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Bay Bridge To Go Cashless

The change made in response to COVID-19 is expected to stick.




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Young Reopens City-Owned Reservoirs For Recreational Activities

In addition, residents can expect to see water bills in the mail.




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Co-Founder Of The Beach Boys Writes Song To Remind Us That Better Days Are Yet To Come

Mike Love has released a new song and video titled, "This Too Shall Pass."




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TRACKING: Coronavirus Cases In Maryland, See The Latest Numbers

The number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise.




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Weather: Cold, Windy Saturday

Meteorlogist Taylor Grenda has a look ahead to a chilly May weekend.




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Morning forecast: Sunny and chilly

Morning Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast




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Morning forecast: 61, cloudy, wet weather on the way

Morning Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast




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Afternoon forecast: 61, wet weather on the way

Afternoon Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast




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Twin Cities military flyover honors health care heroes

The Minnesota National Guard conducted statewide flyovers on Wednesday in recognition of those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic response.




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Megyn Kelly interviews Biden accuser Tara Reade

The former aide who has accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault has been interviewed by Megyn Kelly.




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Trump joins World War II vets at V-E Day ceremony

The seven veterans who took part at the wreath-laying ceremony were ages 96 to 100.




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Lamar Jackson Says He'll Be On Cover Of Next 'Madden' Game

The quarterback says he's not worried about the Madden Curse.




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Texting your vet? The future of pet care could be virtual visits

Texts, e-mails and video chats may become part of the future of pet care.




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Do you have enough time for the 4-second workout?

A study suggests short, high-intensity workouts may offset health risks caused by sitting.




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'Vida' and 'Never Have I Ever': shining examples of TV finally welcoming immigrants with open arms




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Ebola Patient Arrives In Maryland For Specialized Treatment

A Dallas nurse with Ebola has arrived in Maryland for treatment. Her plane landed Thursday night in Frederick.




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How You Could Join The Monopoly Millionaires Club

It's a new twist on the old jackpot game. Maryland Lottery Director Stephen Martino explains the key concept.




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Baltimore Company To Develop Human Trials Of Ebola Vaccine

Prospectus BioScience of Baltimore announced they'll get $8.6 million from the Department of Health and Human Services.




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Congressman Cummings Defends Ebola Response In NYC

Some members of Congress say the new Ebola infection in New York City is exposing flaws in the system and raising new concerns.




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Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next

Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next. “Florida’s solution for one potential crisis — the failure of nearly 100 elder-care facilities to comply with the state’s emergency power law, even as hurricane season approaches — is to allow the homes to pack all their residents … Continue reading Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next




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New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers

New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers. “At least 25,600 residents and workers have died from the coronavirus at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to a New York Times database. The virus so far has infected more … Continue reading New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers




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California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.

California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.. “Given that Italy’s is generally considered the world’s richest cultural heritage, maintenance of its historic monuments and museum, with exhibits dating from the early Neolithic era through today’s avantgarde, is costly. But with international tourism virtually at the end for an indefinite period because … Continue reading California Literary Review: What coronavirus costs to the Italian cultural heritage.




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Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu

Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu. “After Marilee Shapiro Asher was admitted to the hospital in mid-April sick with COVID-19, her daughter got a call from the doctor telling her she ought to get down there right away. Her mother likely had only 12 hours to live. ‘Well, … Continue reading Jerusalem Post: Meet the 107-year-old woman who survived the coronavirus and Spanish flu




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Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America

Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America. “It was Jan. 22, a day after the first case of covid-19 was detected in the United States, and orders were pouring into Michael Bowen’s company outside Fort Worth, some from … Continue reading Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America




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Dallas News: A Dallas blogger’s images of parked planes show just how far the airline industry has fallen

Dallas News: A Dallas blogger’s images of parked planes show just how far the airline industry has fallen. “Andy Luten usually takes pictures of planes in the air, taking off or landing. But in the depths of the COVID-19 downturn, the 37-year-old financial software consultant in Dallas wanted to put his hobby to work showing … Continue reading Dallas News: A Dallas blogger’s images of parked planes show just how far the airline industry has fallen




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‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)

Science Magazine: ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19. “Virologist Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, fell ill with COVID-19 in mid-March. He spent a week in a hospital and has been recovering at his home in London since. … Continue reading ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)




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BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy

BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy. “The news this week that the parent company of beloved preppy brand J.Crew and its hip millennial sister, Madewell, had filed for bankruptcy led to an outpouring of sadness from fans across social media. It also led to a stark revelation … Continue reading BuzzFeed News: The J.Crew Bankruptcy Has Exposed A Hard Truth About The Influencer Economy




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BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic

BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic. “Restaurant owners have long complained that fees charged by ordering platforms like Grubhub, often ranging from 15% to 30%, make orders less profitable, and sometimes unprofitable — but businesses have no choice but to use them if they want to … Continue reading BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic




