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August 17, 2023 6:21 AM

Titans-Vikings practices were the ideal fit for coaches and former teammates Vrabel, O'Connell

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell made a priority call to his Tennessee Titans counterpart and former teammate Mike Vrabel even before the preseason game schedule was released about arranging a joint practice. O'Connell desired a hard-nosed opponent with a stout front seven to test his team.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2023 5:41 AM

Torkelson homers twice against the Twins again, leading the Tigers to an 8-7 victory

Spencer Torkelson homered twice against Minnesota for the second time in a week, and the Detroit Tigers survived a late scare for an 8-7 victory over the Twins.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2023 4:44 AM

Corruption in Afghanistan offers lessons for billions going to Ukraine

John Sopko has long been a U.S. government-appointed watchdog for how money was distributed in Afghanistan. He believes there are lessons that apply to aiding Ukraine's fight against Russia.

by Tom Bowman

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August 17, 2023 4:38 AM

Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he had instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina. He acknowledged the move will likely face legal challenges.

by The Associated Press

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August 17, 2023 4:02 AM

People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a pair of actively forming stars. But many people are more curious about the tiny question mark visible toward the bottom of the frame.

by Rachel Treisman

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August 17, 2023 4:01 AM

NYC officials are trying to stop the deadly social media trend of 'subway surfing'

Four teens have died, another two critically injured, from riding atop moving subway cars between Jan. 1 and July 5. Police say they've arrested over 70 people for subway surfing.

by Dustin Jones

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August 17, 2023 4:00 AM

An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.

by Bill Chappell

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August 17, 2023 4:00 AM

Hidden in plain sight: U of M pressured to create space for sober students

As U of M students begin classes this fall, a faculty group is pushing to decrease stigma and increase visibility of substance use disorder on campus.

by Olivia Stevens

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August 16, 2023 11:54 PM

Wildfires prompt evacuations of capital of Canada's Northwest Territories

Residents in the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night as wildfires neared the city of 20,000 people.

by The Associated Press

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August 16, 2023 7:26 PM

MnDOT drops plan for controversial Duluth roundabout

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has dropped plans for a controversial roundabout in Duluth on London Road near the shore of Lake Superior, following months of outcry from local residents.

by Dan Kraker

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