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Federal agents raid Caterpillar offices in central Illinois

Federal agents raid Caterpillar offices in central Illinois

Federal law enforcement officials executed a search warrant Thursday at three central Illinois facilities of Caterpillar, one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers in the world.
by Associated Press

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America's 'complacent class': How self-segregation is leading to stagnation

America's 'complacent class': How self-segregation is leading to stagnation

Economist and author Tyler Cowen worries that Americans' desire to keep changing has gone away. "The forward march of progress," he says, "is not the main story today."
by Heidi Glenn

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Global food in a 'farm-to-table' world

Global food in a 'farm-to-table' world

MPR's Chris Farrell leads a conversation on food security and sustainability with representatives from Cargill, Ecolab and the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment.
by MPR News Staff

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GOP: Trump budget plan cuts both too deeply and not enough

GOP: Trump budget plan cuts both too deeply and not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who once headed the panel responsible for the foreign assistance budget, told reporters that Trump's cuts to foreign aid probably couldn't pass muster on Capitol Hill.
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After video of dispute with driver, Uber CEO says he needs to 'grow up'

After video of dispute with driver, Uber CEO says he needs to 'grow up'

Travis Kalanick apologized Tuesday for his actions in a video posted this week, in which Kalanick had a heated argument with an Uber driver after the driver raised complaints about pay.
by Colin Dwyer

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Fufu and Frosted Flakes: St. Paul ethnic market moves beyond niche

Fufu and Frosted Flakes: St. Paul ethnic market moves beyond niche

Owners of Ha Tien market believe they can build ties to their east side neighbors and boost profits by adding traditional American fare to the global foods they stock now for their diverse customers.
by Emma Sapong

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Repeal of anti-corruption rule may hurt national security, critics warn

Repeal of anti-corruption rule may hurt national security, critics warn

The repealed Securities and Exchange Commission rule required oil, gas and mining companies to disclose overseas payments. It was meant to promote transparency in countries riddled with corruption.
by Michele Kelemen

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