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Stories from May 16, 2021

Fiery train derailment prompts evacuation in Iowa town

Fiery train derailment prompts evacuation in Iowa town

Thick black smoke billowed into the air Sunday after a train derailed in northwest Iowa, prompting authorities to evacuate part of a nearby town.
by The Associated Press

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'Second Amendment sanctuaries' facing first court test in Oregon

'Second Amendment sanctuaries' facing first court test in Oregon

The first court test of whether local governments can ban police from enforcing certain gun laws is playing out in a rural Oregon county, one of a wave of U.S. counties declaring themselves to be "Second Amendment sanctuaries."
by The Associated Press

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Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen again

Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen again

Rep. Liz Cheney, newly ousted from House Republican leadership for challenging former President Donald Trump, criticized GOP colleagues Sunday for downplaying the Jan. 6 riot and condoning Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen, saying they were “complicit” in undermining democracy.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I get my antibodies checked after I get vaccinated?

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I get my antibodies checked after I get vaccinated?

You might be tempted to take an antibody test to find out whether your COVID vaccine worked. But — no. Immunology experts say there is little to be gained, for now, from an antibody test, for a number of reasons.
by Fran Kritz

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Russian show 'Fake News' wages lone battle against the Kremlin's TV propaganda

Russian show 'Fake News' wages lone battle against the Kremlin's TV propaganda

There is almost no news alternative to government propaganda on Russian television — save for one channel known as TV Rain. It broadcasts a show called “Fake News,” which flippantly deconstructs the world according to the Kremlin.
by Lucian Kim

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A knitter, a rock climber and a mixologist offer tips on how to find a new hobby

A knitter, a rock climber and a mixologist offer tips on how to find a new hobby

When was the last time you did something just for fun — not to make money, or be productive, or because someone else wanted you to? Here are some tips on how to find and develop a new hobby.
by Nichole Perkins and Audrey Nguyen

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CDC director defends decision to ditch masks

CDC director defends decision to ditch masks

The head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
by The Associated Press

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'The Plot' works as literary satire, but its mystery fizzles

'The Plot' works as literary satire, but its mystery fizzles

Jean Hanff Korelitz's tale of dirty deeds in the world of letters skewers pompous male authors with sly humor — but her approach to the central mystery might have you guessing the ending too soon.
by Bethanne Patrick

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Above-normal temps; several rain opportunities this week

Above-normal temps; several rain opportunities this week

We have above-normal temps in the forecast this week, and many areas will also get some much-needed rain.
by Ron Trenda

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Girl critically wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis

Authorities said the preteen girl was jumping on a trampoline with other children when a person in a vehicle shot at a home. The girl was hit by the gunfire and was last reported to be in very critical condition.
by MPR News Staff

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Some aren't ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance

Some aren't ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance

Jan Massie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can pretty much give up wearing a mask under the latest guidance from the CDC. But she's still covering her face, because of benefits she says are too great to give up.
by The Associated Press

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Israel stages new round of airstrikes on Gaza City

Israel stages new round of airstrikes on Gaza City

Israeli warplanes unleashed a series of heavy airstrikes at several locations of Gaza City early Monday, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled the fourth war with Gaza's Hamas rulers would rage on.
by The Associated Press

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Gas pipeline operator says 'normal operations' have resumed

Gas pipeline operator says 'normal operations' have resumed

The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit on May 7th by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday that it has resumed “normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast.
by The Associated Press

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More than two dozen train cars derail in Albert Lea

A Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson said two of the derailed cars were leaking hydrochloric acid. After initially issuing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, authorities later said there was no danger to the public.
by MPR News Staff

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