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Attorney: Boy attacked at Mall of America still in critical condition

Attorney: Boy attacked at Mall of America still in critical condition

The man accused of throwing a 5-year-old child from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America remains jailed after a Hennepin County judge Tuesday set bond at $2 million.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

As France vowed to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Minnesotans gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Tuesday to pray and reflect on the cathedral and the many manifestations of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris burned on Monday. Its spire fell. But the French Gothic structure was not fully lost, especially in memories of the beloved national symbol.
by Richard Gonzales and Laura Beltrán Villamizar

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Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.
by The Associated Press

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Shock, prayers around the world for Notre Dame in Paris

Shock, prayers around the world for Notre Dame in Paris

The world reacted with shock, horror and prayers to the massive fire Monday at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity with the people of France.
by Associated Press

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Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, spire collapses, towers still standing

Fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, spire collapses, towers still standing

The building burned for hours on Monday, with smoke billowing into the sky. The cause of the cathedral's blaze was not immediately known, but the initial investigation points to an accident.
by Amy Held, Richard Gonzales, Laurel Wamsley and Francesca Paris

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Stocking up, waiting out the flood: Life on the Isle of Oslo

Stocking up, waiting out the flood: Life on the Isle of Oslo

The small town of Oslo, Minn., is cut off from the outside world. Floodwaters from the cresting Red River have closed every road in and out of town, and it's not clear when they will recede. But most people aren't worried. This happens all the time.
by John Enger

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2 children dead as severe storms pummel South

2 children dead as severe storms pummel South

Powerful storms that rolled across the South on Saturday spawned at least two suspected tornadoes, damaged homes and killed two children in Texas, authorities said.
by Associated Press

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Southern MN picking up the pieces after wild April blizzard

Southern MN picking up the pieces after wild April blizzard

Tiny Kiester, Minn., got its butt kicked by this week's storm, but the town's making do. Across southern Minnesota, it will take several days to replace hundreds of downed power poles and restore all electrical service.
by Dan Gunderson

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