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Walmart yanks guns off shelves citing rising tensions

Walmart yanks guns off shelves citing rising tensions

The retail giant removed firearms and ammunition from its shelves saying it's a precautionary step amid the recent outbreak of civil unrest. But the weapons are still available, if you ask for them.
by Vanessa Romo

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Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat

Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
by The Associated Press

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As biotech crops lose their power, scientists push for new restrictions

As biotech crops lose their power, scientists push for new restrictions

Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.
by Dan Charles

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U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

U.S. economy grows at record pace but still has a long way to go

U.S. gross domestic product grew at a record 33.1 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.
by Scott Horsley

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Twin Cities alt-weekly City Pages closes after 41 years

Twin Cities alt-weekly City Pages closes after 41 years

The Star Tribune announced Wednesday that this week’s print edition of the alt-weekly would be the last.
by Tim Nelson

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How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.

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Sanford Health plans to merge with Utah-based health care system

Sanford Health plans to merge with Utah-based health care system

Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health care systems in the Midwest, plans to merge with the Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare system.
by John Enger

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