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December 12, 2016 10:31 AM

Venezuela seizes nearly 4 million toys, saying they're overpriced

"Boys and girls of the country will have a happy Christmas," says Venezuela's national superintendent for the defense of socioeconomic rights.

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December 11, 2016 9:38 AM

A finder's guide to facts

A recent deluge of fake news suggests we live in a "post-truth" era. But NPR's Steve Inskeep says it would be more accurate to call this a "post-trust" era. Here are his tips to sniff out the suspect sources.

by Steve Inskeep

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December 9, 2016 6:03 PM

Post-election, Trump closes companies tied to Saudi Arabia

News of the move comes days before Trump was expected to describe changes he is making to his businesses to avoid potential conflicts of interest as the U.S. president.

by Associated Press

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December 9, 2016 1:52 PM

Trump's continued ties to 'Celebrity Apprentice' raise more conflict questions

The disclosure of the president-elect's involvement on the NBC show instantly raised questions on twin grounds -- that it could serve as a distraction and represent one more conflict of interest.

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December 9, 2016 11:34 AM

Big business warns Trump against mass deportation

Still grappling with Donald Trump's surprise election, the nation's business community has begun to pressure the president-elect to abandon campaign-trail pledges of hard-line immigration policies that some large employers fear would hurt the economy.

by Associated Press

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December 9, 2016 10:52 AM

McConnell to coal-state Dems: Accept 4-month deal for miners

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he understands Democrats' frustration over health benefits for retired miners, but says they should "take yes for answer."

by Associated Press

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December 9, 2016 6:27 AM

Poll: Trump needs to choose between presidency and his business

Two-thirds of Americans think Trump must avoid a conflict of interest, according to a Bloomberg poll. But only a slight majority are confident he'll put the country's interests ahead of his own.

by Jim Zarroli

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December 9, 2016 4:00 AM

DFL copper mining feud spills into public view

DFL Party leaders on Saturday are set to debate language that would put the party officially against a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes. Could it be a swing issue in the next governor's race?

by Tim Pugmire

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December 9, 2016 12:00 AM

What might the economy look like in the Trump era?

What will the future of America's economy look like? Will trade deals be dissolved? Will manufacturing jobs return? Will wages and interest rates go up - or down? And will Americans ever believe what economists tell them?

by MPR News Staff