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80 years after VE Day a veteran says, ‘I hope people will see the futility of it all’

80 years after VE Day a veteran says, ‘I hope people will see the futility of it all’

Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. “And some just couldn’t believe it.”
by Joe Hernandez

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Warriors will rely on the Jimmy-Buddy show to help stay afloat vs. Wolves with Curry out

Warriors will rely on the Jimmy-Buddy show to help stay afloat vs. Wolves with Curry out

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield delivered in their own ways the both-ends-of-the-floor production necessary for Golden State to fend off Minnesota for a Game 1 victory after star Stephen Curry went down with a strained left hamstring early in the second quarter. Butler pitched in 20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and sound defense.
by The Associated Press

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Gosling scores twice to help the Sceptres beat the Frost 3-2 in PWHL playoff opener

Gosling scores twice to help the Sceptres beat the Frost 3-2 in PWHL playoff opener

Julia Gosling scored twice in a 1:55 span in the second period and the Toronto Sceptres beat the defending champion Minnesota Frost 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the PWHL semifinal series.
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No pope chosen as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

No pope chosen as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel

Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the second or third ballots of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The smoke appeared just before noon in the Vatican after morning voting sessions to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
by The Associated Press

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Viral video of racial slur incident sparks calls for legal action in Rochester

Viral video of racial slur incident sparks calls for legal action in Rochester

In a video that’s gained national attention, a Rochester woman called a Somali American child a racial slur on a playground at a public park. Leaders of the Black and Somali American communities in Rochester are calling for legal action in the wake of the incident.
by Catharine Richert

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Poll: Americans wary about the president taking unconventional actions

Poll: Americans wary about the president taking unconventional actions

A new poll finds that Americans strongly prefer that the president achieves his political goals through conventional, sometimes slow, procedures. Republicans are more supportive than Democrats of unconventional presidential actions.
by Craig Helmstetter and Eric Plutzer

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In Crosslake, governor’s fishing opener spotlights lethal impact of lead tackle to Minnesota’s loons

In Crosslake, governor’s fishing opener spotlights lethal impact of lead tackle to Minnesota’s loons

One of the biggest threats loons face is poisoning from swallowing lead sinkers, lures and jigs. Yet efforts to ban lead tackle in Minnesota have repeatedly failed and convincing anglers to voluntarily switch out their lead tackle for non-toxic alternatives has been a slow process.
by Kirsti Marohn

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