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Dangers of Driving on Flooded Roads Video included

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When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do? More>>

Water In Basements Is Keeping Cleaning Companies Busy

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Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. More>>

No Charges Yet in Accident Video included

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The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring More>>

Rain Problems Adding Up Video included

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A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been More>>

State Park Low on Water Video included

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The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left More>>

Bus Fire Video included

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A bus traveling from Montana to Minnesota caught fire near Williston last night, forcing the passengers to scramble to safety. A company official says the Jefferson Lines bus had 20 people on board when More>>

Student Spotlight: Bishop Ryan Video included

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Caps and gowns were the order of the day yesterday at Bishop Ryan High School. But before we send the grads off, we want to introduce you to the valedictorians of the class. Here are Abbey Steckler and More>>

Fatal Crash Near Carpio

IDs in Carpio Crash

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A head-on collision near Carpio left no survivors Sunday afternoon.

40-year-old John Ozbolt of Tallahassee was driving a pickup truck that was passing a semi on Highway 52.
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Rain Beneficial to Oliver County Video included

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Sarah Gustin's interview with Oliver County Extension Agent, Rick Schmidt on rainfall.  More>>

Radioactive Waste

Radioactive Waste

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With the oil industry being a large part of North Dakota living, dumping the radioactive waste has become an issue. Members of the newly formed Energy Industry Waste Coalition, or EIWC, met today to discuss More>>

Eye on Health: Skin Cancer

Eye on Health: Skin Cancer Video included

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As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather, it's a good time to remind you about the sun's radiation --- and the most common cancer. Carla Burbidge has the story in this week's Eye on Health. Sunscreen More>>

Student Spotlight: Dunseith

Student Spotlight: Dunseith Video included

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Time to meet our featured high school senior of the day in our Student Spotlight. Tonight we go to Dunseith to meet Lucas Belgrade - the top senior for 2013. (Lucas Belgrade, Dunseith Senior) "I'd have More>>

Flooded Interstate Near Jamestown Video included

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Two westbound semi trailers were swept off the road and had to be pulled out early Sunday, and some eastbound vehicles were stranded until the water receded enough to let them proceed. More>>

Freedom Riders Support Family in Need Video included

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A freedom ride was canceled due to the rainy conditions, but a barbecue, silent auction and fundraiser for a family in need went on as scheduled. More>>

Emergency Preparedness in Church Video included

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Pastor Carr has been here for four years, and says recent events around the country led him to want this plan as part of their service. More>>

Church Youth Band Surprises Family With Donation Video included

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They are walking outside in the rain to drop off money raised for the Nelson family--who lost their home to a fire just down the road. More>>

Hoofin' it for a Cure

Hoofin' it for a Cure Video included

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Hundreds of people from all over the country came together today to ride horses for cancer. The fifth annual "Hoofin' it For a Cure" fundraiser was held today in Roseglen. The idea came when Rosedale More>>

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Student Spotlight: St. John

Student Spotlight: St. John Video included

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He has hopes of becoming a doctor someday. Let's meet Seth Brien the top graduate at St. John High School in tonight's Student Spotlight. (Seth Brien, St. John Senior) "It's a small community so there's More>>

Coming Soon, "Alex Town": Helping Kids Heal Video included

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A local health care provider says if you're a child and you have to be in the hospital, your stay should be as fun as possible.   "Take a big breath.  Go.  Good job." They're any hospital's smallest More>>

Daily Horse Race Betting Comes to Town Video included

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Everyday, around the world, there's a horse race somewhere.  Now, a few local bar owners bring the excitement of live betting and today's Preakness to town.     Newly-installed kiosks allowed customers More>>

Bismarck Police Investigate Report of Missing Person Video included

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According to the Bismarck police department, 18-year-old John Swain has not been heard from since last Saturday (May 11th). More>>

Accident Followup Video included

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Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident at the intersection where the Highway 2-52 and Highway 83 bypass come together west of Minot. Eight vehicles were involved resulting in one person More>>

Student Spotlight: Minot HS Video included

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Update On New Schools In Bismarck Video included

