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Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes 08/14/2024 04:18pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota announced Wednesday that they plan to conduct a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient, w Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza overnight, Palestinians say 08/14/2024 03:29pm • Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday killed at least 17 people, including five children and their parents. The strikes came on the eve of new talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire in the 10-month war. The United States, Qatar and Egypt ar Family of man killed by Connecticut police officer files lawsuit, seeks federal probe of department 08/14/2024 03:26pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The family of a man fatally shot by a Connecticut police officer as he tried to flee in a stolen car while being attacked by a police dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit and called Wednesday for a federal civil rights investigation of the department. The mother and sister Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds 08/14/2024 03:05pm • HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania drivers were pulled over and cited by state police last year at roughly comparable rates for various races and ethnicities, according to information about 450,000 vehicle stops that was made public on Wednesday. “The findings across multiple analyses demonstrated Contenders in key Wisconsin Senate race come out swinging after primaries 08/14/2024 02:14pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican millionaire businessman Eric Hovde and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin are wasting no time going after one another. Hovde easily captured the GOP nomination on Tuesday, officially setting the field in Wisconsin's closely watched Senate race. The seat in battleground W A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’ 08/14/2024 02:08pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts. But there could be a problem: The ballot question doesn't me Kosovo's premier calls for full reopening of key bridge in flashpoint city. But the West is wary 08/14/2024 01:55pm • PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister called on Wednesday for the full reopening of a bridge in the flashpoint city of Mitrovica, saying it would be another step toward free movement and not a threat to anyone. But Western powers are wary it could increase tensions. The bridge has been The Taliban are celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans 08/14/2024 01:35pm • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power Wednesday at a former U.S. air base in Afghanistan, but there was no mention of the country’s hardships or promises to help the struggling population. Under blue skies and blazing sunshine at the Bagr 3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court 08/14/2024 01:06pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The appeals are just beginning for disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is almost three years into a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murdaugh's appeal of his murder convictio Elliott seeks 10 of the 15 board seats at Southwest in bid to strengthen the airline's performance 08/14/2024 12:54pm • DALLAS (AP) — Elliott Investment Management is launching a proxy fight with Southwest Airlines and plans to nominate 10 candidates for the 15-member board of an the airline where performance has lagged behind competitors. The hedge fund said late Tuesday that naming a slate of director candidates Amazon launches big expansion of program to provide affordable housing in Northern Virginia 08/14/2024 12:53pm • This content is sponsored by Amazon. Amazon has deepened its commitment to affordable housing in Northern Virginia, where new projects are providing homes for workers in the region who often find costs are out of reach. The company’s Housing Equity Fund recently announced it is adding $1 Sports on TV for Thursday, Aug. 15 08/14/2024 12:50pm • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Aug. 15 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN'S) 5:30 a.m. (Friday) FS2 — AFL: Sydney at Essendon COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN'S) 7 p.m. BTN — Texas Tech at Penn St. GOLF 7 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour: The D+D Real Czech Masters, First Pick-Six: Freshmen still can make major impact in portal era. These newcomers merit your attention 08/14/2024 11:54am • Even with looser transfer restrictions making it easier for programs to fill holes with upperclassmen, true freshmen still find a way to make an impact each season. Seven of the last eight seasons, at least one true freshman has made the Associated Press All-America team. The trend continued last ye Edmunds: The pros and cons of buying a hybrid vehicle or plug-in hybrid 08/14/2024 11:51am • If you’re ready to move on from a purely gasoline-fueled vehicle but you’re not ready to go fully electric, you have two choices. You can get a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid vehicle. But which one is best? The experts at Edmunds will help you decide. Hybrid Pros and Cons A hybrid electric vehicle h Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem 08/14/2024 10:54am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.-Mexico border just a few months into his administration, tapped his second-in-command to help address the influx — a decision that has exposed Vice President Kamala Harris to one of