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July 11, 2023 4:04 AM

An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs

Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.

by Will Stone

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July 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know

Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.

by Erin Kenney

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July 10, 2023 9:00 PM

Minneapolis police chief says he was unaware of new hire's past excessive force allegations

Chief Brian O'Hara said he did not know a new officer allegedly used excessive force in a previous job before signing off on his hiring. Tyler Timberlake, who’s white, used a stun gun on Lamonta Gladney, who’s Black, and pressed his knees into his neck and back in 2020 in Fairfax County, Va.

by Matt Sepic

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July 10, 2023 4:51 PM

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey's leader has agreed to have Turkish parliament vote on Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance.

by Alex Leff

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July 10, 2023 4:03 PM

A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.

by Rachel Treisman

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July 10, 2023 3:15 PM

Air quality alerts curtail summer camps and outdoor activities for kids

June’s record number of air quality alerts this year has affected summer camps and outdoor activities for kids.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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July 10, 2023 2:55 PM

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott arrested for DWI

The St. Cloud DFLer was arrested by a State Patrol officer Friday and booked on suspicion of impaired driving.

by Brian Bakst

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July 10, 2023 2:18 PM

Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Parts of Arizona, Texas and South Florida are forecast to see dangerous temperatures again after a weekend of extreme heat. Forecasters warn against spending time outdoors.

by Juliana Kim

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July 10, 2023 1:23 PM

The Negro League revolutionized baseball — MLB's new rules are part of its legacy

In his film “The League,” Sam Pollard tells the story of the Negro National League: "They brought a different kind of style ... a kind of baseball which Major League Baseball is trying to bring back."

by Dave Davies

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July 10, 2023 12:49 PM

Use of mental health crisis line soars 1 year after 988’s launch in Minnesota

According to most recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health, or MDH, the month of May saw a 74 percent increase in calls statewide compared to the year before.

by Olivia Stevens

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