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U.S. East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

U.S. East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

An unusual East Coast earthquake has shaken millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England. Friday's quake caused no widespread damage. But people from Baltimore to Boston and beyond felt the ground shake.
by The Associated Press

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From a secret CIA mission to clearing the Baltimore bridge — meet ‘Chessy’ the crane

From a secret CIA mission to clearing the Baltimore bridge — meet ‘Chessy’ the crane

There aren’t many cranes that have a storied history like the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed “Chessy” — which has been brought in to clear Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
by Kathryn Fink

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Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here’s what to know

Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here’s what to know

Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Scoreboard control-room operators for the Minnesota Twins aren’t usually in the spotlight, but their decisions during a game can be a key part of the fan experience. That’s why we put Jeremy Loosbrock in the spotlight for our new Job Interview series. 
by Lukas Levin

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Clark is a two-time National Player of the Year trying to guide the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship. Bueckers has returned to form this year after dealing with knee injuries that cost her most of two seasons
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Among shrinking news landscape, Southwest News Media announces closure of several Minnesota newspapers

Among shrinking news landscape, Southwest News Media announces closure of several Minnesota newspapers

Southwest News Media will stop publishing newspapers by the end of April. The news organization announced the closures Thursday, saying newspapers across the country are facing revenue challenges.
by Lisa Ryan

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Minnesota’s rural ambulance providers look to state Capitol for their own lifeline

Minnesota’s rural ambulance providers look to state Capitol for their own lifeline

With some ambulance services in greater Minnesota facing severe financial pressures, the Legislature is considering a rescue package for rural EMS providers. How much and in what form are the driving questions in the Capitol debate.
by Ellie Roth

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