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Corona Crisis: The numbers that really matter

Early on when the corona pandemic did start in China, the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) did start to build a dashboard to monitor the number of infected cases and the number of patients that died from the disease. The numbers are certainly taken with great care, but as soon as the virus spread outside China […]




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: A Ravens Poem

Josh Spiegel shares a special poem for Ravens fans who are still dealing with the loss to the Titans.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Coronavirus Blame Game

Josh Spiegel talks about the Coronavirus and unleashes a torrent of blame on China and its eating habits.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The State Of Our Union

While Democrats and Republicans have been divided for years, Josh Spiegel says, during the State of the Union speech, it was clear there's bipartisan support for despising each other.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Final Word On The Pugh Scandal

In a week that saw the release of former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's apology video and Pugh being sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and tax evasion, Josh Spiegel offers his wrap up on the Healthy Holly saga.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: My Problem With Hygiene Warnings

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, Josh Spiegel expresses his frustration with hygiene warnings from the government.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: Coronavirus Mixed Messages

Confused about Coronavirus? You’re not alone. Josh Spiegel gives many examples of the mixed messages that have been circulating.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: Stay At Home Problems

What's it like for Josh Spiegel to be ordered to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis? You might think it would be a dream come true for him. It's actually quite the opposite.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: A Trip To The Store

For the first time since the coronavirus crisis began, Josh Spiegel left home to go shopping. He was uneasy with the world he found.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: A Rant On Pandemic Cliches

In today's Commentary, Josh Spiegel shares his latest observations on the pandemic including the overwhelming number of cliches that he says have overwhelmed him.




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No arrests yet in Minneapolis double shooting that left girl, 16, injured

The suspect vehicle was described over the police scanner as a newer model Chevrolet Impala.




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Alleged serial rapist now charged in 9 cases in Minneapolis, Anoka County

Jory D. Wiebrand remains a suspect in a 2013 assault and robbery in Bunker Hills Park in Andover.




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Metro briefs: Robbinsdale to clean up apartment site polluted by former dry cleaning business




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Lawsuit: Southern Minnesota deputies conducted roadside cavity search of woman in freezing temperatures

The lawsuit, brought the ACLU, says Rock County deputies ignored Kelli Jo Torres' pleas to go to the station or hospital.




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St. Paul school board chairwoman critically ill from COVID-19

Marny Xiong, 31, joined the board in 2018 and is a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools.




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Thoroughbred Makeover Diaries Presented By Excel Equine: Horses Don’t Read The Script

Michael Wrona, the announcer at Los Alamitos Race Course and a great friend and mentor since I was a teenager and started broadcasting horse races 20 years ago, once told me, “The trouble with racehorses is they can't read scripts!” That line has stuck with me years later. It's a shame that horses don't always […]

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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: ‘Sometimes You Need To Take The Pride And Put It In The Back’

At just 33 years of age, Juan Alvarado was already among the top echelon of trainers in his native Dominican Republic. He had trained a Triple Crown winner, Dr. Calderon, in 1985, and had saddled the winners of some of the country's most prestigious stakes races. But in 1992, tragedy struck the local horse racing […]

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Weekend Lineup: No Derby, But Plenty Of Action At Oaklawn

Throughout the year, the NTRA will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America and beyond. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern). Full previews when available can be found through the link for each race. There may be no Kentucky Oaks or Kentucky Derby this weekend, but there is […]

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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: ‘Lucky’ Jake Olesiak Working Overtime At Fonner

The national attention focused on Fonner Park over the past month hasn't encouraged the Nebraska racetrack's perennial leading rider Jake Olesiak to quit his day job. Olesiak works 40 hours per week as a supervisor at an ethanol plant, E. Energy Adams, located near his home in Firth, nearly two hours away from Fonner in […]

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Discover Florida: The Florida Cracker Horse Is The Sunshine State’s Legacy

The following sponsored article is from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Nicole “Nikki” Fried, Commissioner. In 1521, on his second expedition to the New World, Juan Ponce De Leon brought a small herd of Andalusian horses and cattle to Charlotte Harbor near current day Fort Myers, Florida. These were the first horses and cattle […]

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Kentucky Derby Consignor Standings Presented By Keeneland: Charlatan Keeps Rewarding Denali Stud, Stonestreet Partnership

The partnership between breeder Stonestreet Farm and consignor Denali Stud has produced a bevy of top-dollar horses at auction, and Charlatan's eye-popping triumph in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby showed just what a high-priced offering from that union can do on the racetrack. Charlatan was offered by Denali Stud as agent for Stonestreet's “Bred and […]

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Police: Eight Shot, One Fatally At Cookouts In West Baltimore

Baltimore Police say multiple people were shot, at least one dead, at two cookouts on Edmondson Ave near North Warwick Ave on Sunday evening.