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U.S.-allied Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State

March 23, 2019 6:00 PM

U.S.-allied Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State

U.S.-backed forces declared military victory over the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday after liberating the last pocket of territory held by the militants, marking the end of a brutal self-styled caliphate the group carved out in large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.

by Associated Press

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Death toll from Cyclone Idai climbs to more than 600

March 23, 2019 5:10 PM

Death toll from Cyclone Idai climbs to more than 600

As the floodwaters from Cyclone Idai have started to recede, the death toll has begun to rise dramatically across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

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Wisconsin deputies rescue 2 bear cubs trapped in flooded den

March 23, 2019 4:35 PM

Wisconsin deputies rescue 2 bear cubs trapped in flooded den

Two northern Wisconsin sheriff's deputies rescued a pair of bear cubs trapped in a flooded culvert that had served as their den.

by Associated Press

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Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

March 23, 2019 4:25 PM

Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

A contrast agent doesn't make you feel better or treat what's ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.

by Clayton Dalton

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Small donors hold key to campaign buzz, Democrats' debates

March 23, 2019 2:55 PM

Small donors hold key to campaign buzz, Democrats' debates

The Democratic National Committee wants to avoid a crush of candidates in TV debates during the presidential primaries. So it set a qualifying threshold: 65,000 donors spread across at least 20 states.

by Peter Overby

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Highway 100 in Edina reopens after being closed due to standoff

March 23, 2019 2:00 PM

Highway 100 in Edina reopens after being closed due to standoff

A stretch of Highway 100 and some city streets in Edina were closed for several hours Saturday as police negotiated with a suspect in a crashed vehicle.

by MPR News Staff

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River flooding update; next widespread rain on Thursday?

March 23, 2019 1:03 PM

River flooding update; next widespread rain on Thursday?

Two weeks ago, we were dealing with a weekend snowstorm. This weekend started out much nicer, with plenty of sunshine on Saturday and highs in the 50s and upper 40s across most of Minnesota. March is a fickle month! Temperature trends Sunday highs will be mainly in the 40s, with some 30s in far northern…

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Cruise passengers hauled off ship by helicopter amid Norway storm

March 23, 2019 12:55 PM

Cruise passengers hauled off ship by helicopter amid Norway storm

A cruise ship with engine problems sent a mayday call off Norway's western coast on Saturday as it desperately tried to avoid being grounded on the rocky coast. Rescue workers then launched a high-risk evacuation of the ship's 1,300 passengers and crew.

by Associated Press

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March 23, 2019 12:50 PM

Extremists attack Somalia government office; minister among 5 dead

Gunmen set off a suicide car bomb and then stormed a government building in Somalia's capital Saturday, killing at least five people including the country's deputy labor minister, police said.

by Associated Press

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Teen's mom on cop's acquittal: 'Hope that man never sleeps'

March 23, 2019 11:15 AM

Teen's mom on cop's acquittal: 'Hope that man never sleeps'

The family of an unarmed black teenager fatally shot by a white police officer is expressing anger and sadness over a jury's decision to acquit, and Pittsburgh braced for protests a day after the verdict.

by Associated Press

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Key findings coming on Mueller report - but not quite yet

March 23, 2019 10:45 AM

Key findings coming on Mueller report - but not quite yet

Attorney General William Barr spent Saturday reviewing the special counsel's confidential report on the Trump-Russia investigation, but Barr's "principal conclusions" summary for Congress was not coming for at least another day.

by Associated Press

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Barr faces bipartisan pressure to make Mueller report public

March 23, 2019 7:20 AM

Barr faces bipartisan pressure to make Mueller report public

Democrats have long said the results of the special counsel's investigation into the Russian attack on the 2016 presidential election should be fully transparent. Now, some Republicans say they agree.

by Brian Naylor

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A bright and warm Saturday; river levels ramp up

March 23, 2019 4:04 AM

A bright and warm Saturday; river levels ramp up

I saw several people wearing shorts and no jacket Friday afternoon, as our Twin Cities high temp hit 50 degrees. Today will be several degrees warmer than yesterday, so there might be a few flip-flop sightings. Warm temps will accelerate snow melt across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and rivers will continue to rise. Temperature trends…

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Weekend waterlog: Rivers, anxiety rise as flooding spreads

March 23, 2019 4:00 AM

Weekend waterlog: Rivers, anxiety rise as flooding spreads

MPR News reporters are fanned out across the state, talking to Minnesotans about how they're dealing with the unpredictable weather and preparing for possible floods. Here's what we're seeing this weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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Watchdog: FEMA wrongly released personal data of victims

March 22, 2019 7:34 PM

Watchdog: FEMA wrongly released personal data of victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly released to a contractor the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of devastating 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, potentially exposing the victims to identity fraud and theft, a government watchdog reported Friday.

by Associated Press

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