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WWII plane flyover honors Captain Tom Moore at funeral
Church bells rang out and a World War II-era plane flew over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore on Saturday to honor the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard.
Scientists talked to people in their dreams — and they answered
Scientists have found that two-way communication is possible with someone who is asleep and dreaming. Specifically, with people who are lucid dreaming — that is, dreaming while being aware you're dreaming.
Feb. 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations
Minnesota health officials are reporting a record single-day increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, with Saturday’s update showing more than 56,000 additional doses administered to state residents.
Key aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress
The Democrats' goal is to have COVID-19 relief approved by mid-March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires. The Senate, which Democrats control with a tie-breaking vote from the vice president, will consider the bill next.
Biden hails House passage of $1.9T pandemic relief bill
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that was championed by President Joe Biden, the first step in providing another dose of aid to a weary nation as the measure now moves to a tense Senate.
‘Like looking at the moon’: Old-fashioned radio show brings isolated seniors together
As businesses and families turned to new technology to connect during the pandemic, a Twin Cities choir turned to the time-tested medium of radio to connect residents in senior living communities.
U.S. advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson
The FDA panel experts have ruled that the single-dose vaccine protected against COVID-19 and should be made available for adults. The agency is expected to quickly follow the recommendation and make the shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S.