Stories from April 29, 2023

The U.S. evacuates some 300 Americans from Sudan's capital
A convoy of private U.S. citizens followed by drones arrived in Port Sudan on Saturday after departing the capital of Khartoum, where deadly fighting between rival militaries has killed hundreds.
Frustration grows over wait on OxyContin maker's settlement
A federal court is still considering whether it's lawful to give members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma protection from civil lawsuits in exchange for their contribution to the settlement: the company itself and up to $6 billion in cash.
Man kills 5 in Texas after family complained about gunfire
San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Saturday that the shooting took place just before midnight after the family asked the gunman to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep.
Chilly weekend, with rain at times and flakes in some areas; River level update
It doesn’t really feel like the last weekend of April. We’ll have chilly weekend temps, and our winds will ramp up on Sunday. Periods of rain showers and snowflakes are in the forecast for portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Trojans teammates: Vikings take USC CB Blackmon in NFL draft
After taking USC wide receiver Jordan Addison in the first round, the Minnesota Vikings picked Trojans teammate and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon with the final pick of the third round of the NFL draft.
A chilly weekend; Rain at times, snow in some areas
It’ll be a chilly weekend and winds will ramp up on Sunday. We’ll have showers at times and some of us will see some snow too.
Containers secured to shore after Wisconsin train derailment
BNSF Railway spokesperson Lena Kent says Thursday’s derailment involved two of the train’s three locomotives and 10 cars carrying a variety of freight, including paint and lithium-ion batteries.