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Stories from December 19, 2021

After years at the center of political power, Mark Meadows now faces legal jeopardy

After years at the center of political power, Mark Meadows now faces legal jeopardy

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has offered stunning revelations in the congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection. But he now faces possible prosecution for cutting off his cooperation with the House committee investigating the attack.
by Juana Summers

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Fauci says omicron variant is 'raging through the world'

Fauci says omicron variant is 'raging through the world'

The omicron variant is "raging through the world," the White House's top medical adviser said Sunday, and President Joe Biden is planning to give "a stark warning of what the winter will look like" for unvaccinated Americans.
by The Associated Press

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Breezy Sunday afternoon; much colder on Monday

Breezy Sunday afternoon; much colder on Monday

We’ll have gusty southerly winds Sunday afternoon. A cold front moves in Sunday night, delivering much colder air for Monday.
by Ron Trenda

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Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

Antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly have been go-to treatments for early COVID-19. But both drugmakers recently warned that testing suggests their therapies will be much less potent against omicron.
by The Associated Press

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Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
by Arnie Seipel

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Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe

Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe

We're in a much different place than we were last winter. Even if they can't stop all infections, scientists have found that COVID vaccines still offer good protection against severe disease. But health experts say it’s still a good idea to take steps to reduce your risk.
by Maria Godoy, Michaeleen Doucleff and Carmel Wroth

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A breezy Sunday; light snow possible in northern Minnesota

You’ll notice the winds pick up today, but temps will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday. We have your forecast details, including the snow chances to the north.
by Ron Trenda

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Authorities investigating after seven people are found dead in Moorhead home

Police in Moorhead, Minn., say seven people — four adults and three children — were found dead inside a home in the city on Saturday night. The cause of death remains under investigation but authorities said there were no signs of violence in the home.
by MPR News Staff

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The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House wants a robust electric vehicle charging network. Here's the plan

The White House has outlined a plan to install more electric vehicle chargers nationwide — a step experts say is vital to reducing America's carbon footprint and improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.
by Alana Wise

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