Stories from December 17, 2023

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes.
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products because it says the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. The company is asking customers to throw out certain types of granola bars and granola cereals to avoid infection.
Towns scores 40 and Edwards has 37 as Timberwolves top short-handed Pacers 127-109
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half to dominate short-handed Indiana 127-109 Saturday.
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
Israel’s government is facing calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies as well as protesters at home. The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.
Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says
A boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people — including women and children — dead, the U.N. migration agency said.