freed from copyright, these classic works are yours to adapt

For the first time in 20 years, a large body of films, music, and books has entered the public domain. That means they can be reworked by new creators in conversation with the originals.
by Milton Guevara

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'Amsterdam Noir' finds its darkness inside us

'Amsterdam Noir' finds its darkness inside us

Akashic Books' Noir series continues with a visit to Amsterdam -- and finding the shadowy side of a peaceful city where crime is low proves a challenge for editors Rene Appel and Josh Pachter.
by Gabino Iglesias

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