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Services held for deputy who died after on-duty crash

Services were held for a northwest Iowa sheriff’s deputy who died after her patrol vehicle crashed ROCK RAPIDS,...Read More

Legislative committee talks industrial hemp in South Dakota

Members of a legislative committee are continuing to explore the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, despite opposition...Read More

Elizabeth Warren campaigns for a 2nd day in Minnesota

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is campaigning for a second day in Minnesota, the home turf of fellow candidate...Read More

Man rescued during storm after falling into Badlands ravine

Crews working in a storm have rescued a 23-year-old man who fell into a ravine and became wedged between...Read More

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Services held for deputy who died after on-duty crash

Services were held for a northwest Iowa sheriff’s deputy who died after her patrol vehicle crashed ROCK RAPIDS,...Read More

Legislative committee talks industrial hemp in South Dakota

Members of a legislative committee are continuing to explore the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, despite opposition...Read More

Elizabeth Warren campaigns for a 2nd day in Minnesota

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is campaigning for a second day in Minnesota, the home turf of fellow candidate...Read More

National News

DOJ Says Psychologist Removed Jeffrey Epstein From Suicide Watch August 24, 2019
The financier's suicide has created a demand for answers from the senior officials in charge of his care. He was being held pending trial on sex trafficking charges.
Florida Man Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Despite 'Stand Your Ground' Defense August 24, 2019
Michael Drejka, who is white, shot and killed Markeis McGlockton, an unarmed black man, after a dispute over a handicapped space in a parking lot.
DOJ Increases Power Of Agency Running Immigration Court System August 24, 2019
The changes follow the Trump administration's efforts to decertify the immigration judges' union and speed up deportations.
Top Publishers Sue Audible, Alleging Encroachment On Text Territory August 23, 2019
The seven plaintiffs, which include all of the publishing industry's Big Five, say the audiobook company is violating copyrights with a planned feature that would transcribe audiobooks for listeners.
Feds Charge 80 People Over Massive Online Fraud Conspiracy August 23, 2019
One of the victims is a Japanese woman who sent more than $200,000 to a person she thought was a U.S. service member in Syria, according to the federal complaint.
Court Says Idaho Must Provide Gender Confirmation Surgery To Transgender Inmate August 23, 2019
A panel of judges ruled Friday that in denying a transgender inmate gender confirmation surgery, the state violated the Eighth Amendment.
California Says Its Cannabis Revenue Has Fallen Short Of Estimates, Despite Gains August 23, 2019
The tepid results have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to revise his office's estimates of how much money the state will net from its cannabis industry.
Keystone Pipeline's Alternate Route Gets The Go-Ahead From Nebraska Court August 23, 2019
A group of activists, Native American tribes and local landowners had challenged the controversial pipeline's 2017 approval. But the state Supreme Court unanimously rejected that challenge Friday.
Customs Agents Make 'Unusual' Seizure Of Nearly 53,000 Chinese Gun Parts August 23, 2019
The illegal stocks, muzzles and other items were intercepted in recent months. "There was no attempt to hide the importation attempt," CPB spokesperson Jaime Ruiz told NPR.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated Again For Cancer August 23, 2019
The 86-year-old justice just wrapped up weeks of treatment after a new cancerous tumor was found on her pancreas. Doctors say there's no evidence of cancer elsewhere.
Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers August 23, 2019
The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.
PHOTOS: The Amazon Rainforest, Ablaze In Brazil August 23, 2019
There have been 74,155 fires in Brazil so far this year, mostly in the Amazon, and about half of which have ignited in just the past month. Some world leaders are raising the alarm.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro To Send Army To Combat Amazon Rainforest Fires August 23, 2019
Tens of thousands of fires have erupted in the Amazon so far this year — a huge spike over 2018 — and critics blame Bolsonaro's policies. He said Friday that protecting the rainforest is "our duty."
What Do Greenlanders Think Of Trump's Interest In Buying Greenland? August 23, 2019
The majority are Inuit. They laugh about his interest but also take it seriously. One says such talk is "extremely imperialistic and should not be something that we hear world leaders say in 2019."
Work Cultures Clash When A Chinese Company Reopens An 'American Factory' August 23, 2019
A new film chronicles what happens when a Chinese billionaire reopens a former General Motors plant in Ohio. John Powers says it's an old-school observational documentary in the very best sense.