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School is just about out for the summer in Bismarck, but construction will continue to be in full swing, building three new schools. More>>

Lumberjacks Athlete Killed in Chicago Video included

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A Dakota College at Bottineau athlete was killed in a drive-by shooting in his native Chicago this week. 19-year-old Dashamone, or DeShaun, McCarty was riding in the back seat of a car with friends More>>

Jack Sjol Remembered Video included

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It was a tip from the public that led authorities to find the body of Williston rancher Jack Sjol. Family members say the caller sent investigators to this garbage pile southeast of Williston on Wednesday More>>

Arbor Day at Annie's House Video included

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A birthday is a time to remember those no longer with us. Ann Nelson's 'bucket list' inspired "Annie's House" at Bottineau Winter Park last fall --- and while trees were not on Ann's list, her mother More>>

Høstfest Tickets on Sale Video included

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Tickets were being gobbled up for Hostfest today faster then lutefisk disappears at the annual Scandinavian festival in Minot... Today was the official sale date for the Great Hall entertainment line-up, More>>

Around Town -- May 17, 2013 Video included

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A full-blown construction boom is underway in Dickinson -- in this week's "Around Town." All the way from Newport News, Virginia, comes Ferguson -- a wholesale plumbing and HVAC supplier serving construction More>>

Judge to Decide if Polygraph Exams Can Be Used in Synthetic Drug Case

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Case could be first to allow polygraph exams as evidence in trial.  More>>

Piglets Born South of Sterling Video included

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It's a farm animal you don't hear much about in western North Dakota. But Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin tracked some pigs down and takes you inside the pig barn for a peak at some of it's newest members. It's More>>

Fatal Accident Video included

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A tragic accident occurred tonight on the 2 & 52 bypass west of Minot near Behms Truck Stop claiming at least one life.  More>>

Bismarck Drivers React To Gas Prices Video included

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North Dakota drivers filling up are part of history. Gas prices hit a record high today.


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Smoke Free Playgrounds In Bismarck Video included

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Smokers will need to stay at least 20 feet from playgrounds in Bismarck, after the Bismarck Park board approves a request for smoke free playgrounds. More>>

Missing Man Case Now Homicide Video included

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The case of a missing Williston-area rancher is now officially a murder investigation. The state medical examiner confirmed Thursday that a body found Tuesday morning southeast of Williston is Jack Sjol. The More>>

Gas Prices Jump Video included

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Gas prices are on the rise and they have been shooting up quickly across North Dakota this week. Today several gas stations around Minot were bumping up the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline to four More>>

Koeser Reaction to USGS Projections Video included

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New estimates that there is twice as much oil waiting to be recovered in the Williston Basin are cause for a bright economic outlook in Williston. The assessment placed the estimate at 7.4 billion barrels More>>

Oil Patch Cleanup Continues Video included

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Oil and gas companies are making an effort to clean up the streets, one patch at a time. Today was Tioga's turn to get cleaned up. Pick Up the Patch is a program started by the North Dakota Petroleum More>>

Radioactive Waste Meeting Planned Video included

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Radioactive material is being dumped illegally in North Dakota. That's what the head of the Dakota Resource Council says. Don Morrison says the naturally-occurring radioactive materials from oil wells More>>

Senior Hip Day Video included

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Were you a part of "senior skip day" at your high school? At Minot High School, they don't have such a thing - they have "senior HIP day." And the hip seniors were having some fun outside the classroom More>>

Business - MAY 16 Video included

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Northwest Tire has called Minot home for more than two decades...and now that home is growing. This location right next to the current Northwest Tire will more than double the footprint of the business. More>>

Student Spotlight: Trinity Christian Video included

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She's interested in chemical engineering in her future. And she's at the top of her class at Trinity Christian School in Williston. Let's meet Jasmine Kreft in our Student Spotlight. (Jasmine Kreft, More>>

Expert Says Refineries to Blame for High Gas Prices Video included

Gas prices hit a record in North Dakota in 2008, when the price for a gallon of gas was around four-dollars-and-8 cents. That record is in the dust. According to Gasbuddy.com, drivers at some stations More>>

