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China halts work by team on gene-edited babies
China's government ordered a halt Thursday to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world's first gene-edited babies, as a group of leading scientists declared that it's still too soon to try to make permanent changes to DNA that can be inherited by future generations.
Trump cancels Putin meeting over Russia-Ukraine sea dispute
President Donald Trump canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Group of 20 Nations summit Thursday, injecting fresh drama into what already promised to be a tense gathering of world leaders.
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Kremlin says it expects Putin-Trump meeting to go ahead
The Kremlin said Wednesday it still expects a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to go ahead as planned despite a suggestion from Trump that it could be canceled.
Pope charmed by 'undisciplined' disabled child who climbed onstage to play
Pope Francis praised the freedom — albeit "undisciplined" — of a disabled child who climbed onto the stage Wednesday to play during the pontiff's general audience.
American hopes to win world chess championship in tie-break playoff today
After more than 50 hours of play over nearly three weeks, the chess world championship title will be decided by speedy tiebreaker games on Wednesday.
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Margaret Thatcher considered for British bank note for her contribution – to science
Before she was prime minister, she was a research chemist at a food company in the late 1940s, playing a disputed but much-discussed role in the history of ice cream.
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Trump says he may cancel Putin meeting, White House warns Xi
President Donald Trump cast into doubt a key component of his upcoming trip to an international summit in Argentina as he suggested Tuesday he may cancel his planned sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian naval ships last weekend.
Roadside bomb kills 3 US soldiers in eastern Afghanistan
A roadside bomb killed three American soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the U.S. military said, in what appeared to be the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in the last 17 months.
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With child coming, it's off to the suburbs for Harry, Meghan
Like many a couple before them, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving to the suburbs ahead of the anticipated birth of their first child.
Inspired
A letter. A $100 bill. And a meeting that changed the lives of two young refugees
The brief encounter on a flight to the Twin Cities changed the lives of two sisters, former Yugoslavian refugees.
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FBI announces $3 million reward for help finding Iranian who sourced IED parts from Minnesota
Armed forces found numerous roadside bombs made using parts illegally sourced from Minnesota.
'A case of misdirected adventure': Tribesmen kill American
The first time American John Allen Chau visited the isolated island in the seas between India and Southeast Asia, he came bearing gifts that included a football and fish.
West Metro
Twin Cities man nabbed in Europe 7 years after allegedly faking death for $2M insurance payout
His ex-wife and son were convicted for their roles in the plot.
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Thai trafficking victim tells Minnesota jury she had to treat sex buyers like 'my personal god'
Five are standing trial in St. Paul in sprawling international sex trafficking case.
Take a weight off: Tears, joy as the kilogram gets historic update
In a historic vote, more than 50 nations unanimously approved an overhaul of the international measurement system that underpins global trade and other human endeavors, uniting Friday behind new definitions for the kilogram and other units in a way they fail to do on many other issues.
Marie Antoinette pearl reaps record $36 million, with fees
A large, drop-shaped natural pearl pendant sold for more than $36 million Wednesday at a rare auction of jewelry that once belonged to French Queen Marie Antoinette, which Sotheby's is calling a record price for a pearl at auction.
French president requests respect following Trump's tweets
French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the United States must respect each other, in a response to a flurry of critical tweets by Donald Trump.
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Inside Trump's Paris temper, election woes and staff upheaval
During his 43-hour stay in Paris, President Trump brooded over the Florida recounts and sulked over key races being called for Democrats. He also erupted at his staff over media coverage of his decision to skip a ceremony honoring the military sacrifice of World War I.
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Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar's statements on Israel return to spotlight
Local Jewish leaders say recent remarks contradict comments before election.
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