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Stories from September 1, 2024

Pleasant Labor Day; slight warm up Wednesday with shower chances

High pressure brings sunshine and 70 degree temperatures through the first half of the work week. A brief warm up into the 80s Wednesday before a strong cold front drops our temperatures into the 60s by Friday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza

Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Israelis have surged into the streets in an outpouring of grief and anger after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza. It appears to be the largest such demonstration in 11 months of war.

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Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Paralympics organizers say triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall.
by The Associated Press

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Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.
by The Associated Press

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Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including a young Israeli-American man who became one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders and pressed for his release.
by The Associated Press

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Sunshine and 70s; rain chances mid-week

Sunshine and 70s; rain chances mid-week

A nice stretch of 70 degree temperatures to welcome us into meteorological fall. High pressure will be centered over the Twin Cities for Labor Day. Our next chance for rain comes late Wednesday night.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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From lost followers to backlash in the comments, content creators reflect on the DNC

From lost followers to backlash in the comments, content creators reflect on the DNC

For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.
by Elena Moore

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2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

2 years and counting. Inmate says medical delays still plague federal prison in Oregon

A federal prison in Oregon says it's made a dent in the backlog of prisoners' medical requests after a scathing DOJ report. One prisoner, Luke Thornhill, says that can't be farther from the truth.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.
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