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Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall

Heavy rain is expected to return late Sunday night, prompting a flood watch for portions of the state. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through the area, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. Flash flooding, gusty winds, and localized downpours will be the main concerns heading into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Brooks Lee's 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1

Brooks Lee's 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1

Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep. Byron Buxton had a homer among his three hits and Royce Lewis also went deep for Minnesota, which won for the second time in seven games.
by The Associated Press

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Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87

Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87

Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. His death on Sunday was disclosed in a death notice published online.
by The Associated Press

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Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada has suspended plans to restart operations after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants decided to defy a return-to-work order. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered staff back by Sunday afternoon, but the union refused, calling the order unconstitutional.
by The Associated Press

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After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire

After meeting Putin, Trump changes his position on the need for a ceasefire

When President Donald Trump was flying to Alaska to meet Vladimir Putin, he said the goal was a ceasefire. But after they talked, Trump aligned himself with Putin and downplayed the need for a truce.
by Greg Myre

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Putin agreed to let U.S., Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says

Putin agreed to let U.S., Europe offer NATO-style security protections for Ukraine, Trump envoy says

Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Donald Trump to allow the U.S. and European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the 3 1/2-year war.
by The Associated Press

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Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.
by The Associated Press

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Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains and flash flooding drench parts of the state

Heavy rains continue to pour across the state, with rainfall amounts between 3-5 inches triggering flash flooding in several areas. More rain is expected later Sunday, some of which could be heavy and accompanied by gusty winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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