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Minnesota Newspapers Focus on Boston Terror, Impact at Home [PHOTOS]

Tim Lyon — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:08:48 +0000

We take a look at how Minnesota newspapers are reporting the Boston bombings in this morning's editions.

Cardinals Introduce New Pope Francis to St. Peter's Square [PHOTOS]

Tim Lyon — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:55:53 +0000

The Catholic church has elected a new pope. Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th Pontiff and will lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. He has taken the name Pope Francis.

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Argenentinian Cardinal Elected Pope Francis

The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:06:02 +0000

The new pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who is 76, has spent nearly his entire career at home in Argentina, overseeing churches and shoe-leather priests.

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White Smoke Pours from Sistine Chapel: A New Pope is Elected

The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:27:02 +0000

Cardinals meeting in Conclave in the Sistine Chapel have elected a new Pope.

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Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:44:36 +0000

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

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Meteors Strike Earth in Multiple Locations Over The Weekend [VIDEO]

Peter Kay — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:29:50 +0000

Last week we told you about the asteroid that missed Earth by a mere 17,000+ miles and the meteor that broke up in the atmosphere over a Russian town, injuring thousands. Now comes word that meteors were hurtling through our skies on both coasts.

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How to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:05:15 +0000

The folks behind the Occupy movement are actually doing some good and you can join in.

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Local Fund Established for Sandy Relief Effort

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:30:36 +0000

You can now contribute locally to helping the nearly 8 million people who are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

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Minnesota Sends Emergency Managers to Massachusetts, New York

The Associated Press — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:44:55 +0000

Minnesota has sent two emergency management teams to Massachusetts to help in the response to Hurricane Sandy.

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What You Should Know About the New iPhone 5

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:32:36 +0000

The new iPhone 5 was unveiled by Apple yesterday. Here's what's new and improved and what's exactly the same.

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Who is 'The Dust Lady'?

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:46:35 +0000

There were many indelible images burned into our memories on September 11, 2001. For me, this picture said it all. Who is the woman in this picture? What was she doing that day? Did she make it out alive?

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Who is That Firefighter?

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:54:41 +0000

Who is the man that was photographed rushing up the stairs on September 11? Did he make it out in time?

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Steelworkers Say No ArcelorMittal Strike Now

The Associated Press — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:50:45 +0000

The United Steelworkers have decided not to go on strike now over stalled negotiations with steelmaker ArcelorMittal.

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Accused Colorado Movie Theater Shooter James Holmes Makes First Appearance in Court [VIDEO]

Tim Lyon — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:46:40 +0000

Accused Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes made his first court appearance today. See video from inside the courtroom after the jump.

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Victim of Colorado 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting Leaves Behind Eerie Blog About Avoiding Mall Shooting

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:42:32 +0000

Details about the victims of the mass shooting in a Colorado movie theater have been scant thus far, but the name of one woman killed in the attack has now been made public — and the details of the days leading up to her death are downright eerie.

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Following 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting, Warner Bros. Pulls 'Gangster Squad' Trailer

Britt Hayes — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:39:49 +0000

Following the tragic events that occurred in Aurora, Colorado early this morning when a shooter opened fire during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ Warner Bros. has decided to pull the ‘Gangster Squad‘ trailer.

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First Photo of Colorado 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooter James Holmes Released [VIDEO]

Townsquare Media — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:22:20 +0000

We're now getting our first look at James Holmes, the alleged shooter in that horrific massacre in a Colorado movie theater early Friday.

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Victim Of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Shooting Posts Harrowing Photos on Reddit

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Today, the nation is reeling after a gunman went on a shooting rampage during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ in Aurora, Colorado.

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Watch President Obama's Speech on the 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting

Mike Sampson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:11:13 +0000

President Barack Obama was scheduled to speak this morning at a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Florida. Instead of speaking about his upcoming re-election campaign, he instead delivered a speech on the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

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POLL: Where Do You Stand on the Shooting of Trayvon Martin?

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:21:54 +0000

Public opinion is divided surrounding the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin - and we want to know what you think.

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