Stories from April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 6:01 PM

Google searches for ways to put artificial intelligence to use in health care

The search giant's push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives through the Web.

by Richard Harris

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April 22, 2019 5:31 PM

Surveillance clips show Chinese billionaire with accuser

Two edited videos of Liu and his accuser were posted Monday to a Chinese social media site. The law firm representing the accuser said the videos are consistent with what she told law enforcement and alleged in a lawsuit filed last week against the businessman and his company.

by Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 5:19 PM

Cirrus recalls Vision SF50 jet

More than 100 Cirrus jets built in Duluth will need some work before they can safely return to the air. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring the immediate replacement of an angle-of-attack sensor on the Cirrus Vision SF50 jet.

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April 22, 2019 5:05 PM

Impeachment, felons voting divide Democrats at CNN forums

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who has cast herself as a Midwestern pragmatist well positioned to appeal to the middle of the country, refused to embrace "Medicare for All," free college or Trump's impeachment.

by Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 4:37 PM

How a lack of sleep can hurt your brain and body

Two doctors joined the program to talk about the causes of insomnia and what a lack of sleep can do to your body and mind.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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April 22, 2019 4:36 PM

Hennepin County officials want renters, landlords to know their rights

Hennepin County is trying to raise awareness of fair housing laws among landlords and renters, using Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels.

by Martin Moylan

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April 22, 2019 3:57 PM

Supreme Court will hear cases on LGBTQ discrimination protections for employees

The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin.

by Bill Chappell

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April 22, 2019 3:29 PM

Controversial Wright County boat inspection program halted

A closely watched Wright County pilot program aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species is ending.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 22, 2019 2:50 PM

Appeals court delivers blow to those concerned about low water in White Bear Lake

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that the Department of Natural Resources violated the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act in managing groundwater pumping permits.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 22, 2019 2:00 PM

Women of Faith: Jenan Mohajir on how Islam motivates her interfaith work

What does it mean to be an empowered Muslim woman today?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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April 22, 2019 1:56 PM

Minnesota's bears are out, and they're hungry

Minnesotans of all shapes and species are rushing out to enjoy the warm spring weather. That includes black bears, which have begun stumbling out of hibernation and onto your bird feeder.

by MPR News Staff

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April 22, 2019 1:32 PM

CBS Sports signs multiyear deal with WNBA

The WNBA is nearly doubling its national TV exposure with a multiyear deal with CBS Sports. The Minnesota Lynx vs. the Chicago Sky on May 25 will be the first game on the CBS Sports Network.

by Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 1:02 PM

Herman Cain withdraws from consideration for Fed, Trump says

President Trump said Monday that Herman Cain has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve's board amid a focus on past scandals and doubts about his qualifications for the role.

by Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 12:34 PM

Caught in the middle: In a traditional field, farmers strive for sustainability

A new podcast from American Public Media, Field Work, will have frank conversations with farmers and other members of the agriculture community about what it means to be green in farming.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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April 22, 2019 12:20 PM

Noor trial: Ruszczyk fingerprints not found on police squad, BCA says

Prosecutors say officers at the crime scene made up the story of a startling slap on the squad being heard before officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. An expert testified Monday that Ruszczyk's fingerprints were not found on the squad.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 22, 2019 12:00 PM

She travels the country, searching for acts of kindness

In honor of her mother, Mary Latham wants to produce a book that can bring comfort to people in crisis.

by Heather McElhatton

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April 22, 2019 11:56 AM

2 more Minnesota police departments using body cameras

Two more police departments in southern Minnesota are getting officers to wear body cameras.

by Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 11:35 AM

Comedian wins Ukrainian presidency in landslide

Other than playing a teacher turned president on TV, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has no political experience. He defeated incumbent Petro Poroshenko in a landslide.

by Matthew S. Schwartz

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April 22, 2019 10:25 AM

Lizzo debuts her new album 'Cuz I Love You'

It's her first release for a major label.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 22, 2019 10:20 AM

Audio postcard: Finding flowers after April's big winter storm

We last checked in with Minnesota wildflower experts Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo in March, for early signs of spring blooms. Then, a big winter storm swept the state.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 22, 2019 10:17 AM

Scientists dig into hard questions about the fluorinated pollutants known as PFAS

PFAS are a family of chemicals accumulating in the soil, rivers, drinking water and the human body. How much exposure to these substances in clothes, firefighting foam and food wrap is too much?

by Rebecca Hersher

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April 22, 2019 9:11 AM

Monday soaker; sunshine and milder air returns this week

60s and 70s return this week.

by Paul Huttner

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April 22, 2019 6:21 AM

Most teachers don't teach climate change; 4 in 5 parents wish they did

As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55 percent of teachers don't teach or talk about climate change and 46 percent of parents haven't discussed it with their kids.

by Anya Kamenetz

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April 22, 2019 6:20 AM

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton joins Democratic race for president

Moulton is the fourth House Democrat to join the 2020 campaign. A critic of party leadership, the Marine Corps veteran also adds to the share of 40-and-under candidates in the race.

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April 22, 2019 6:16 AM

How to identify the sounds of a troublesome snore

Most snoring is harmless, aside from the misery it might cause your bed mate. In some cases though, it's a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition. Here's how to know the difference.

by Allison Aubrey

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April 22, 2019 5:38 AM

Prince memoir 'The Beautiful Ones' coming out in the fall

"'The Beautiful Ones' is the deeply personal account of how Prince Rogers Nelson became the Prince we know: the real-time story of a kid absorbing the world around him and creating a persona, an artistic vision, and a life, before the hits and the fame that would come to define him," Random House announced.

by The Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 5:20 AM

Official: Sri Lanka failed to heed warnings of attacks

Sri Lankan officials failed to heed warnings from intelligence agencies about the threat of an attack by a domestic radical Muslim group that officials blame for Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 200 people, the country's health minister said Monday.

by The Associated Press

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April 22, 2019 4:00 AM

UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no

A federal judge in a California class action suit says Twin Cities-based UnitedHealth Group wrongly refused to pay mental health treatment costs for tens of thousands of customers. The judge said the insurer restricted coverage to protect its bottom line.

by Alisa Roth

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April 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Compassion, control mark career of Minneapolis judge in Noor trial

Veteran Hennepin County Judge Kathryn Quaintance faces her biggest trial yet as a former Minneapolis cop is charged with killing a civilian. A look back at the judge's career shows her as a compassionate, sharp legal mind who's unafraid of controversy.

by Tom Scheck and Cody Nelson

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April 22, 2019 2:38 AM

Much cooler for Monday with April showers and thunder

Numerous showers and thunderstorms will roll across southern, central and northeastern Minnesota, as well as much of Wisconsin on Monday. Locations with persistent storms could pick up an inch or more of rain by sunset.

by Bill Endersen