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Stories from December 18, 2019

Defiant Trump rallies supporters as House impeaches him

Defiant Trump rallies supporters as House impeaches him

While President Trump and his aides have tried to brush off the significance of the vote, allies nonetheless acknowledged that Trump has been angry over the stain that impeachment will leave on his legacy. But there is little chance the Republican-led Senate will vote to convict him.
by The Associated Press

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Court: Part of 'Obamacare' invalid, more review needed

Court: Part of 'Obamacare' invalid, more review needed

A federal appeals court says the “individual mandate" of former President Barack Obama’s health care law is invalid, but other parts of the law need further review.
by The Associated Press

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2020 Democrats prepare to debate in shadow of impeachment

2020 Democrats prepare to debate in shadow of impeachment

On Thursday night, the candidates will seek to convince anxious voters that they are the party's best hope to deny President Trump a second term. The televised contest ahead of Christmas will bring seven candidates to heavily Democratic California.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin governor: No tax credits for new Foxconn plant

Wisconsin governor: No tax credits for new Foxconn plant

Foxconn had originally promised to build a massive flat-screen factory in Mount Pleasant that would eventually employ 13,000 people. But the company said this spring that the factory will be smaller than originally planned.
by The Associated Press

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Plan to import cheaper Canadian drugs advances under Trump

Plan to import cheaper Canadian drugs advances under Trump

The Trump administration, eager to show progress on prescription drug costs, on Wednesday moved forward with its plan to allow Americans to safely and legally get access to lower-priced medicines from abroad.
by The Associated Press

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Warm front: Temperatures rising overnight

A major pattern change brings milder Pacific air into Minnesota through the weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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‘How can we prevent the heart from breaking?’ White Earth reviews opioid overdose deaths

‘How can we prevent the heart from breaking?’ White Earth reviews opioid overdose deaths

In a search for solutions to its ongoing opioid crisis, White Earth tribal officials and outside researchers looked deep into the medical history and the personal lives of a handful of people who died as a result of opioid overdose on the White Earth Reservation. What they found are some deep seated risk factors driving opioid addiction, and a framework for efforts to prevent future deaths.
by Dan Gunderson

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Former NHL player dies of workplace accident injuries

The family of former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst says he has died of injuries suffered in a workplace accident in northern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Susan Collins of Maine announces she will seek reelection

Susan Collins of Maine announces she will seek reelection

The moderate Republican will face an important test when President Trump's impeachment trial begins in the Senate. Collins has not indicated how she plans to vote.
by Bobby Allyn

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When mom is Mary Poppins: Julie Andrews writes memoir with her daughter

When mom is Mary Poppins: Julie Andrews writes memoir with her daughter

"It was sometimes difficult to share her," Emma Walton Hamilton says of life with her famous mom. Hamilton and Andrews have written 32 books together; their latest is “Home Work.”
by Terry Gross

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Boeing is so big that its 737 Max production halt will slow the economy

Boeing is so big that its 737 Max production halt will slow the economy

The aircraft giant is the top U.S. exporter, and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max is likely to ripple through the supply chain. Several analysts project that the move will cut growth.
by Jim Zarroli

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Twin Metals submits formal plans for mine near the Boundary Waters

Twin Metals submits formal plans for mine near the Boundary Waters

The proposed underground copper-nickel mine near Ely in the Superior National Forest now begins a long environmental review and permitting process. Twin Metals opponents have called on Gov. Tim Walz to block the project.
by Dan Kraker

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How U.S. military aid has helped Ukraine since 2014

How U.S. military aid has helped Ukraine since 2014

"U.S. military aid represents a physical manifestation of American support, which is essential," retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells NPR. The U.S. has given $1.5 billion in such aid in the past 5 years.
by Lucian Kim

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Kids' books to read again, and again, and again, and again...

Kids' books to read again, and again, and again, and again...

Kids almost never want to read a book just once. So we asked children's author (and dad) Matt de la Peña to share recommendations for books that stand up — even on their 10,000th reading.
by Audie Cornish

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Chilly Wednesday; then warming storm-free into next week

Chilly Wednesday; then warming storm-free into next week

Canadian high pressure is bringing us a quick one-day cooldown before our warmup resumes. And we should remain storm-free into next week.
by Bill Endersen

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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop Wisconsin voter purge

The federal lawsuit argues that it would be an unconstitutional violation of due process rights to deactivate the registrations of the voters without proper notice.
by The Associated Press

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What's on the radio today: Dec. 18, 2019

On Wednesday, the full House of Representatives will debate whether to impeach President Trump. As we’ve done with other momentous debates in history, MPR News will bring you special live coverage from the House floor.
by MPR News Staff

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MPR News Update

MPR News Update
by Phil Picardi

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Watch live: House to debate and vote on articles of impeachment

Watch live: House to debate and vote on articles of impeachment

Lawmakers are expected to vote on whether to impeach President Trump after roughly six hours of debate on Wednesday. The articles charge that Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress.
by Brian Naylor

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Minnesota ramps up enforcement of new wage theft law

Minnesota ramps up enforcement of new wage theft law

Since August, Minnesota has had one of the toughest laws against wage theft in the country. Now state agencies and the attorney general’s office are staffing up to enforce it.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul

Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul

Congress is moving ahead with legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The sales restriction has the support of two unlikely backers: Marlboro-cigarette maker Altria and e-cigarette maker Juul.
by The Associated Press

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