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Trump Ending Fetal Tissue Research by Federal Scientists

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is ending medical research by government scientists using human fetal tissue. Officials said Wednesday government-funded research by universities will be allowed to continue, subject to additional scrutiny. The policy change will not affect privately…

Lakes Erie, Superior set Records as Water Levels Surge

DETROIT (AP) - Wet spring weather has pushed Lake Erie's water level to its highest point ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday the shallowest of the Great Lakes hit the milestone in May, surpassing the previous…

Celebrating Ramadan in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- The evening of May 5th marked the beginning of the holiest month of the year in Islam. The month when God, or Allah, revealed the first verses of…

At Least 12 Killed in Mass Shooting in State of Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Tragedy has struck Virginia Beach, Virginia. The city's municipal center is the site of the country's latest mass shooting. Police confirm at least twelve are dead in addition to the gunman. Multiple other people are injured.…

Trump Promise of new Mexican Tariffs Brings Protests

WASHINGTON (AP) - It was a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal. President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do…

R. Kelly Charged With 11 new sex-Related Crimes in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. Cook County prosecutors charged the…

Mueller to Make First Public Statement on Russia Probe

UPDATE: Special counsel Robert Mueller says he's leaving the Justice Department now that he's concluded his Russia probe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia…

Thousands of US Kindergartners Unvaccinated Without Waivers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - States are heatedly debating whether to make it more difficult for students to avoid vaccinations for religious or philosophical reasons amid the worst measles outbreak in decades, but schoolchildren invoking such waivers are outnumbered in many…

Remembering the Fallen in Carlton

CARLTON, Minn.- Large, billowing American flags form a border around the graves of fallen soldiers on the top of the hill at Hillside Cemetery. The Carlton VFW Post 2962 led a…

99 Years Observing Memorial Day in Proctor

PROCTOR, Minn.- The American Legion 106 in Proctor held its 99th Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday. People started their observance at the Proctor Area Community Center before the Honor Guard…

Officials: US to Send 1,500 More Troops to Middle East

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday that it plans to send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, officials said. Members of Congress were notified a day after a White…

62,000 Pounds of raw Meat Recalled for E.Coli Concerns

(CNN) - If you're planning on firing up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, you may want to double check your meat products before you get a very un-festive surprise. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service…

US officials: Plan may Send up to 10,000 Troops to Mideast

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats. The officials say no decision…

States sue Over Rule Allowing Clinicians to Refuse Abortions

NEW YORK (AP) - Nearly two dozen states and municipalities are suing the federal government to stop a new rule letting health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs. The…

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