Stories from May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024 6:08 PM

At age 90, America's first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space

Ed Dwight, a former Air Force test pilot who was passed over to become an astronaut in the 1960s, described his flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard as "life changing."

by Scott Neuman

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May 19, 2024 5:05 PM

Stormy start to the week, part of an active pattern

The first of multiple rounds of rain and thunder this week is wrapping up early Monday. More thunder is possible south late Monday with severe weather possible Tuesday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 19, 2024 3:14 PM

Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 3:00 PM

Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 12:25 PM

Legislative session ends Sunday, unclear if rideshare and other bills will become law

Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature started limiting debate to save time on Sunday. Under state law, 2024 session must end Sunday at midnight.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 19, 2024 11:45 AM

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

There are two Game 7s in the NBA on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 10:48 AM

Rescuers have located the helicopter that was carrying the president of Iran

The state-run IRNA media outlet reported that the aircraft carrying Raisi and other senior officials went down as the president returned from an event on the border with Azerbaijan.

by Joe Hernandez

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May 19, 2024 10:18 AM

'Magic United': Disneyland characters vote to unionize

Disneyland employees in California, including those who perform as characters from Mickey Mouse to Moana, have voted to unionize. The 1,700 workers will be represented by Actors' Equity Association.

by Andrea Hsu

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May 19, 2024 9:30 AM

Why U.S. Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation

The event — called the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — is beginning with Masses and other events in California, Connecticut, Minnesota and Texas.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 8:48 AM

Lod, Jeong rally Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Timbers

Robin Lod scored the equalizer in the second half and notched an assist Sang-Bin Jeong’s winner as Minnesota United rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 8:03 AM

Guardians wallop scuffling Twins 11-4

José Ramírez homered and had three RBIs and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 11-4 romp over the Minnesota Twins, who lost their fifth straight game.

by The Associated Press

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May 19, 2024 8:00 AM

A yummy retirement party for Matka, the explosives-sniffing dog

For the past eight-and-a-half years, Matka has worked with a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, patrolling the marble halls at the State Capitol in St. Paul. She started her training as a youngster, around 14 months, and on Tuesday, she retires.

by Anika Besst

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