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Stories from December 9, 2023

Liz Magill, University of Pennsylvania president, resigns as antisemitism testimony draws backlash

Liz Magill, University of Pennsylvania president, resigns as antisemitism testimony draws backlash

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say under repeated questioning that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. 
by The Associated Press

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Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
by Camila Domonoske and Julia Simon

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Man killed in Minneapolis grocery store was acclaimed dancer

Man killed in Minneapolis grocery store was acclaimed dancer

Robert Skafte, a 66-year-old dancer known for his work at Ballet of the Dolls, was killed Friday while working at Oak Grove Grocery in the city’s Loring Park neighborhood, leaving the local community and his fellow artists in mourning.
by Todd Melby

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Israeli strike leaves Gaza's oldest mosque in ruins

Israeli strike leaves Gaza's oldest mosque in ruins

The centuries-old Omari Mosque, Gaza's oldest, was badly damaged in an Israeli strike. An Israeli official told NPR it was targeted because militants were using a tunnel near the structure.
by Daniel Estrin

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Periods of snow or a rain/snow mix Saturday; gusty winds

Periods of snow or a rain/snow mix Saturday; gusty winds

It’ll feel wintry today, with cooler temps and periods of snow or a mix of snow and light rain at times. Winds will be gusty too.
by Ron Trenda

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Maniac’

Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Maniac’

Chris Miller of Broadway Books in Portland, Ore., recommends the novel “The Maniac” by Benjamín Labatut.
by Emily Bright

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Concern over EMS in rural areas prompts task force

Concern over EMS in rural areas prompts task force

Emergency medical services across Minnesota are facing a wide range of problems — from staffing to finances to coverage — that are especially prevalent in rural communities.
by Peter Cox

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Photos: Duluth's Bentleyville celebrates 20 years

Photos: Duluth's Bentleyville celebrates 20 years

The free walk-through light display, located at Bayfront Festival Park in downtown Duluth runs until Dec. 26.
by Erica Dischino

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4 coffee table art books from 2023 that are a visual feast

4 coffee table art books from 2023 that are a visual feast

This group ranges from a fabulous collection by contemporary, neurodiverse artists to Milton Glaser's pop art, and Aino and Alvar Aalto's Finnish modernist designs to a survey of Islamic architecture.
by Heller McAlpin

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After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

During Lisa Goodman’s tenure, the lawmaker has had a hand in everything from restructuring the city’s departments to navigating some of the biggest economic development projects in the city’s downtown — ultimately changing the face of the city.
by Jon Collins

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