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18 minutes ago in Lifestyle

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

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Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.

17 hours ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

17 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.

18 hours ago in Education, Government, Local

Dusty Johnson Unveils “Strong Schools” Plan Focused on Education Funding and Skilled Trades

Gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a new “Strong Schools” education plan in Sioux Falls, outlining proposals to prioritize K-12 funding, boost student achievement, and expand skilled trade pathways.

19 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

AAA Survey Shows Strong Support for Tougher Impaired Driving Laws Despite Risky Habits

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A new AAA Foundation survey shows most American drivers support tougher impaired-driving laws and vehicle safety technology, even as risky behaviors like impaired and distracted driving remain common.