Stories from August 17, 2024

August 17, 2024 5:00 PM

COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

Despite high vaccination rates early on in the pandemic, tribal communities have fallen behind. Many tribal nations and health care providers have shifted their focus away from COVID-19 to preventative services and treating chronic conditions.

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August 17, 2024 4:30 PM

Decreasing clouds, patchy fog overnight. Very nice Sunday.

Clouds will decrease overnight leading to patchy fog. Sunday will be sun-filled and dry with warmer temperatures. Most of the week’s first half is dry for most.

by Sven Sundgaard

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August 17, 2024 3:24 PM

‘Anthem to the good times and the bad’: Metallica fans descend on U.S. Bank Stadium

Young and old donned their black leather, eyeliner and Metallica merch to celebrate a weekend of head-banging concerts that is said to rival Taylor Swift’s glittered 2023 attendance records.

by Anika Besst

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August 17, 2024 3:09 PM

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy, but the Republican repeatedly swerved into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including twice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 1:13 PM

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 1:01 PM

Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 10:13 AM

NBA schedule released, Timberwolves will be featured on 25 nationally televised games

Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration. The NBA schedule was released Thursday for the coming season, and Game 1 on the slate is the Celtics hosting the Knicks on opening night.

by Peter Cox and The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 9:25 AM

The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at an impasse with top Democrats as the DNC begins

Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and potentially inside the Chicago arena.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 8:35 AM

Carlos Santana puts the Twins ahead again, this time with 3-run HR in 4-3 win over Rangers

Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking three-run homer, Ryan Jeffers also went deep and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-3.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2024 7:17 AM

Lingering cloud cover and isolated showers; hazy skies continue

Low pressure centered over the Great Lakes region will provide lingering cloud cover and very isolated showers. As high pressure moves in we will see sunshine and quiet weather conditions. Air quality alert continues for northern Minnesota.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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August 17, 2024 7:00 AM

Opinion: Banksy's London Zoo, art's simple joy during complex times

NPR's Scott Simon details some of the new works of the street artist known as Banksy. They include mountain goats, gorillas, and other zoo animals on the streets of London.

by Scott Simon

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August 17, 2024 5:00 AM

What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.

Most healthy people have either no symptoms or flu-like symptoms from a parvovirus B19 infection, but it can lead to serious complications for certain groups of people.

by Juliana Kim

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