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Stories from August 3, 2019

A summery Sunday, with t-storm chances in some areas

Sunday will feature highs in the 80s and dew point temps in the 60s in many areas. Some strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible in portions of northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon and evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Impeachment summer? August town halls may decide next steps

Impeachment summer? August town halls may decide next steps

With half the House Democrats now in favor of beginning an impeachment inquiry, the pressure will only mount on the holdouts to reach a tipping point. And with lawmakers returning home to voters during the August recess, what happens next may prove pivotal.
by The Associated Press

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Sudanese activists, army finalize power-sharing deal

The African Union envoy to Sudan said Saturday the pro-democracy movement and the ruling military council have finalized a power-sharing agreement.
by The Associated Press

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At least 20 dead, more wounded after gunman attacks Texas shoppers

At least 20 dead, more wounded after gunman attacks Texas shoppers

A gunman armed with a rifle opened fire in an El Paso shopping area packed with as many as 3,000 people during the busy back-to-school season, leaving at least 20 dead and more than two dozen injured, police said.
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuit alleges negligent medical care preceded murder-suicide

Lawsuit alleges negligent medical care preceded murder-suicide

A lawsuit filed in Hennepin County alleges that the Park Nicollet health system’s failure to properly care for a patient with depression and anxiety led to the man killing himself and his family in 2015.
by Alisa Roth

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Sesame allergies are likely more widespread than previously thought

Sesame allergies are likely more widespread than previously thought

New research suggests sesame allergies are as prevalent as those to some tree nuts. The findings come as the FDA weighs whether to require sesame to be listed as an allergen on food labels.
by Susie Neilson

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Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Lawmaker aims to curb social media addiction with new bill

Sen. Josh Hawley's “Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology” or SMART Act would ban features that encourage prolonged engagement on social media, such as infinite scrolling and autoplay.
by Abigail Clukey

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Disaster is on the horizon in blood-soaked 'Dark Age'

Disaster is on the horizon in blood-soaked 'Dark Age'

The latest installment in Pierce Brown's epic Roman-in-space saga Red Rising finds our hero overthrown and banished from the Republic he founded, and teetering dangerously close to villainy.
by Jason Sheehan

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