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Amber Heard takes the stand in the trial against Johnny Deep. Photo Date: 5/5/2022

Amber Heard rests case in civil suit without calling Depp

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Actor Amber Heard has rested her case in the civil suit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp. Heard’s lawyers did not call Depp back to the stand.

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

Ex-White House press secretary Jen Psaki hired by MSNBC

Rain delay celebration for National Nursing Home Week

‘Doctor Strange' remains atop box office as 'Top Gun' looms

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'

Creator of 'Star Wars' X-wing and Death Star dies at 90

The man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films has died. Colin Cantwell was 90.

Cantwell designed the prototypes for the X-wing Starfighter, TIE fighter and Death Star.

Heard's lawyers try to poke holes in Depp's libel lawsuit

Attorneys for actor Amber Heard have been trying to portray Johnny Depp in a Virginia courtroom as a jealous and drunken abuser.

Depp's suit claims that she falsely portrayed him as a domestic abuser and cost him his lucrative film career.

Tom Cruise awarded surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Cannes awards its' top prize, an honorary Palme d'Or to Tom Cruise at the the European premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick."

Tom Brady featured in upcoming Netflix 'Greatest' roast

On Tuesday, Netflix announced Tom Brady will be on the hot seat of an upcoming special called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT." His roast is set to tape in 2023.

Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque to mark the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington station in London, Tuesday May 17, 2022, to mark the completion of London's Crossrail project.

Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new subway line

Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honor.

Musk puts Twitter buy on hold, casting doubt on $44B deal

Elon Musk announced Friday that his plan to buy Twitter is "temporarily on hold," raising doubts about whether he'll proceed with the $44 billion acquisition.

US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B

The gambling industry’s national trade group reported Wednesday that the country's commercial casinos won more than $5.3 billion from gamblers in March. That's their best single-month total ever.

Twin Ports prepares for cruise ships

"Cruising the Great Lakes" held a press conference to give an update on the preparations made before the first cruise ship arrives in the Twin Ports at the end of May.

Duluth eagerly awaits the passengers coming May 30th 2020, after the last cruise ship was in the harbor nearly a decade ago back in 2013.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been cleared of sexual misconduct following a criminal trial on Tuesday.

Celebrity chef and restaurateur, Mario Batali, on trial in sexual misconduct case, Photo Date: 5/9/2022

Warhol's 'Marilyn' auction nabs $195M; most for US artist

Accuser testifies in Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial

Doctor Strange and the multiverse of madness is the biggest opener of the year, ahead of �The Batman�s� $134 million.

‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

Gilley's other hits include �City Lights

Country music star Mickey Gilley has passed away

Getting a head start on gardening in colder conditions

The Hostel du Nord Art Annex used to house the Salvation Army.

New venue making Homegrown debut

White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre takes a question from a reporter during the press briefing at the White House in Washington, July 30, 2021.

Biden names 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary

Musk gets $7B backing for Twitter bid from tech heavyweights

Tim Kaiser sits in the studio of his Woodland home.

Homemade for Homegrown: Tim Kaiser's tinkering

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell gets banned from Twitter for violating its rules on ban evasion.

MyPillow CEO Lindell gets banned from Twitter, again

Met Gala returns to traditional spot on first Monday in May

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Type 1 Diabetes: Interview with Dr. Kannan Kasuri

WDIO’s Rob Heverling, who himself is a Type 1 Diabetic, sits down with Dr. Kannan Kasuri, an expert in Type 1 Diabetes at Essentia Health.

WDIO�s Rob Heverling sits down with Dr. Kannan Kasuri, an expert in Type 1 Diabetes at Essentia Health.

Puzzling outbreak of liver disease in kids spreads to EU, US

Health officials detect additional cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation in children in Europe and the U.S. The usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis were not found in the cases.

Large alligator saunters through Florida neighborhood

Florida Fish and Wildlife were contacted after a large alligator, estimated at about 10 feet long, made its way through a Florida neighborhood before taking an Easter swim in a Venice lake.

The video was taken Sunday morning in Venice, Florida, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.

Wis. DNR restarts effort to set bacteria standards in groundwater

The Wisconsin DNR has restarted efforts to set standards for bacteria in groundwater after conservatives on the agency's policy board killed the attempt in February.

Minnesota plans to pay athletes for academic success

The University of Minnesota plans to pay athletes for good grades. The NCAA allows schools to give academic bonuses of up to $5,980 annually to athletes.

Lawmakers in Minnesota approve $1M in emergency bird flu response

Minnesota lawmakers approved $1 million in emergency funding to battle Avian Flu. On Thursday, both the House and Senate amended a data privacy bill for farmers who seek mental or behavioral health assistance to include the emergency funding.

Who has the better roads, Duluth or Superior?

One city has hilly roads while the other has flat roads, but they both seem to have pothole issues. According to some residents, one city does a better job maintaining its road.

The pothole debate on whose streets overall is in better shape.

Cloquet company wins national honor for helping stranded driver

A Cloquet towing company has received national honors from the AAA for helping an elderly Ohio man who became stranded in a remote area.

Cars Towing has won an award from AAA and Ford for helping a stranded motorist.

Lake Superior Zoo announces birth of twin Pygmy Slow Lorises

The Lake Superior Zoo announced the birth of twin Pygmy Slow Lorises. There are only 44 members of the protected species in North America, four of which are in Duluth.

Minnesota Zoo’s Amur tiger dies after cardiac failure

According the the Minnesota Zoo, their 12-year-old Amur tiger has died Wednesday during a routine medical examination. The tiger, born in the Czech Republic in 2009, came to Minnesota in 2015.

Good Morning Northland

It can be easy to make excuses not to exercise. A Duluth woman - known as Qeen Jean by many - has made it clear that age should not be one of those excuses.

We all know that exercise is good for all of us, and it is important for the furry members of our family as well. Join Meterologist Brandon Weathers each morning for the Walking with Weathers forecast.

Our pet of the week from Animal Allies is a 3 year old cat named Taco looking for a very special, patient and most importantly, loving home to call her own!

Our pet of the week from Animal Allies is a 2 year old pup named Eevee looking for a very special, patient and most importantly, loving home to call her own!

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