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Stories from January 5, 2020

Iran abandons nuclear deal limitations in wake of Soleimani killing

Iran abandons nuclear deal limitations in wake of Soleimani killing

The announcement came in response to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Tehran says it will continue to cooperate with international atomic monitors.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Vikings upset Saints in OT, advance to next round of playoffs

Vikings upset Saints in OT, advance to next round of playoffs

It took a few extra minutes, but the Minnesota Vikings are moving on in the playoffs. Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Rudolph with a 4-yard fade on third-and-goal in overtime, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 26-20 victory over the favored Saints.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Australian PM defends response to fires; weather brings respite

Australian PM defends response to fires; weather brings respite

Cooling temperatures and calmer winds brought some relief Sunday to Australian communities raked by wildfires, but the heat stayed on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to accept responsibility for the crisis and take action.

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‘Cried with joy’: Minnesota's Liberians find elation, relief in new permanent residency law

‘Cried with joy’: Minnesota's Liberians find elation, relief in new permanent residency law

Minnesota’s Liberian community is celebrating a new federal law that opens a path for permanent residency in the U.S. Advocates say it’s a happy ending to a long, hard-fought journey. Just a year ago, many Liberians feared deportation.

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A windy Sunday, with some icy spots

The early morning wintry mix left some icy spots in the metro area. It’ll be a windy Sunday, and wind advisories continue until late afternoon in many areas.
by Ron Trenda

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Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

The number of long-haul truckers in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, and many are immigrants. Some truck stops are adapting to provide drivers a taste of home while on the road.
by Laura Benshoff

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Wintry mix leaves glaze of ice on Twin Cities streets, freeways

Wintry mix leaves glaze of ice on Twin Cities streets, freeways

A wintry mix of precipitation left a glaze of ice on some Twin Cities roads and highways Sunday morning, leading to a flurry of crashes and spinouts.
by Andrew Krueger

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MPR News Update for Jan. 5, 2020

MPR News Update for Jan. 5, 2020

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5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash

5 dead, dozens hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash

A deadly crash involving a passenger bus and multiple other vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left at least five dead and dozens injured early Sunday, shutting down a large portion of the highway.
by The Associated Press

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Extremists attack Kenya military base, 3 Americans killed

Extremists attack Kenya military base, 3 Americans killed

Al-Shabab extremists overran a key military base used by U.S. counterterror forces in Kenya before dawn Sunday, killing three American Department of Defense personnel and destroying several U.S. aircraft and vehicles before they were repelled, U.S. and Kenyan authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Brady exits NFL playoffs with loss, says retirement is unlikely

Brady exits NFL playoffs with loss, says retirement is unlikely

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said after a season-ending 20-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night that he has no plans to retire, putting owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick on the clock to either re-sign him or watch the franchise's greatest player suit up somewhere else.
by The Associated Press

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Windy Sunday, with a morning wintry mix in some areas

Some areas will see a wintry mix this Sunday morning, and all of Minnesota will have strong winds today. Temps will be warmer than normal, but winds will make it feel cooler than the air temp.
by Ron Trenda

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Windy Sunday, with an early morning wintry mix possible

We’ll have a windy Sunday, with a wintry mix possible early Sunday morning. Temps will be mild Sunday afternoon, but it’ll feel a bit chilly due to the strong winds. We take a look at our next chance of arctic chill, and the January temperature outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Small cracks have appeared in GOP unity on impeachment trial

Small cracks have appeared in GOP unity on impeachment trial

For now, Republicans are holding the line behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on how to proceed with an impeachment trial. But small cracks in GOP unity have appeared, with two Republican senators criticizing McConnell's pledge of “total coordination” with the White House.
by The Associated Press

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To produce citizenship data, DHS to share records with Census

To produce citizenship data, DHS to share records with Census

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized an agreement to share records that the Census Bureau says will help it produce data about the citizenship status of every person living in the United States.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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