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Baby of slain Fargo woman is awarded to father
The infant had been under the care of county officials in the weeks following her mother's death.
Response to sex abuse claims cost Seattle mayor gay support
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray built his standing in the gay community and in Washington state politics through a decades-long push for bias protections, domestic partnerships and finally, marriage equality.
Minn. high court nullifies law that bars disturbing public meetings
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of a disorderly conduct law that bars people from disturbing public meetings is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, a decision that some say will have little impact on cities but others call a victory for free speech.
8 die at Florida nursing home in Irma's sweltering aftermath
Eight patients at a sweltering nursing home died after Hurricane Irma knocked out the air conditioning, raising fears Wednesday about the safety of Florida's 4 million senior citizens amid power outages that could last for days.
Nation
6 die at Fla. nursing home in wake of Irma
Six patients at a Hollywood, Fla. nursing home died in Hurricane Irma's aftermath as people confronted a multitude of new hazards in the storm's wake.
Josh Duggar welcomes baby amid battle over fondling claims against him
Reality TV star Josh Duggar has announced the birth of a baby boy a day after a judge halted his lawsuit over the release of information related to allegations he fondled his sisters as a child.
West Metro
Benilde, St. John's U grad blasts into space
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei reached the International Space Station, which he will call home for nearly 6 months.
Business
Mosaic assessing damage to Florida operations after Hurricane Irma
All employees seem to be safe and accounted for, the CEO said.
Nation
Time-lapse shows hurricane's fury on Miami beach
Time-lapse video captured by the Associated Press shows the effects Hurricane Irma had on Miami Beach from Saturday to Monday
Aircraft carrier is rushed to the hurricane-battered Keys
Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to help with search-and-rescue operations in Florida on Monday as a flyover of the hurricane-battered Keys yielded what the governor said were scenes of devastation.
Nation
Millions of Floridians in the dark as storm subsides
Many who lost power grateful it wasn't worse. Officials said it was remarkable that so far they are investigating just a small number of fatalities
Nation
US marks 9/11 anniversary with resolve, tears and hope
Americans commemorated 9/11 on Monday with tear-streaked tributes, a presidential warning to terrorists and appeals from victims' relatives for unity and hope 16 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Pence: Flight 93 passengers might have saved my life on 9/11
Vice President Mike Pence told relatives and friends of the victims of United Flight 93 attending the 16th anniversary ceremony Monday in Pennsylvania that the passengers might well have saved his life.
Nation
Naples, Fla. residents survey hurricane damage
In Naples, Florida, a tide gauge reported a 7-foot (more than 2-meter) rise in water levels in just 90 minutes late Sunday. Residents emerged on Monday morning to survey damage amid downed trees and flooded streets.
Nation
Miss North Dakota crowned Miss America
Cara Mund - the 23-year-old Miss North Dakota - is named Miss America after saying in an onstage interview that President Donald Trump was wrong to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord.
Nation
Trump holds moment of silence for 9/11
President Donald Trump lead a national moment of silence on the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. He was joined by first lady Melania Trump and White House staff to mark the moment when the 1st plane hit the World Trade Center.
Nation
Shelters are filling up In Florida
Floridians on the west coast experienced long lines and frustrating delays getting into shelters, despite a scramble to convert high schools, recreation centers, and other facilities into safe places to ride out the storm.
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