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Turkish officials blame ISIS for Istanbul airport attack that killed dozens

Turkish officials blame ISIS for Istanbul airport attack that killed dozens

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim confirmed details about the attack, saying it was carried out by three suicide bombers who opened fire before detonating their explosives.

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Teen struck, killed in Forest Lake

The 18-year-old, who was leaving summer school classes, was crossing Highway 97 at an intersection near Century Junior High School when she was hit by an SUV.
by The Associated Press

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5,000 first responders trained for oil train derailment

5,000 first responders trained for oil train derailment

The trainings started two years ago in response to concerns that more crude oil was being shipped on rail from the Bakken fields in North Dakota and Montana.
by Jon Collins

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Inside a secret government warehouse prepped for health catastrophes

Inside a secret government warehouse prepped for health catastrophes

More than $7 billion in drugs, vaccines and supplies are stashed in warehouses to be tapped in case of a pandemic or an attack with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. NPR got a peek at one.

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Bemidji mystery: Police search for girl, 5, missing after house fire

Bemidji mystery: Police search for girl, 5, missing after house fire

Brittany Rose Balcer was visiting a home that caught fire. Firefighters found an adult dead in the home but did not find Brittany. Police say she is missing and need the public's help finding her.
by MPR News Staff

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What to do if you're caught in the wilderness during a storm

What to do if you're caught in the wilderness during a storm

Even those with years of experience say it's not always clear what to do when severe weather strikes in the wilderness, especially at night.

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Both flight recorders from EgyptAir crash now recovered, officials say

Both flight recorders from EgyptAir crash now recovered, officials say

Recovery of the flight data recorders from EgyptAir Flight 804, which crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last month, raises hopes that the cause of the crash can be determined.

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Minnesota man charged with murder in partner's suicide

Minnesota man charged with murder in partner's suicide

A Minnesota man has been charged with murder for allegedly contributing to his partner's suicide by physically and emotionally abusing her for years.
by Associated Press

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