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Stories from November 25, 2021

South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike

South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in Gauteng, the country's most populous province. The WHO’s technical working group is set to meet Friday to assess the new variant and may decide whether or not to give it a name from the Greek alphabet.
by The Associated Press

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Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian reports now say 52 dead in Siberian coal mine fire

Russian news agencies say a fire at a Siberian coal mine has killed 52 miners and rescuers. Officials previously said that rescuers found 14 bodies and the search for 38 people missing was halted for safety reasons Thursday, because of a buildup of explosive methane gas and a high concentration of toxic fumes from the fire.
by The Associated Press

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Canada taps into strategic reserves to deal with massive shortage ... of maple syrup

Canada taps into strategic reserves to deal with massive shortage ... of maple syrup

While high gas prices have pushed President Joe Biden to tap into the U.S.'s strategic oil reserves, America's neighbor to the north is also dealing with a shortage of another so-called "liquid gold".

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Update: Missing Bloomington woman found safe

Authorities say a 19-year-old woman reported missing in Bloomington earlier this week has been found safe.
by MPR News Staff

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Despite deal, Sudanese rally to demand military rulers leave

Despite deal, Sudanese rally to demand military rulers leave

Thousands of Sudanese took to the streets on Thursday in the capital of Khartoum, renewing their demand for a fully civilian government and denouncing the country's military rulers who were behind the October coup.
by The Associated Press

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Twin fetus deaths in September ruled double homicide

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has ruled the deaths of twin fetuses a double homicide. Minneapolis police say the twins’ mother survived a gunshot wound in the abdomen.
by Nancy Lebens

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A chilly Thanksgiving, then a milder weekend

A chilly Thanksgiving, then a milder weekend

The Thanksgiving chill is likely to be the coldest weather for the next week, with seasonable temperatures back by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Who's a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay

Who's a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay

While many workers deemed essential in their respective states have already received pandemic hazard pay or hero pay, there are thousands in places like Connecticut, Minnesota and cities around the country that are still waiting for states to distribute funds to what’s become a huge pool of heroes.
by The Associated Press

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Low pathogenic avian flu found in Minnesota turkey flock

Animal health officials say a strain of avian flu confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in southern Minnesota does not pose a risk to the public and there are no food safety concerns for consumers. 
by The Associated Press

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The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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