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Stories from October 19, 2019

'I am back,' Bernie Sanders tells supporters; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives endorsement

'I am back,' Bernie Sanders tells supporters; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives endorsement

The endorsement from Ocasio-Cortez comes at a pivotal time for the Sanders campaign. Ocasio-Cortez said she is supporting Sanders because he fought for progressive policies even when they were not politically popular.
by Michel Martin and Jenny Gathright

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Vikings-Lions preview: Can Minnesota keep rolling as it returns to NFC North play?

Vikings-Lions preview: Can Minnesota keep rolling as it returns to NFC North play?

After two weeks of victories outside the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings aim to solidify their standing in the division on Sunday as they travel to take on the Detroit Lions.
by John Wanamaker and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Many areas reach the 60s Sunday afternoon, with a late-day shower chance

After a delightful Saturday afternoon, many of us are hoping for another afternoon of mild temps on Sunday. We have details on our temperature trends and a late-Sunday shower chance.
by Ron Trenda

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Kurdish general slams U.S. Syria policy; Petraeus calls withdrawal 'a betrayal'

Kurdish general slams U.S. Syria policy; Petraeus calls withdrawal 'a betrayal'

Two days into a ceasefire, clashes continue along Syria's northern border. Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus, who once commanded U.S. forces in the region, told NPR that withdrawing U.S. troops is unfair to Kurdish allies.
by Daniel Estrin, Jenny Gathright and Lama al-Arian

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Trump outstripping Obama on pace of executive orders

Trump outstripping Obama on pace of executive orders

It wasn't too long ago that Donald Trump derided presidential executive orders as "power grabs.” But in each year of his presidency, he has issued more executive orders than did former President Barack Obama during the same time span.
by The Associated Press

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College football: Johnnies rally to beat rival Tommies in 'bittersweet' game for fans

College football: Johnnies rally to beat rival Tommies in 'bittersweet' game for fans

St. John's rallied to a big win over St. Thomas on Saturday before a sellout crowd at St. Paul's Allianz Field. But what's to come of the long-standing, spirited rivalry between the two Minnesota schools? That remains up in the air.
by Nina Moini

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38 State Department officials cited for violations in Clinton email probe

The State Department has completed its internal investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of private email and found violations by 38 people, some of whom may face disciplinary action.
by The Associated Press

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Out of this world? New Cosmic Crisp apple set to debut

Out of this world? New Cosmic Crisp apple set to debut

They call it the Cosmic Crisp. It's not a video game, a superhero or the title of a Grateful Dead song. It's a new variety of apple, coming to a grocery store near you Dec. 1.
by The Associated Press

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Author John le Carré fears for the future in 'Agent Running in the Field'

Author John le Carré fears for the future in 'Agent Running in the Field'

Decades ago, John le Carré worked for British intelligence services MI5 and MI6. He has channeled that experience into more than 50 years of espionage thrillers.
by Scott Simon

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George R.R. Martin really does know you want him to write faster

George R.R. Martin really does know you want him to write faster

Martin, who's working on the long-awaited sixth volume of his series A Song of Ice and Fire, rarely gives interviews — but NPR's Scott Simon recently caught up with him onstage at an awards ceremony.
by Scott Simon

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Most U.S. dairy cows are descended from just two bulls - and that's not good

Most U.S. dairy cows are descended from just two bulls - and that's not good

The drive to produce more milk has had an unsavory side effect: Cows have become more genetically similar and less fertile. Now scientists are trying to recover valuable genetic variation that was lost over the past few decades.
by Dan Charles

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Nice Saturday afternoon; most of Sunday looks dry

Nice Saturday afternoon; most of Sunday looks dry

Skies will brighten this afternoon, and high temps will be a bit above normal. Mild temps are also expected on Sunday, but some areas could see some rain late in the day. We have an update on flooding along the Red River plus the fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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StoryCorps: He traded single life to be foster 'Pop' to more than 50 kids

StoryCorps: He traded single life to be foster 'Pop' to more than 50 kids

Guy Bryant never intended to be a father figure. But over the past 12 years, he's housed more than 50 foster kids in his Brooklyn apartment. At StoryCorps, he told one of his foster kids that he wants them to pass on what they've learned from him.
by Emma Bowman and Jey Born

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U.K. lawmakers vote to delay final Brexit decision again

U.K. lawmakers vote to delay final Brexit decision again

In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union, throwing a wrench into government plans to leave the bloc at the end of this month.
by The Associated Press

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