Missing Rancher Body ID'd - Suspect Charged With Murder Video included

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The case of a missing Williston-area rancher is now officially a murder investigation. The state medical examiner confirmed Thursday that a body found Tuesday morning southeast of Williston is Jack Sjol. The More>>

Bismarck Woman Faces Down Breast Cancer Video included

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A double mastectomy -- when you don't even have cancer?  Actress Angelina Jolie shocked many this week by doing just that.  How common is this and how concerned should we be? "Emotionally, you face More>>

Gas Prices Jump

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Gas prices are on the rise and they have been shooting up quickly across North Dakota this week. Today several gas stations around Minot were bumping up the price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline to four More>>

Oil Estimate to Push Williston Further Video included

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New estimates that there is twice as much oil waiting to be recovered in the Williston Basin are cause for a bright economic outlook in Williston. The assessment placed the estimate at 7.4 million barrels More>>

Grano Bridge Closed for Repairs Video included

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Emergency bridge repairs done after the 2011 flood didn't hold up in Grano. The Grano Bridge along County Road 26 is closed for a new round of emergency repairs. Renville County Emergency Manager Kristy More>>

Meeting Set on Radioactive Waste Video included

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Radioactive material is being dumped illegally in North Dakota. That's what the head of the Dakota Resource Council says. Don Morrison says the naturally-occurring radioactive materials from oil wells More>>

Senior "Hip" Day Video included

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Were you a part of "senior skip day" at your high school? At Minot High School, they don't have such a thing - they have "senior HIP day." And the hip seniors were having some fun outside the classroom More>>

Business Beat 5/16 Video included

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Northwest Tire has called Minot home for more than two decades...and now that home is growing. This location right next to the current Northwest Tire will more than double the footprint of the business. More>>

Student Spotlight: Trinity Christian Video included

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She's interested in chemical engineering in her future. And she's at the top of her class at Trinity Christian School in Williston. Let's meet Jasmine Kreft in our Student Spotlight. (Jasmine Kreft, More>>

Gas Prices Expected to Hit Record Highs

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Gas prices increase .24 in two days.  More>>

Bismarck Attorney New State Labor Commissioner

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Governor Dalrymple appoints new Labor Commissioner More>>

Woman Reports Intruder in Her Bedroom

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A 22-year-old Bismarck woman says she woke to find an intruder kneeling by her bed Wednesday morning. The woman says her father and son were sleeping on a couch in the living room and had cracked open More>>

Body Still Not Identified Video included

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A man whose body was found during a search near Williston yesterday died of a gunshot wound. That's what officials with the Williams County Sheriff's department said today, while they wait for word on More>>

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Video included

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Day after day law enforcement officers risk their lives to protect civilians. Today some of the finest law enforcement officers in Minot received some well earned recognition for a job well done. Officers More>>

Boys-Girls Ranch Receives Award Video included

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One organization is hoping to make Minot a healthier place to live and wants to reward those who are attempting to do the same. Minot Area Team Wellness presented its "Moving More, Eating Smarter" Award More>>

X Factor/ Anti-Bullying Campaign Video included

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A Westhope girl is in Denver right now, hoping her trip will make her famous across the nation. She's waiting for word about making the list of contestants for a talent show broadcast on Fox Television. Emily More>>

Student Spotlight: Plentywood Video included

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Tonight's Student Spotlight feature takes us to Montana to meet the top graduate from Plentywood High School. Here's Logan Tangedal. (Logan Tangedal, Plentywood Senior) "I've been involved in a lot of More>>

$500,000 Damage in Accidental Bismarck Apartment Fire Video included

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A nearly 100 year old Bismarck apartment building catches fire this morning forcing residents and several area businesses to evacuate. Workers welding pipe accidentally started the fire. More>>

Remembering North Dakota's Fallen Officers

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61 North Dakota law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice while on the job.

