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New safety rules proposed to curb oil train fires

Thousands of older rail tank cars that carry crude oil would be phased out within two years under regulations proposed Wednesday in response to a series of fiery train crashes over the past year, including a runaway oil train that exploded in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, killing 47 people. Updated 10:31 AM
- More cities are training to handle oil tanker derailments
- Groups seek ban of oil in older railroad tank cars

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Nine BWCA campers rescued following late-night storms

At least nine people were evacuated by emergency crews Monday night as others in canoes, planes and a helicopter scoured the BWCA for others who might have been hurt in the storm. Updated 5:35 AM
- June 13: Scouts rescued in BWCA after storm tips canoes

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A kiss, a prayer: The last hours of MH17's victims

In a bedroom in a townhouse near Amsterdam, Miguel Panduwinata reached out for his mother. "Mama, may I hug you?"Samira... Updated 8 minutes ago
- Young MH17 victim has eerie premonition of crash
- Malaysia jet victims' bodies arrive in Netherlands

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ESPN and Yahoo reports indicate a trade with Cleveland is heating up Updated 4:13 PM

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Manager Ron Gardenhire said he expects the right-hander to need few adjustments despite the quick turnaround. Full storyFull story Updated 43 minutes ago

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Ventura jurors have question for judge

Attorneys for both Jesse Ventura and Chris Kyle’s estate would not speculate on how long deliberations will take. Full storyFull story Updated 30 minutes ago

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Outlet mall in Eagan announces last group of stores

Twin Cities Premium Outlets lives up to its name by adding Armani and Saks Off Fifth to its mix. And then there's the snow melter. Full storyFull story Updated 21 minutes ago

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A plane landing in stormy weather crashed outside an airport on a small Taiwanese island late Wednesday, and the transport minister said 47 people were trapped and feared dead. Full storyFull story Updated 25 minutes ago

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Eric Garner, who died in police custody last week after he was put in an apparent chokehold, was suspected of committing the relatively minor crime of selling loose, untaxed cigarettes on the street. Full storyFull story Updated 8:49 AM

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