Stories from April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024 6:35 PM

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Known best for her story quilts depicting African-American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.

by Andrew Limbong

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April 13, 2024 5:55 PM

Warm Sunday, soaking rains on Tuesday. Freezing temps later in the week?

Sunday temperatures will be much warmer than normal, then a downward temperature trend is expected this coming week. Soaking rains are expected on Tuesday.

by Ron Trenda

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April 13, 2024 5:25 PM

Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse

The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president. At this point, Trump is used to trying to leverage his appearances as part of his campaign.

by Ximena Bustillo

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April 13, 2024 4:10 PM

Biden will meet with his national security team as US pledges 'support' for Israel against Iran

President Joe Biden cut short a weekend stay in Delaware to monitor the situation in the Middle East as Iran launched an attack against Israel. Tensions are at their highest since the Israel-Hamas war began six months ago after a suspected Israeli strike this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria killed 12 people, including two senior Iranian generals.

by The Associated Press

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April 13, 2024 3:40 PM

Israel shoots down missiles and drones after Iran launches unprecedented attack

The Saturday launch, a major escalation in the conflict in the Middle East, comes after Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retaliation for an earlier strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria.

by Becky Sullivan

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April 13, 2024 12:17 PM

Tiger Woods sets Masters record, making 24th consecutive cut

The 48-year-old golf legend's energetic return to Augusta comes after he withdrew mid-tournament last year due to a foot injury.

by Juliana Kim

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April 13, 2024 10:40 AM

Warm weekend, soaking rains on Tuesday. Friday frost?

Warm temps Saturday afternoon will make it feel like June. Winds will be gusty, and a red flag warning is posted for portions of southern Minnesota. Here’s a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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April 13, 2024 10:00 AM

Iranian commandos seize an Israeli-linked container ship near Strait of Hormuz

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel as tensions in the region heightened.

by The Associated Press

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April 13, 2024 8:22 AM

June-like warmth Saturday; red flag warning for portions of southern Minnesota

Warm temperatures and gusty winds are on tap for Saturday afternoon. Red flag warnings are posted for portions of southern Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda

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April 13, 2024 8:10 AM

What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake

Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there's still some time left to reverse its decline.

by Kirk Siegler

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April 13, 2024 8:00 AM

2024 has been a deadly year so far on Minnesota roads

More than 80 people have died in crashes. Between Jan. 1 and April 10, traffic fatalities were up 61 percent compared to the same time period last year.

by Todd Melby and Anna Haecherl

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April 13, 2024 8:00 AM

Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ success

A Chapman University biologist says his findings show reduced water clarity in Wisconsin lakes makes it more difficult for adult loons to hunt for food for their chicks in July, a critical growth period.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 13, 2024 7:12 AM

Man stabs 6 people to death in Sydney shopping center before fatally shot by police

Eight people, including a 9-month-old, were injured in the attack in Sydney's eastern suburbs before a police inspector shot him after he turned and raised a knife, police said.

by The Associated Press

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April 13, 2024 6:49 AM

How Iran and Israel became archenemies

Iran blames Israel for a strike on its Syria consulate, and has vowed to retaliate. Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution transformed previously cordial relations between Iran and Israel to fierce hostility.

by Peter Kenyon

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