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IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–ELECTION 2026-IOWA-GOVERNOR
DESCRIPTION: Iowa looked a lot different in 2010, when Kim Reynolds was first elected to statewide office. Reynolds is the first eligible incumbent governor in the U.S. to opt out of a 2026 race, leaving Iowa suddenly headed toward a political shake-up in a midterm election year. Reynolds’ surprise announcement last week that she would not seek a third term as governor after nearly a decade in the office set Des Moines abuzz with who might jump in to a newly wide open primary race, the first for Iowa Republicans since 2010.
UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 6:00 a.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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KANSAS – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: Michigan and Pennsylvania officials confirmed measles outbreaks this week. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas also have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is prevented by vaccines. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
WORDS: 1660 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 4:19 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–TWINS-BRAVES
FORMATS: Text
1. WITH: BBO–TWINS-BRAVES
2. DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Atlanta at Truist Park. 150 words, more on merit.
3. UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 6:15 p.m. CDT
4. WITH: BBO–TWINS-BRAVES
5. DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves, in last place in the NL East, will look for better results at home when they open a weekend series against right-hander Chris Paddack and the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Right-hander Bryce Elder is scheduled to start for the Braves. By Bill Trocchi. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts at 7:15 p.m.
6. UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 6:15 p.m. CDT
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HKN–VEGAS GOALIES TREE
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Three goalies in this year’s NHL playoffs have ties to the Golden Knights, and two will be on opposite sides of the opening-round series between Vegas and the Minnesota. Adin Hill is back in the crease for the Golden Knights after helping lead them to the Stanley Cup championship two years ago. Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury remains arguably the most popular player in Vegas history. Logan Thompson was an All-Star goalie for the Golden Knights and is a key reason for the Washington Capitals’ strong season. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 7:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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MINNESOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–UNITEDHEALTHCARE-CEO KILLED
UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted as prosecutors push for death penalty
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December, has been indicted in a New York court on four charges including a count eligible for the death penalty. A grand jury returned the indictment on Thursday in Manhattan federal court. The charges include stalking, murder and a firearms count. It was not immediately clear when the 26-year-old Mangione will be arraigned. He faces separate federal and state murder charges for the killing. A message seeking comment on the indictment was left for a spokesperson for Mangione’s lawyers.
WORDS: 670 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 7:07 p.m. CDT
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UNITEDHEALTH-GUIDANCE CUT
UnitedHealth cuts 2025 forecast after dealing with first-quarter care use spike
SUMMARY: A surprising Medicare Advantage cost spike helped push UnitedHealth into a rare deep dive Thursday, after the health care giant chopped its 2025 forecast following a worse-than-expected first quarter. The company’s stock price sank by about $130 Thursday, its worst one-day performance in more than 25 years. Its first-quarter report also rattled other health insurance stocks. UnitedHealth leaders said care use from people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans wound up increasing at twice the rate they had planned for the quarter. CEO Andrew Witty told analysts the company’s performance was unusual and unacceptable.
WORDS: 563 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 3:22 p.m. CDT
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US–TARGET-AL SHARPTON-MEETING
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target’s CEO amid DEI backlash ‘very constructive and candid’
SUMMARY: Target’s chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a statement issued by his National Action Network, Sharpton called the meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell on Thursday “very constructive and candid.”He says he plans to consult the organization’s board and inform other faith and civil rights leaders before deciding how to proceed. Earlier this month, Sharpton told PepsiCo executives he would organize a boycott if they didn’t meet with him about the company’s move to do away with its DEI initiatives. The National Action Network says that meeting happened on Tuesday.
WORDS: 473 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 1:03 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–ROYALS-TIGERS
DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Kansas City plays Detroit at Comerica Park. UPCOMING: 300 words
UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 5:40 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–CARDINALS-METS
DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — David Peterson (1-1) starts for the New York Mets and Miles Mikolas (0-2) for the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 04/18/2025 9:10 p.m. CDT, Text
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OKLAHOMA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–ELECTION DAY PLOT
Afghan teenager charged in Oklahoma plot for Election Day attack pleads guilty
SUMMARY: An Afghan teenager has pleaded guilty for his role in a plot to carry out an Election Day attack in Oklahoma. Court records show 18-year-old Abdullah Zada pleaded guilty to knowingly receiving and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used in a terrorist attack. Zada, who was 17 at the time of his arrest, faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced at a later date. Zada also agreed to be removed from the United States after he is released from prison. Zada’s co-defendant, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, is currently awaiting trial on similar charges.
WORDS: 195 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 5:59 p.m. CDT
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: Michigan and Pennsylvania officials confirmed measles outbreaks this week. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas also have active measles outbreaks. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is prevented by vaccines. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington.
WORDS: 1660 – MOVED: 04/17/2025 4:19 p.m. CDT
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