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Here's how to get your free holiday cup from Starbucks

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Louisville factory destroyed after massive explosion; 2 people dead

A loud boom could be heard about 3 p.m. at the Givaudan Sense Colour company on Payne Street.
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Louisville factory destroyed after massive explosion; 2 people dead

A loud boom could be heard about 3 p.m. at the Givaudan Sense Colour company on Payne Street.
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Holiday travel on the horizon, airports facing staffing concerns

Many airport employees are still in training according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case

The judge had been set to rule Tuesday on an earlier request to throw out his conviction because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer on presidential immunity.
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Iowans gather for annual Veterans Day observance

"Thank you for putting service over self so that everyday we can enjoy our liberties and peace and prosperity," said Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire

An 18-year-old helping construct fire lines in New York was killed when a tree fell on him Saturday.
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One person is dead and 16 are injured after a shooting at Tuskegee University

The injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The shooting happened as the historically Black university’s 100th Homecoming Week was winding down.
Holidays

Central Iowa ready for Veterans Day celebrations

There are several events happening around central Iowa to honor our nation's heroes.
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What happens to all the Jan. 6 cases now that Trump has won?

Former President Donald Trump has promised throughout his campaign to pardon some or all of the people charged in connection with the Capitol riot.
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Donald Trump gana la elección presidencial de Estados Unidos, según AP

La victoria de Trump lo convierte en el segundo presidente de Estados Unidos en la historia en ganar dos mandatos no consecutivos.
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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.