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Stories from November 2, 2024

Increasing cloud cover with rain showers moving in

Increasing cloud cover with rain showers moving in

Clouds will be thickening Saturday night, with rain showers developing late. Expect rainy conditions on Sunday, with temperatures hovering above the seasonal average of 50 degrees.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win

Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win

Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois. It was the fourth consecutive win for Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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It was all about North Carolina on the campaign trail with Trump and Harris Saturday

It was all about North Carolina on the campaign trail with Trump and Harris Saturday

The key state, that wasn't expected to be in play this election, enjoyed visits from both presidential candidates — two from former President Donald Trump — as he and Harris make their final pitches.
by Eric McDaniel

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Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Lightning 5-3

Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Lightning 5-3

Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3. Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber also scored for the Wild, who have won six of their last seven.
by The Associated Press

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Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any major acquisitions.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota state park will no longer be named for Civil War general who fought Native Americans

North Dakota state park will no longer be named for Civil War general who fought Native Americans

A state park in North Dakota containing the name of a Civil War-era general who led attacks against Native Americans has been renamed. Sully Creek State Park is now Rough Rider State Park. The park contains horse corrals and trails in the rugged Badlands near Medora. 
by The Associated Press

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Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid

Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid

A federal jury has convicted a former Kentucky detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor the night she was shot to death by police officers in 2020. The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor’s neighbors.
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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Colored Television’ by Danzy Senna

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Colored Television’ by Danzy Senna

Claire Benedict of Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, Vt., recommends “Colored Television” by Danzy Senna.
by Emily Bright

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Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil

Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October, marking the 40th anniversary of a massacre and calling for protection from what they say is a growing threat — transnational repression from the Indian government.
by Sandhya Dirks

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Sunny Saturday; rain showers move in tonight

Sunny Saturday; rain showers move in tonight

A sunny Saturday is on tap for our first November weekend. The sunshine will eventually give way to clouds, and the forecast shows several chances for rain ahead.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?
by Rosemary Westwood

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