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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her spirit and her legacy, but caused enduring fear and fury as he changed their lives forever.

Trump deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” the latest in a series of punitive steps it has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led states.

Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker

A Minnesota town now boasts the world’s tallest nutcracker

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Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and US theme parks

Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the strong draw of U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism.

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Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates’ full-sized suitcases are coming to an end, but there’s a catch. The carrier will charge passengers for stowing carry-on bags in the overhead compartments, beginning in February 2027.

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Japan's Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss

TOKYO (AP) – Honda’s profit for the fiscal first quarter more than doubled from a year ago, as the Japanese automaker continues to tackle a turnaround from the first full year loss in its history. Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co. said Wednesday its April-June profit totaled 456.9 billion yen ($2.9 billion), up from 196.6 billion yen for the same period a year ago.

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The Trump Report: Latest Updates

A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pezeshkian says it's 'very difficult' to contact Iran's new supreme leader

Pezeshkian says it’s ‘very difficult’ to contact Iran’s new supreme leader

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News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - August 6

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - August 6

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) – The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday during a visit to Congo where some health workers are striking over a lack of pay.

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Wisconsin Tornado stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
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A supergroup of 300 humpback whales gather to feed
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