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August 10, 2024 10:16 AM

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South, adding to a bizarre psychological warfare campaign amid tensions between the war-divided rivals.

by The Associated Press

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August 10, 2024 10:06 AM

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade. They'll be so close Wednesday, at least from our perspective, that just a sliver of moon could fit between them.

by The Associated Press

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August 10, 2024 8:00 AM

Twin Cities dancers hope breaking’s Olympics debut draws support for their sport

Breaking, often called breakdancing, made its debut at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Local dancers hope the greater platform brings more opportunities and funding for the sport.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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August 10, 2024 6:14 AM

Black hospitals vanished in the U.S. decades ago. Some communities have paid a price

Hundreds of Black hospitals in the U.S. closed after passage of the Civil Rights Act when health care became integrated. Black communities lost a source of employment and pride.

by Lauren Sausser

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August 10, 2024 5:01 AM

A brief history of swift boating, from John Kerry to Tim Walz

Republicans' attacks on Tim Walz's military record mirror a 2004 smear campaign against John Kerry in some key ways. Here's how swift boating played out then — and what's different this time around.

by Rachel Treisman

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August 9, 2024 5:48 PM

Special education support staff can get fully licensed teaching degrees through new apprenticeship program

Starting Monday, public schools in Minneapolis, North Branch and Owatonna are partnering with Minnesota State University, Mankato to launch “The Forward Together: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program. The goal: address the demand for special education teachers in urban and rural school districts amid an educator shortage.

by Hannah Yang

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August 9, 2024 5:40 PM

Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics’ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games.

by The Associated Press

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August 9, 2024 5:00 PM

FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider.

by Will Stone

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August 9, 2024 4:49 PM

How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of progressive policies into law while in office. Democrats hope his record is a boon to the presidential ticket, but Republicans say he's too liberal.

by Clay Masters

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August 9, 2024 3:55 PM

Anishinaabemowin heard in a galaxy far, far away

The premiere of “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope,” dubbed in Anishinaabemowin, hits Canada.

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