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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

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A First Alert Sunday — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL

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A First Alert Sunday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday’s First Alert Weather Day brings a slight chance of an isolated heavy downpours, which could create ponding or flash flooding of low-lying areas. And this is the last day of the current stretch of cloudy and stormy days. Much drier air returns after a cold front moves...

Farmers Market Sunday Forecast — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL

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Farmers Market Sunday Forecast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday’s First Alert Weather Day brings a slight chance of isolated heavy downpours, which could create ponding or flash flooding of low-lying areas. Be prepared to move indoors when lightning develops!Lakewood Ranch Farmer’s Market is located at Waterside Place, 1651...

Firefighter’s toddler son dies after he and his father hit by car while window-shopping — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL

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Firefighter’s toddler son dies after he and his father hit by car while window-shopping

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) - A Georgia boy who was just shy of turning 2 died after he and his father were hit by a car while window-shopping in a shopping center parking lot, police say.Samuel Skelton, a Gainesville firefighter, and his 22-month-old son, Knox Skelton, were window-shopping...

Agents tear-gas protesters after group blocks ICE vehicles — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL

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Agents tear-gas protesters after group blocks ICE vehicles

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A group of protesters confronted federal agents working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oregon on Saturday morning, according to police.At 9:30 a.m., federal agents reported to the Salem Police Department that about 30 people had surrounded their...

'Cyberpunk 2077' live-action film adaptation is in development — WFLA Statewide

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'Cyberpunk 2077' live-action film adaptation is in development

The game was a huge success after its highly anticipated 2020 release, selling more than 40 million copies.

Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength — WFLA Statewide

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Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength

Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast.

Tornadoes spotted across multiple counties as severe weather from Isaias remains — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL

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Tornadoes spotted across multiple counties as severe weather from Isaias remains

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - Tornadoes are blamed for damage in at least three Central Savannah River Area counties Saturday, sparking warnings across the CSRA as severe weather spun off from Hurricane Isaias.A tornado warning was in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Aiken and Saluda counties. As...

Today: Currently 79F, High 90F, Low 80F, Mostly Cloudy — NBC 6 Weather South Florida

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Today: Currently 79F, High 90F, Low 80F, Mostly Cloudy

Summary: Details: Mostly Cloudy, High 90F, Low 80F, Humidity 72, Precipitation 20, Wind 10mph

‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days — South China Morning Post

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‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days

A woman from southwestern China has climbed five famous mountains in five provinces in five days, earning widespread admiration on social media. The climber, surnamed Peng, began her journey in her hometown of Guiyang, Guizhou province, on September 23, the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported. She...

How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight — South China Morning Post

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How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

Taiwan’s military is grappling with a worsening manpower shortage, with its volunteer staffing rate remaining below the 80 per cent target for a third consecutive year and concerns mounting over the impact on combat readiness, according to the island’s legislature. The shortages extend deep into...

U-Mary, BSC swept on volleyball courts — Bismarck Tribune

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U-Mary, BSC swept on volleyball courts

U-Mary hit the road for their latest weekend of volleyball games while Bismarck State returned home for a pair of matches at the Bavendick Center.

PCF Sparkletots to double spending on staff development to S$20 million over 3 years — CNA Singapore

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PCF Sparkletots to double spending on staff development to S$20 million over 3 years

Teachers will have their administrative workload reduced and get a checklist for supporting children with diverse learning needs.

Facing $18 million in repairs, Moorhead Public Housing Agency considers selling high-rise — The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

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Facing $18 million in repairs, Moorhead Public Housing Agency considers selling high-rise

MOORHEAD — After repeated safety and building issues, the Moorhead Public Housing Agency is considering selling its downtown high-rise. River View Heights, a low-income public housing building in downtown Moorhead, has been fraught with water, elevator and safety issues. The building needs around...

NHC watching a spot of development in the Western Atlantic — News4JAX Local

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NHC watching a spot of development in the Western Atlantic

An elongated area of low pressure centered about 100 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing a large but disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms extending from near those islands southward for several hundred miles. Some development of this system is possible during the next...

Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia's tech infrastructure, damaging third data center in 4 days — WESH 2 Orlando

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Ukraine steps up strikes on Russia's tech infrastructure, damaging third data center in 4 days

A Ukrainian drone attack shut down a data center run by Russian technology giant Yandex, the company said Sunday, the third strike on its facilities in four days as Kyiv widens its campaign against infrastructure inside Russia

Storms fade as skies gradually clear in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia — News4JAX Local

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Storms fade as skies gradually clear in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia

A few showers and thunderstorms could linger through early afternoon, but most areas should be drying out as the day goes on. A strong storm can’t be ruled out, with gusty winds and locally heavy rain possible.Skies should gradually clear, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s. Tonight looks...

Nepal floods: 10 missing, 6 bridges washed away as Budhi Gandaki river overflows | What we know — Mint India

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Nepal floods: 10 missing, 6 bridges washed away as Budhi Gandaki river overflows | What we know

Nearly 35 houses in the Painyu and Bagar areas of Chumnubri Rural Municipality’s Ward 3 were swept away.

Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election — WPLG Local 10

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Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election

PRAGUE (AP) — A political group led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faced a strong challenge from the opposition in the Czech Republic’s first round of voting to fill one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, according to the final results released on Sunday.With all the votes...

Retail bosses ramp up pressure on Healey to cut ‘ridiculous’ tax burden — City AM

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Retail bosses ramp up pressure on Healey to cut ‘ridiculous’ tax burden

The bosses of Marks Spencer and John Lewis have piled further pressure on the government to slash the “ridiculous” tax burden facing high street firms. Stuart Machin, chief executive of M S, called on Chancellor John Healey to “restore hope” within the retail industry by turning a corner from...