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Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat

Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat

President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region.
by NPR's International Desk

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Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

Russia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the attacks mainly hit western and central Ukraine, injuring at least five people.
by The Associated Press

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Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence

Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence

Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis on Wednesday, one week after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that killed two kids and injured 21 other people. The parents of Lydia Kaiser, who is still hospitalized, asked him to address mass shootings.
by MPR News Staff

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Benintendi’s two-HR, four-hit day propels White Sox past Twins

Benintendi’s two-HR, four-hit day propels White Sox past Twins

Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3. Kyle Teel and Lenyn Sosa also homered and Brooks Baldwin had three hits for the White Sox, who have won three in a row. 
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Bird, Fowles and Moore: The most dominant Hall of Fame class in women’s basketball history?

Bird, Fowles and Moore: The most dominant Hall of Fame class in women’s basketball history?

The trio of Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore will be the most dominant class of women’s basketball players to ever enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when they are enshrined this weekend.
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So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.
by Ayana Archie

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This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

Lakeville South High School senior Alice Yi will be representing the United States in international debate competitions this school year. Yi is the only team member from Minnesota.
by Anita Li

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New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

Gov. Tim Walz has said he’s weighing bringing lawmakers back for a special legislative session to take up bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.
by Dana Ferguson

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