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Stories from January 24, 2021

'Just as I Am': Cicely Tyson reflects on her long career

'Just as I Am': Cicely Tyson reflects on her long career

During a career spanning more than six decades, Cicely Tyson has brought to life iconic roles in theater, film and television. And now, in a new memoir, she sets forth her improbable journey, from the typing pool at the Red Cross to award-winning actor and icon of style.
by Michel Martin

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U.S. tops 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases

U.S. tops 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases

Data from Johns Hopkins University showed the U.S. passing 25 million confirmed coronavirus cases as of Sunday morning. The true number of cases, however, is likely far higher
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial, a sign of dimming chances that former President Donald Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Dr. Anthony Fauci, now President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser on COVID-19, says he rejoiced when the new president said that "science and truth" would guide the nation's policies toward the pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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Jan. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Nearly 250,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose

Jan. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Nearly 250,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose

The number of Minnesotans who’ve received at least the first dose of the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine is nearing a quarter-million. But that’s still less than 5 percent of the state’s population, as the supply of vaccine and pace of distribution isn’t enough to meet the demand.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. police departments weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection

U.S. police departments weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection

An Associated Press survey of law enforcement agencies nationwide found that at least 31 officers in 12 states are being scrutinized by their supervisors for their behavior in the District of Columbia, or face criminal charges for participating in the riot.
by The Associated Press

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Updated weekend snow totals; a nice Sunday afternoon

The snow has ended, but weekend snow reports are still drifting in. We have updated snow totals plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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The Trojan women — and many more — speak up in 'A Thousand Ships'

The Trojan women — and many more — speak up in 'A Thousand Ships'

Natalie Haynes's new book tells the epic story of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the women involved in it. And that means all the women — from Troy and Sparta, goddesses, Amazons and more.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Snowfall reports, plus a look at our Sunday weather

Snowfall reports, plus a look at our Sunday weather

The snow has moved on, and we’ll have good weather for shoveling and sledding today. We have some snow reports.
by Ron Trenda

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How much snow? Reports from around the region

How much snow? Reports from around the region

Our weekend winter storm dropped a half-foot of snow across parts of southern Minnesota from Saturday into early Sunday. Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the communities that have declared snow emergencies.
by Andrew Krueger

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Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor

Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor

The censures of Sen. John McCain’s widow, along with former Sen. Jeff Flake and Gov. Doug Ducey, are merely symbolic. But they show that many party activists are focused on enforcing loyalty to Trump.
by The Associated Press

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