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Severe Storms Hit Midwest with Snow, Ice, Winds
Storms packing rain, snow and dangerous winds raked the Midwest and spawned a possible tornado near St. Louis that prompted an emergency declaration from Missouri's governor.
Butler, Francoeur Homer As Royals Beat Twins 3-0
Wade Davis pitched out of bases loaded jams in the first two innings, Billy Butler and Jeff Francoeur homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series.
Clippers Beat Wolves 111-95 For 31st Home Win
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led seven players in double figures with 19 points apiece, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-95 on Wednesday night for their franchise-record 31st home win of the season.
No Panic in North Korea Despite Talk of Missile Test
The prospect of a North Korean missile test is "considerably high," South Korea's foreign minister told lawmakers Wednesday as Pyongyang calmly prepared to mark the April 15 birthday of its founder, historically a time when it seeks to draw the world's attention with dramatic displays of military power.
Students Describe Bloody Scene at Texas College
A 20-year-old student who told police he had fantasized for years about stabbing people to death went on a rampage with a knife at a suburban Houston community college, hurting more than a dozen people, authorities said.
Hossa, Emery Carry Blackhawks To 1-0 Win Over Wild
Marian Hossa’s unassisted goal late in the second period lifted the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks to their fifth win in six games, 1-0 over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
Guthrie Solid Again As Royals Top Twins 7-4
Jeremy Guthrie won his career-best seventh straight decision, dating to last season, and Alcides Escobar had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 Tuesday night. Joe Mauer, Josh Willingham and Eduardo Escobar each hit solo homers to keep the Twins close.
Bond Reduced for Rhiannon White, Mother of 3 Kids Killed in Fire
A Sioux Falls woman charged with drug possession and child neglect after a fire that killed her three children might be able to leave jail under a new set of bond conditions.
Thousands without Power in Sioux Falls Due to Ice Storm
Over 10,000 residents are without power due to a combination of wind and ice on power lines.
Senator Tim Johnson Announces Support for Same-sex Marriage
Sen. Tim Johnson has announced that he has decided to support same-sex marriage legislation.