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Syria rebels claim downing of government chopper
Syrian rebels claim to have shot down a government helicopter Tuesday in the country's northwest where Syrian troops are on the offensive in the last rebel stronghold, opposition activists said.
Local
U mines China connection but worries about future
Chinese students now make up 45% of all international students at the U, providing a major cash infusion. But the U's success recruiting students from China is facing fresh threats.
Local
White House plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants draws Rep. McCollum's ire
The proposal could affect 700 Minnesotans, advocates say. The congresswoman calls it an "attack."
Local
Coronavirus upends study abroad plans for Minnesota students
The University of Minnesota has postponed its China travel, but some other students remain abroad amid restrictions.
U's academic work with China chilled by federal concerns
Collaboration with China has long been a linchpin of U research, but the work has been shaken recently by federal investigations.
Variety
Gov. Walz says Minnesota, CDC in close touch regarding coronavirus
After attending Chinese New Year reception, governor said state is "putting out the alert" to health service outlets on how to best detect the potentially deadly virus.
Local
Feds thwart smuggling of 42,000 drug pipes at Minnesota-Canada border worth $467K
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said destruction is the fate of the pipes, but there's no chance anyone will be caught and punished for the illegal shipment
World
Travelers arrive in U.S. from China wearing masks
Many air carriers have suspend service to and from China in the wake of an outbreak of a new and deadly virus.
Local
Email: U student imprisoned in China for tweets is released
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation and free-speech advocates voiced support for a University of Minnesota student sentenced in China for tweets he made while studying in the United States.
Local
Report: U student sentenced to prison in China for tweets made in U.S.
Luo Daiqing, 20, is a liberal arts major at the University of Minnesota.
Nation
NASA releases video of first space-baked cookies
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano used trial-and-error to bake five frozen cookies in the prototype zero-G oven.
World
Australia plane crash kills 3 US firefighters
Three American crew members died Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials said.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies at 100
A pillar of the local Ukrainian community, Michael Karkoc was a top commander of a military unit accused of war crimes.
St. Paul
Driver who was drunk when he killed St. Paul man is deported
The 20-year-old from El Salvador pleaded guilty to a felony, was turned over to immigration officials and put on a plane Monday back to his homeland.
Business
Analysis: Phase one U.S.-China trade deal leaves thorniest issues unresolved
A return to acrimony could have major consequences for China and leader Xi Jinping.
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