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Stories from May 16, 2020

Democrats investigating Trump firing of State Department watchdog

Democrats investigating Trump firing of State Department watchdog

Democrats demanded on Saturday that the White House hand over all records related to President Trump's latest firing of a federal watchdog, this time at the State Department, and they suggested Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was responsible in what “may be an illegal act of retaliation.”
by The Associated Press

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Pakistani doctor indicted in Minnesota on terrorism charge

A Pakistani doctor and former Mayo Clinic researcher has been indicted on one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, after authorities say he told paid FBI informants that he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and wanted to carry out lone wolf attacks in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Justin Amash won't launch third-party presidential bid

Rep. Justin Amash won't launch third-party presidential bid

The Michigan congressman announced on Twitter that he would not seek a run on the Libertarian Party ticket. The independent had left the Republican Party last summer.
by Jason Slotkin

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Soaking rains Saturday night into Sunday; warmer temps this coming week

After a dry first half of May, we finally have some soaking rains to talk about. We have details on who will see the most rain. You’ll also be interested in the warming trend that’s on tap for the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Rwanda's most-wanted fugitive, Félicien Kabuga, arrested for war crimes

Rwanda's most-wanted fugitive, Félicien Kabuga, arrested for war crimes

Kabuga had eluded capture for about a quarter-century, despite an international effort seeking to bring him to justice for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He was arrested in France on Saturday.
by Colin Dwyer

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Tropical depression forms, storm watch issued for North Carolina

The National Hurricane Center said Saturday that a low pressure system just off the coast of east-central Florida has become a tropical depression, and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of the North Carolina coast.
by The Associated Press

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In online graduation speech, Obama criticizes virus response

In online graduation speech, Obama criticizes virus response

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized U.S. leaders overseeing the nation's response to the coronavirus, telling college graduates in an online commencement address that the pandemic shows many officials "aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
by The Associated Press

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13 USS Roosevelt sailors test positive for COVID-19, again

13 USS Roosevelt sailors test positive for COVID-19, again

They had been thought to be cleared of the virus, which infected hundreds of crew members on the U.S. aircraft carrier in recent weeks. The sailors are receiving medical support on Naval Base Guam.
by Sarah McCammon

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GOP officials say they're expecting 50,000 in Charlotte for national convention

GOP officials say they're expecting 50,000 in Charlotte for national convention

Republicans say they're moving ahead with plans to gather tens of thousands of people at their presidential nominating convention in North Carolina this summer — even as Democrats weigh their options for convening during the coronavirus pandemic.
by Sarah McCammon

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Software problems force postponement of Minnesota GOP convention

Software problems force postponement of Minnesota GOP convention

Minnesota Republican Party leaders postponed their online state convention Saturday after problems with voting software. Party leaders suggested that the software issues could have been linked to sabotage.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Comic actor Fred Willard dies at 86

Comic actor Fred Willard dies at 86

Fred Willard, the comic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota reaches 700

Minnesota's COVID-19 death toll hit 700 on Saturday, as the state also reported a new high in completed tests. MPR News update for May 16, 2020. Hosted by Mark Zdechlik. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Minnesota House GOP blocks passage of $2 billion bonding bill

Minnesota House GOP blocks passage of $2 billion bonding bill

Republicans in the Minnesota House followed through on their threat to block a bonding bill Saturday when the $2 billion measure was put to a vote. Meanwhile, state employees would lose a scheduled pay raise under a bill passed late Saturday night in the Minnesota Senate.
by Tim Pugmire

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Weekend rain totals may top 2 inches in some areas; update on the timing of the rain

Weekend rain totals may top 2 inches in some areas; update on the timing of the rain

This May has been unusually dry in much of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many areas will see some soaking rains this weekend. We have details on who is expected to see the highest rain totals, and when the rain is expected to fall.
by Ron Trenda

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J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy as lockdowns take their toll

J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy as lockdowns take their toll

J.C. Penney began 2020 with hopes of yet another turnaround. Instead, the coronavirus shutdowns across the country have forced the department store and mall mainstay into bankruptcy.
by Alina Selyukh

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'Us vs. them' in a pandemic: Researchers warn divisions could get dangerous

As the pandemic moves from public health crisis to partisan flashpoint, the debate over the coronavirus response in the U.S. is becoming increasingly nasty – and, in some cases, violent.

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Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House

Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House

Democrats have powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House, aimed at bracing the struggling U.S. economy and health care system. Republicans mocked the bill as a bloated Democratic wish-list that was dead on arrival in the GOP-led Senate.
by The Associated Press

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Trump fires State Department watchdog critical of administration moves

Trump fires State Department watchdog critical of administration moves

President Trump has fired the State Department’s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency’s management. The ouster is the latest in a series of moves against independent executive branch watchdogs who have found fault with the Trump administration.
by The Associated Press

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Classic literature meets modern teen drama in 'By The Book'

Classic literature meets modern teen drama in 'By The Book'

In Amanda Sellet's charming young adult romance, a teenage bookworm transfers to the local public high school and discovers that the literary classics she lives by aren't quite a match for real life.
by Alethea Kontis

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May 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in state reaches 700

May 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in state reaches 700

The state Department of Health said there were 17 more deaths from COVID-19. The state reported results from more than 8,600 tests — nearly 2,000 more tests than the previous daily record in the state
by MPR News Staff

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