National Sports

Gregorius slam off Ryu, Yankees hit 5 HRs, rout Dodgers 10-2 August 24, 2019
Didi Gregorius hit a grand slam off All-Star Hyun-Jin Ryu and added a solo shot to help the Yankees set a club record for homers in a month, and New York routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 Friday night in a matchup of the two teams with the best records in baseball. Aaron Judge, Gary […]
Hamilton, Braves outlast Mets 2-1 in 14 after deGrom shines August 24, 2019
With Jacob deGrom and the Mets hard-throwing bullpen missing bats at a historic pace, the NL East-leading Braves were ready to win with small ball Friday night. Hamilton singled home the go-ahead run in the 14th inning for his first hit as a Brave, and Atlanta beat the Mets 2-1 for its sixth straight win […]
Greinke wins again as Astros get 5-4 victory over Angels August 24, 2019
Houston manager A.J. Hinch was impressed by how Zack Greinke pitched without his best stuff. Greinke won his fourth straight start since joining the Astros, and Yuli Gurriel hit a big two-run homer in a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Greinke (14-4) allowed 10 hits, but just three runs - […]
Castro, Marlins rally from 7 runs down, beat Phillies 19-11 August 24, 2019
Starlin Castro homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Miami Marlins spotted the Philadelphia Phillies a seven-run lead before rallying to win 19-11 on Friday night, their highest-scoring game at Marlins Park. Isan Diaz hit a three-run homer, Harold Ramirez and Neil Walker each had three hits and drove in two, and John […]
Jameis Winston takes a beating, struggles mightily August 24, 2019
Was the Browns defense that good or the Bucs offense that bad? It was ugly for Jameis Winston and the Bucs first-team offense. Winston took five sacks and nearly a sixth, escaping for a 2-yard run on what would have been the sixth.
Packers dealing with injuries after preseason loss in Canada August 24, 2019
In keeping his starters in street clothes for Thursday's preseason game in Winnipeg, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur decided to follow his instincts. ''It was just something in my gut,'' LaFleur said on Friday, a day after a 22-21 loss to the Oakland Raiders. With a late change of plans, LaFleur kept 33 players […]
Watch footage of young Klay Thompson meeting Michael Jordan in 1998 August 24, 2019
Klay Thompson has been around the NBA his entire life, both during his father Mychal Thompson's career and now as an All-Star guard for the Golden State Warriors. In May, Thompson spoke to the media about the first time he met Michael Jordan, when he was at a Portland Trail Blazers game in 1998. Klay and his […]
Orioles GM Elias fires 11 scouts, front-office workers August 23, 2019
Orioles general manager Mike Elias has fired 11 members of the scouting department and front office as part of an effort to turn around a team in the early stages of a major rebuild. Elias announced the personnel moves Friday. The rookie GM would not reveal the names of those people dismissed, nor the positions […]
Conor McGregor tired of being a ‘shell of myself’ August 23, 2019
Conor McGregor recently made an appearance on ESPN. It was obvious that direction he has headed, primarily outside of the cage, is not fulfilling to the once dual-division UFC champion. It was clear that the Irish fighter was itching to get back into the Octagon.
Fantasy Drumbeats 6.0: Sony Michel suddenly looks like a top RB pick again August 23, 2019
Here in this weekly notebook, we'll check in on the drumbeats building or fading for a handful of players the fantasy community is excited about. These players will be ones with a shot to shoot up draft boards, but the ones we'll need to track closely. In Drumbeats Notebook 6.0, we're going to heavily focus […]
Report: Hornets would’ve traded for Marc Gasol before deadline, but he wouldn’t commit beyond last season August 23, 2019
The Hornets coming close but ultimately not trading for Marc Gasol before last trade deadline reportedly soured Kemba Walker on Charlotte. Walker then left Charlotte in free agency this summer. That was at least partially about money, but it's never only one thing.
Cowboys will wear blue jerseys in half their regular-season games August 23, 2019
Cowboys fans got accustomed to the white jerseys. After the Cowboys lost to the Browns in the 1968 playoffs and then in Super Bowl V to the Colts, both times while wearing their blue jerseys, the Cowboys and their fans began thinking of the blue jerseys as a jinx. Many opponents then began making the […]
U.S. Open makes changes after Serena-Ramos incident August 23, 2019
A year after Serena Williams infamously clashed with an umpire during her U.S. Open final loss over being assessed multiple violations that confused some viewers, tournament organizers have unveiled changes to make such rulings clearer to fans. The United States Tennis Association USTA , which runs the U.S. Open, said on Friday that this year […]
Jorge Masvidal's class consciousness and the fight fans want August 23, 2019
Jorge Masvidal wants to fight Nate Diaz, but he knows that doesn't make him an enemy. Jorge Masvidal says he's willing to do whatever it takes to become world champion after 16 years campaigning at the top of the MMA world. “Gamebred” was willing to move up 15 pounds to another weight class, he's willing to fight […]
Kansas City BBQ joint attempts to troll Patriots QB Tom Brady and fails August 23, 2019
Brady and the Patriots ruined the Chiefs' playoff party last season by beating KC in overtime of the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium. This heartbreaking loss for the Chiefs -- their second defeat to the Patriots in the 2018 season -- denied the franchise its first Super Bowl berth in almost 50 years. One barbeque establishment […]
Pac-12 preview - Could Oregon win the CFP National Championship in 2019? August 23, 2019
Yahoo Sports' Nick Bromberg takes an in-depth look at the Pac-12 Conference, including a team that hasn't played in the CFP National Championship game since 2014.
Watch Warriors teammates D'Angelo Russell, Draymond Green work out together August 23, 2019
The latest Golden State star to work out with Russell is forward Draymond Green. The newest All-Star guard to join the Dubs already has worked with backcourt mate Steph Curry this offseason and received instructions from Hall of Famer Steve Nash, who is a Player Development Coach for the Warriors.
Syndergaard lowers boom on Indians over social media August 23, 2019
New York Mets righthander Noah Syndergaard shut down the Cleveland Indians on the field Thursday night and again over social media a few hours later. Syndergaard took umbrage with the message posted by the Indians' official Twitter account prior to the 26-year-old scattering two hits over six innings in a 2-0 win. The victory sealed […]
Astros defend decision to restrict reporter from clubhouse August 23, 2019
Amid criticism from Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros on Thursday defended the team's decision to deny a newspaper reporter access to the clubhouse until after ace pitcher Justin Verlander finished his postgame session with the media. Verlander, who played for Detroit for 13 seasons, had just pitched a two-hitter in a 2-1 loss to […]
Fantasy Football Draft Kit: 2019 rankings, sleepers and everything you'll need to get ready August 23, 2019
With fantasy football draft season here, we're here to help you get ready. We've rounded up advice from our award-winning group of fantasy analysts so you can dive into all our great content and be ready when you're on the clock. Whether you're playing Fantasy Football for the first time or a seasoned pro looking […]

