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Good afternoon! After Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., made a remark at a town meeting that God will take care of climate change, meteorologist Paul Douglas took notice. "God gave us free will: The ability to make wise, inspired decisions - or stupid, short-sighted, greedy choices." Douglas tweeted. He also lamented the now official withdrawal of the United States from the Paris climate accord, but said he's optimistic nonetheless because the falling price of renewable energy makes it a "rare no-brainer." | Forecast | Climate change
 

Objections raised over transgender guidance from state Education Department

Representatives of the Minnesota Family Council and other groups say they object to a "transgender toolkit" the department is developing, saying it "threatens student privacy, safety and dignity."

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Senate to hear from Comey; Dems raise new Session questions

The Senate intelligence committee announced Comey's appearance, and a Comey associate said he had been cleared to testify by Robert Mueller, another former FBI director now overseeing that investigation as special counsel.

Sheriff Stanek's son charged with possessing child porn, soliciting a minor

Ryan Stanek faces four felonies in connection with a police sting in mid-May.

Two bounty hunters, Minnesota fugitive killed in shoot out

Two bounty hunters and the fugitive from Minnesota that they were tracking were killed Tuesday night in a shoot out at an auto dealership in Greenville, Texas, authorities say.

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'Pink slime' trial begins, but it's the news media under the microscope

The icky name refers to cow trimmings added to ground beef to lower its fat content. In 2012 ABC News revealed the practice. Now a beef company's defamation suit for those reports is finally in court.

$3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline begins service

The $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline began shipping oil for customers on Thursday, as Native American tribes that opposed the project vowed to continue fighting. | Tribe officials acquitted in North Dakota pipeline protests

Already under pressure, Ivanka Trump's brand faces a new challenge

The disappearance of three activists at a Chinese factory that makes Ivanka's products is the kind of scandal companies like to avoid."

Authorities think Andover man killed parents, then himself

Deputies were dispatched to the home around 7 p.m. Wednesday for a welfare check after neighbor became concerned at the lack of activity there. They found the door unlocked and went inside to find three adults dead.

How juries are chosen

Jury selection began this week in the trial of St. Anthony office Jeronimo Yanez, who's charged in the killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop last July. As with any trial, the goal is to make sure the defendant gets a fair shake. | 74 Seconds

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