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Minneapolis-St. Paul: 5 free things for visitors 07/03/2014 10:47am • DOUG GLASS Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Like many places that endure long, difficult winters, Minnesota comes alive when the weather warms up. So many people from the Twin Cities -- as Minneapolis and St. Paul are known -- head to lakes in northern parts of the state that the city's attracti Ahead of July 4th, East Coast eyes tropical storm 07/03/2014 04:56am • EMERY P. DALESIO Associated Press RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) -- As one of the year's busiest travel weekends approaches, so does another visitor: Tropical Storm Arthur, expected to grow into a hurricane by the Fourth of July and hit most harshly at North Carolina's Outer Banks, a popular getaway spot of th Ahead of July 4th, East Coast eyes tropical storm 07/03/2014 02:28am • NWS' Strong: Riptides the biggest threats for Del., Md. beaches WASHINGTON -- Tropical Storm Arthur will most likely graduate to hurricane strength overnight on Wednesday, and while it most likely won't hit the D.C. region hard, it could easily make a different impact on the Delaware and Ma Ahead of July 4th, storm nears popular NC coast 07/02/2014 05:20pm • CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Stores on North Carolina's Outer Banks are seeing a run on generators, lanterns and flashlights, as Tropical Storm Arthur approaches. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane by Friday -- the Fourth of July -- and the Outer Banks could be the area that is hit the harde Recalls raise questions about ignition switches 07/02/2014 10:42am • DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writers DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors issued a new round of recalls for faulty ignition switches this week, but the company says the problem is different than the ignition switch defect that sparked recalls in February. At the same time, Chrysler is recalling vehicles for a s Ahead of July 4th, a tropical storm off Florida 07/02/2014 05:22am • From ABC7's Steve Rudin: All eyes remain focused on Tropical Storm Arthur as it slowly churns and develops off the east coast of Florida. Intensity and speed Wednesday will likely be 50 mph with movement to the northwest at 2 mph. The storm will rapidly develop late Wednesday night as it moves Rental Report: When And How You Should Start Your Apartment Search 07/01/2014 10:15am • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. In the DC Cuba: Just 50 cars sold in 6 months under new law 06/30/2014 08:35pm • ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Just 50 automobiles and four motorcycles have been sold in Cuba in the nearly six months since a new law took effect that let islanders buy vehicles from state-run dealerships without a special permit for the first time in decades, authorities said Mo Hawaii board advances $1B telescope pending review 06/30/2014 07:30pm • CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) -- Hawaii's Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved a sublease for a $1.3 billion telescope that would be one of the world's largest, but the approval is on hold until the board hears objections in a separate review process.The board met Friday Young and single? D.C.'s for you 06/30/2014 10:03am • The District comes in at No. 3 on a its of Top 10 Cities for Singles. Rental apartment search site Rent.com bases its list on safety, concentration of single adults 20 and older, overall population, nightlife activity, variety of dining and dining frequency, and concentration of coffee shops. Only S New veterinarian appointed to horse racing board 06/30/2014 10:00am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed a new veterinarian representative to the Maryland Horse Industry Board.O'Malley announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Odian to succeed Dr. John Lee, who has been a board member for 10 years.The board represents the state's equine industry. Albuquerque police sued over fatal camper shooting 06/28/2014 04:40pm • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The family of a homeless camper fatally shot by Albuquerque police in a shooting that generated national outcry and protests throughout the city, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Friday and is seeking to force the department to make dramatic reforms.The lawsuit filed in state Feds probe Nissan cars for unwanted acceleration 06/28/2014 12:00pm • TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) -- The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that a trim panel can cause unwanted acceleration in Nissan Versa small cars.The probe covers about 360,000 Nissan Versa and Versa Note subcompacts from the 2012 through 2014 model years.T Hornets' Hairston looks to put mistakes behind him 06/27/2014 03:52pm • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Charlotte Hornets shooting guard P.J. Hairston said he's learned from his past mistakes and believes his off-the-court problems are behind him.Hairston, the 26th overall pick in the NBA draft, said Friday at introductory press conference that he "f Analysts predict slower June sales for GM 06/27/2014 10:40am • DETROIT (AP) -- A number of analysts are predicting that General Motors' June U.S. sales will underperform the overall auto industry, putting the company in danger of losing market share at a critical time.GM has issued 44 recalls covering 20 million cars and trucks this year as it undergoes a top-t