This afternoon those brave officers are remembered at a Peace Officer Memorial Service at the state Captiol.
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Attorney General Speaks About Lawsuit Challenging Abortion Law

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An abortion rights group says it has filed its first lawsuit challenging one fo the state's anti-abortion laws. More>>

Scandinavian Ritual Observed As Construction Milestone Reached in Dickinson

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Signing of the beam.  What does it mean?  Construction of the new Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic reaches a three-month milestone -- and a modern tradition is embraced.  Team members put Sharpies to More>>

200 Rigs Expected for Summer in ND

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Oil Production Continues to Set Records Despite March Weather More>>

Strong Argument for Wearing a Seatbelt

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Here's a crane holding up a several- thousand pound vehicle--by seat belt webbing material.  The display is easy for all drivers to see from a very busy 7th street in Bismarck.  The North Dakota Department of Transportation is also trying to veer young people into getting into the habit of buckling up early on. More>>

Apartment Fire Contained Downtown Video included

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Around 75 responders battled the flames coming from an apartment building, starting at around 10:30 Wednesday morning. More>>

Harmon Lake Residents Take On Industrial Development -- and Win Video included

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In 2009 Harmon Lake was filled north of Mandan and homes soon flooded the area.  Now, the future of development there is in the hands of the County Commission.  Businesses want to move in -- and homeowners More>>

Fire Burns Miles Of Land Near Temvik Video included

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A fire started by a tractor disc ends up burning miles of land near Temvik, south of Hazelton.


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Dunn County Close to Hiring New Sheriff Video included

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Dunn county is an area of oil country that is booming with truck traffic, oil production and road construction, but residents are currently without a sheriff. More>>

County Applies For State Buyout Money

Ward County is putting in a request for 14.6 million dollars of state funds for buyouts of flooded property. Commissioners this morning received information on the request from Ryan Ackerman of Ackerman-Estvold More>>

FEMA Wants Ramstad Rebuilt in Current Location

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A plan to rebuild the flood-wrecked Ramstad Middle School on Minot's north hill is not winning support from FEMA. More>>

Canadian Water Releases Begin

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Significant water releases have begun from Rafferty and Alameda Reservoirs in Saskatchewan.
    The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority announced it began releases yesterday, in an effort to make space in the reservoir for potentially-high spring snow melt and runoff.
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  • Minot/Williston News

  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:22:53 GMT
    The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
    The investigation continues into the fatal accident on Minot's southwest edge Thursday evening. A semi plowed into several vehicles stopped at a red light along the bypass, killing one person and injuring
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:21:15 GMT
    A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
    A barrage of rain for the past few days is dampening the chances of farmers likelihood of a full harvest. Minot is already over a full inch of rain higher than the May average, most of which has been
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:40 GMT
    The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
    The level of Lake Sakakawea has risen slightly in the past few days - as heavy rains run off into the lake. But the big lake is still about eight feet lower than it was one year ago. And that has left
  • Bismarck/Mandan News

  • Monday, May 20 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:40:14 GMT
    When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do? "It's just kind of surreal, considering that we've
    When a flooded road is closed, it forces drivers to take an alternate route, but if you see water rushing over a road and it's open, what do you do?
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:49:14 GMT
    Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements. Advanced Cleaning and Restoration has been working non stop since 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Bob Fettig says the
    Some people in the Bismarck/Mandan area are busy cleaning water out of their basements.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:42:32 GMT
    Sarah Gustin reports from Oliver County near Center. The area has received nearly 4 inches of rain since Friday. Sarah interviews Oliver County Extension Agent Rick Schmidt on the benefit of the rainfall
    Sarah Gustin's interview with Oliver County Extension Agent, Rick Schmidt on rainfall. 
  • Local Sports

  • This week the University of Mary Track team is sending 9 athletes to the National meet in Pueblo, Colorado.That includes the fastest man at U Mary-- Tray Lide.Jon Schaeffer has more on what Lide has overcome
    This week the University of Mary Track team is sending 9 athletes to the National meet in Pueblo, Colorado.That includes the fastest man at U Mary-- Tray Lide.Jon Schaeffer has more on what Lide has overcome
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:55 GMT
    Sports 5-20
    Sports 5-20
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  • Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday...
    Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to...
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    A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...
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    White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's...

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