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Stories from December 14, 2024

Wintry mix coming to an end; warming trend through Monday

Wintry mix coming to an end; warming trend through Monday

Our wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will come to an end Saturday night as the system moves eastward. Meanwhile, warm air will continue to flow in, with temperatures rising into the mid-30s by Sunday and lasting into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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ABC agrees to give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle lawsuit

ABC agrees to give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle lawsuit

ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle a lawsuit over George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that Trump was found liable for raping E. Jean Carroll.
by The Associated Press

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Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lead the Wild past the Flyers 4-1

Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lead the Wild past the Flyers 4-1

Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to reach 20 goals for the season as the Minnesota Wild beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced as the Wild — at least temporarily — took the league lead in points with 44.
by The Associated Press

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McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

The powerful consulting firm McKinsey will "accept responsibility" and pay $650 million for helping to fuel the opioid crisis, but executives will once again dodge prosecution.
by Brian Mann

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Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

Karen Friedman Agnifilo was second-in-command at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. There, she prosecuted violent crime cases, including those that had "a mental health component."
by Juliana Kim

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UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor Minnesotan who died after neck cut

UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor Minnesotan who died after neck cut

Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham Panthers. The U.K. hockey team officially retired Johnson’s No. 47 jersey on Saturday in tribute to the Minnesotan who died after his neck was cut by an opponent’s skate.
by The Associated Press

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On the road to Damascus from Lebanon, Syrians express hope and worry of what's next

On the road to Damascus from Lebanon, Syrians express hope and worry of what's next

The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
by Leila Fadel, Arezou Rezvani, Taylor Haney and Claire Harbage

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Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

Former Manhattan prosecutor to represent suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge.
by The Associated Press

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Former Viking Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery

Former Viking Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery. In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. 
by The Associated Press

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Timberwolves beat Lakers 97-87, picking up fifth win in last six games

Timberwolves beat Lakers 97-87, picking up fifth win in last six games

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87. Julius Randle added 21 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in six games.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Let Us Descend’ by Jesmyn Ward

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Let Us Descend’ by Jesmyn Ward

Amy Loewy of the Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans, La., recommends “Let Us Descend” by Jesmyn Ward
by Emily Bright

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Icy, wintry mix to start the weekend; warming temperatures for Sunday

Icy, wintry mix to start the weekend; warming temperatures for Sunday

A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will create slippery travel conditions this Saturday. Warmer air will bring above-average temperatures on Sunday and into the start of the work week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea's parliament impeached Presisdent Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
by Anthony Kuhn

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Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon

The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.
by Allison Aubrey

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Minnesota coldest in the nation this week; Hennepin County approves budget

If you have travel plans across southern or central Minnesota late tonight or tomorrow -- keep a close eye on weather and road conditions. And Hennepin County commissioners yesterday approved a $3.1 billion dollar budget for 2025. The budget includes a 5.5 percent property tax levy increase.
by Emily Bright

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