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March 6, 2019 8:17 PM

Uber not criminally liable in death of woman hit by self-driving car, prosecutor says

The woman was walking a bicycle across the road when she was fatally struck by the SUV. The car had a human operator behind the wheel but was in computer control mode at the time of the crash.

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March 6, 2019 9:10 AM

Why our trees are like climate change-fighting superheroes

One of the most powerful climate change solutions might be right outside your window.

by Paul Huttner

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March 6, 2019 12:00 AM

Climate Cast: How to be a climate hero

A live hour-long edition of Climate Cast with MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner.

by MPR News Staff

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March 5, 2019 8:51 PM

Coming to a city near you, 5G. Fastest wireless yet will bring new services

Sacramento, Calif., is one of the first U.S. cities to have 5G wireless service, and its mayor sees 5G giving the city an edge in attracting businesses and autonomous-vehicle technology.

by Laura Sydell

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March 4, 2019 4:09 PM

Digging deep to predict spring floods

A wide-ranging sampling of the snowpack around the region started Monday morning, which will provide the National Weather Service and other weather observers with key information as they determine whether record snowfalls around the region will turn into spring floods.

by Tim Nelson

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March 3, 2019 1:00 PM

University of Minnesota cuts ties with tech giant Huawei

The University of Minnesota has suspended its relationship with a Chinese telecom giant that's facing federal criminal charges accusing it of stealing trade secrets, violating sanctions and lying to banks.

by Associated Press

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March 3, 2019 8:40 AM

SpaceX's new crew capsule aces space station test

SpaceX's new crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, acing its second milestone in just over a day.

by Associated Press

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March 2, 2019 8:00 AM

SpaceX launches capsule bound for International Space Station

It's a test flight with only supplies and a test dummy named Ripley aboard. SpaceX wants to demonstrate the potential for a company to carry astronauts into orbit.

by James Doubek

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March 1, 2019 11:20 AM

Scientists see evidence of underground lakes system on Mars

Scientists say images of craters taken by European and American space probes show there likely once was a planet-wide system of underground lakes on Mars.

by Associated Press

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February 28, 2019 2:22 PM

SpaceX readies for key test of capsule built to carry astronauts into space

For years, NASA has had to rely on Russian vehicles to get astronauts to the International Space Station. That could soon change if the flight test of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule succeeds.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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