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June 28, 2017 6:28 AM

Sarah Palin sues New York Times, says editorial defamed her

The Times editorial, which was corrected later, linked one of Palin's political action committee ads to the mass shooting in January 2011 that severely wounded then-Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords.

by Doreen McCallister

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June 27, 2017 10:54 AM

Mixing business and the presidency, Trump to hold fundraiser at his Washington hotel

The president is using the Trump International Hotel, blocks from the White House, to raise money for his campaign operation, which has generated revenue for Trump businesses.

by Peter Overby

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June 27, 2017 8:46 AM

Trump takes another swipe at CNN following resignations

President Trump used the resignations of three CNN journalists involved in a retracted Russia-related story to resume his attack on the network's credibility Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 5:55 AM

EU fines Google a record 2.42 billion euros

European regulators said "Google has abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving an illegal advantage to another Google product, its comparison shopping service."

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 12:00 AM

Debate: Should Minnesota spend money on trains, buses and bike lanes?

President of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Center of the American Experiment discussed what's best for the state.

by Tom Weber and Manda Lillie

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June 26, 2017 9:01 AM

Overwhelmed by air bag troubles, Takata files for bankruptcy protection

Long hobbled by lawsuits and recall costs over its faulty air bags, Takata, the Japanese auto parts maker, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan and the U.S. on Sunday.

by Emma Bowman

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June 26, 2017 12:00 AM

Twin Cities population growth lags behind other major U.S cities

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the population of the Twin Cities is growing at a slower rate than that of other major U.S. cities.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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June 26, 2017 12:00 AM

What does Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods mean for Minnesotans?

Last week Amazon announced a $13.7 billion deal to acquire Whole Foods. The e-commerce giant has now set its sights on grocery and online delivery, which could put pressure on traditional grocery chains and online retailers like Target.

by Tom Weber

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June 24, 2017 12:37 PM

Illinois could be 1st state with 'junk' credit due to budget

S&P Global Ratings has warned the agency will likely lower Illinois' creditworthiness to below investment grade if feuding lawmakers fail to agree on a state budget for a third straight year.

by Associated Press