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October 26, 2019 11:00 AM

From simple exchange to shakedown: the evolution of 'quid pro quo'

The Latin phrase has played a key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But its meaning in that context is far removed from its original simplicity.

by Rachel Martin

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October 20, 2019 5:08 PM

Researchers find second sunken warship from World War II Battle of Midway

A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.

by The Associated Press

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October 15, 2019 12:00 PM

BBC documentary: "World War II: The Economic Battle"

A BBC World Service documentary explains how economic decisions made far from the battlefield were crucial to the ultimate outcome of the war.

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October 7, 2019 4:00 AM

Minnesota monk to deliver prestigious lecture in Washington

Father Columba Stewart, executive director of the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library at St. John’s University in Collegeville, will give the Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities. Past honorees include Toni Morrison and Arthur Miller.

by Mohamed Ibrahim

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October 6, 2019 6:10 AM

After more than a year away, museum ship William A. Irvin readies for return to Duluth

After more than a year away, and two tourist seasons missed, the William A. Irvin is nearly ready to make its return voyage to Duluth.

by Dan Kraker

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October 4, 2019 9:59 PM

Ancient scroll's hidden contents revealed through infrared imaging

More than 200 years ago, a scroll damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius was unrolled and pasted onto cardboard, even though it had writing on the back. New imagery shows some of what's long been hidden.

by Merrit Kennedy

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October 2, 2019 3:13 PM

Fatalities reported after WWII aircraft crashes at Connecticut airport

Fourteen people were injured in the crash, and an unspecified number of them were killed, according to state police. The FAA says the B-17 was trying to land when things went wrong.

by Merrit Kennedy

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September 28, 2019 7:27 AM

Archaeological finds show prehistoric babies drank animal milk from bottles

The remnants of ruminant milk were found in tiny vessels buried with infants thousands of years ago. Scientists say the ancient baby bottles were sometimes shaped like "mythical animals."

by Emily Vaughn

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September 27, 2019 4:43 PM

Minnesota Historical Society begins public hearings for new name of Historic Fort Snelling

Ahead of its scheduled renovation early next year, the Historical Society will use input from Minnesotans statewide to determine a name for the historic site.

by Mohamed Ibrahim