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Hearing in Minnesota will determine if man imprisoned for murder was wrongfully convicted 11/29/2023 02:35pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man serving life in prison for a deadly 2004 flower shop robbery has gone before a judge reexamining his conviction and delivered a simple message: “I’m innocent 100 percent.” Marvin Haynes, 35, has spent nearly two decades behind bars for the shooting death of Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper 11/29/2023 02:28pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix. The report caused panic and forced tens of thousands to rely on bottled water. The Algeria passes law to protect media freedom. Others used to imprison journalists remain on the books 11/29/2023 01:11pm • ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria's National Council passed a new media law that officials hailed as a major victory for the country's journalists as concerns about press freedoms have plagued President Abdelmajid Tebboune's first term in office. The new law repeals the country's “press offense” GM says it can handle rising labor costs as it announces huge share buyback and dividend increase 11/29/2023 01:09pm • DETROIT (AP) — Clearly frustrated with its languishing share price, General Motors on Wednesday announced a massive stock buyback plan, raised its dividend and told investors it can absorb increased labor costs from a six-week autoworkers strike. The Detroit company said it lost production of 95,0 Kuwait's ruling emir, 86, was hospitalized due to emergency health problem but is reportedly stable 11/29/2023 11:16am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait was hospitalized Wednesday “due to an emergency health problem” but later reported to be in stable condition, renewing longstanding concerns over his health since he became ruler in 2020. The report by the state-run KUNA ne Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say 11/29/2023 09:39am • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain went into effect Wednesday, when authorities in Catalonia said that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months. Catalonia is suffering its worst drought on record with reserv Brock Boeser scores 2 goals as Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim Ducks 3-1 11/29/2023 02:04am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser scored twice to help the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Tuesday night. Elias Pettersson snapped a third-period tie as Vancouver improved to 3-4 in its last seven games. Thatcher Demko stopped 30 shots. Ryan Strome scored for Anaheim, DC area feels cold snap smackdown with chilly morning temperatures 11/28/2023 11:58pm • If you like winterlike temperatures, the last few days have been your cup of tea. However, you just might have to take that cup inside on Wednesday if you want to keep it warm. Here's what you need to know. The D.C. region will continue to feel a widespread cold snap with temperatures starting in Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists 11/28/2023 11:46pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen ’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. Wallen’s hit emerged as the country song with t Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump 11/28/2023 11:34pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide coalition of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donal 41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India 11/28/2023 09:52pm • UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — Forty-one construction workers emerged dazed and smiling late Tuesday from a collapsed tunnel where they had been stranded the last 17 days — a happy ending to an ordeal that had gripped India and involved a massive rescue operation that overcame several setbacks. Locals With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed 11/28/2023 08:23pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas and Israel released more hostages and prisoners under terms of a fragile cease-fire that held for a fifth day Tuesday as international mediators in Qatar worked to extend the truce. The United States urged Israel to better protect Palestinian civilians in Gaz What to Know About Brutalism: 2024's Hot New Trend 11/28/2023 07:00pm • Those searching for homes or home design ideas in 2024 are likely to hear one word over and over: brutalism. According to Zillow's predictions of emerging home trends in 2024, brutalism is a style to watch. While the name conjures up an image of severity, this design concept is rooted in calming, na What Is the Outlook for Retirement in 2024? 11/28/2023 07:00pm • In 2024, factors such as inflation and two years of stagnation in the S&P 500 index, despite short-term rallies, have the potential to affect retirement. Inflation, mediocre equity market performance and the risk associated with poor returns in early retirement are among the factors retirees sho Vikings to weigh options at quarterback during the bye 11/28/2023 06:37pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joshua Dobbs’ arrival and sudden emergence as the Vikings quarterback helped save Minnesota’s season. After a turnover-filled performance in Monday’s 12-10 loss to Chicago, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell will evaluate if Dobbs will be the starter coming out of the team