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DESCRIPTION: Thursday marks a plea deadline for John Turscak, a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who is charged with stabbing Derek Chauvin, the police officer convicted in George Floyd's death, while the two were housed at an Arizona lockup. Turscak told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because of his notoriety for killing Floyd. ON MERITS.
ON MERITS: By 06/18/2026 04:00 p.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Twins go for a sweep in Texas after the three-game series was paused for a day because of a World Cup game next door. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins. 300 words.
UPCOMING: By 06/18/2026 01:35 p.m. CDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Vikings drafted Jake Golday in the second round with an eye on his versatility as an off-ball linebacker with the capability of moving to the edge. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. 500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 06/18/2026 03:00 p.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip some public buses with facial recognition cameras capable of detecting whether any passenger appears on a list of banned riders or missing persons. Supporters and opponents alike view the effort as a major litmus test for tapping the AI-powered software on a U.S. public transportation system.
UPCOMING: By 06/18/2026 11:01 a.m. CDT, ('Alternate(backslash)xa0Headlines', 'Photo', 'Text')
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DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. 150 words, more on merits.
UPCOMING: By 06/18/2026 06:40 p.m. CDT, ('Text')
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DESCRIPTION: As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Native Americans see a milestone of resilience amid a complex history of displacement, forced assimilation and surprisingly deep patriotism. More Native Americans have served in the U.S. military than any other group, yet Old Glory stirs mixed emotions — and a fresh chance to tell a more unvarnished story.
UPCOMING: By 06/18/2026 07:00 a.m. CDT, ('Photo', 'Text', 'Video', 'DigitalPlans', 'Alternate(backslash)xa0Headlines')
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