Business News

DOJ Says Psychologist Removed Jeffrey Epstein From Suicide Watch August 24, 2019
The financier's suicide has created a demand for answers from the senior officials in charge of his care. He was being held pending trial on sex trafficking charges.
Florida Man Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Despite 'Stand Your Ground' Defense August 24, 2019
Michael Drejka, who is white, shot and killed Markeis McGlockton, an unarmed black man, after a dispute over a handicapped space in a parking lot.
DOJ Increases Power Of Agency Running Immigration Court System August 24, 2019
The changes follow the Trump administration's efforts to decertify the immigration judges' union and speed up deportations.
Top Publishers Sue Audible, Alleging Encroachment On Text Territory August 23, 2019
The seven plaintiffs, which include all of the publishing industry's Big Five, say the audiobook company is violating copyrights with a planned feature that would transcribe audiobooks for listeners.
Feds Charge 80 People Over Massive Online Fraud Conspiracy August 23, 2019
One of the victims is a Japanese woman who sent more than $200,000 to a person she thought was a U.S. service member in Syria, according to the federal complaint.
Court Says Idaho Must Provide Gender Confirmation Surgery To Transgender Inmate August 23, 2019
A panel of judges ruled Friday that in denying a transgender inmate gender confirmation surgery, the state violated the Eighth Amendment.

World News

G7 Leaders Set To Discuss Fires In the Amazon, Fears Of A U.S. Recession August 23, 2019
The leaders of seven leading economies, including the U.S., meet this weekend at Biarritz, France. President Trump will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the first time.
Brazilians Take To The Streets To Protest Deforestation Of The Amazon August 23, 2019
Brazilians have taken to the streets in protest over destruction being done to the Amazon through wildfires and tree cutting. They say the new right-wing president is fueling the destruction.
What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About The Fires Burning In The Amazon August 23, 2019
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about what satellite imagery can tell us about the cause and extent of the fires in Brazil.
Anti-Government Protesters In Hong Kong Join Hands, Form Human Chains Across The City August 23, 2019
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong formed human chains across the city, in a bid to drum up international support for anti-government protests that have continued for nearly three months.
Why Norway And Germany Have Frozen Money Going To The Amazon Fund August 23, 2019
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nature correspondent Jeff Tollefson about the Amazon Fund and the web of diplomacy aiming to prevent deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Feds Charge 80 People Over Massive Online Fraud Conspiracy August 23, 2019
One of the victims is a Japanese woman who sent more than $200,000 to a person she thought was a U.S. service member in Syria, according to the federal complaint.

Services held for deputy who died after on-duty crash

Legislative committee talks industrial hemp in South Dakota

Elizabeth Warren campaigns for a 2nd day in Minnesota

Man rescued during storm after falling into Badlands ravine

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Services held for deputy who died after on-duty crash

Legislative committee talks industrial hemp in South Dakota

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