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2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration

2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration

Two men charged with murder in last week's shooting after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade were strangers who pulled out guns and began firing within seconds of starting an argument, according to court documents released Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want Indian police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
by Martin Kaste

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How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide

How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide

Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Fourth responder shot in Burnsville released from hospital

Fourth responder shot in Burnsville released from hospital

Burnsville police Sgt. Adam Medlicott has survived a shooting that took the lives of three fellow emergency responders; paramedic Adam Finseth and fellow police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand.
by MPR News Staff

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Hundreds gather for vigil after 2 police officers, paramedic killed in Burnsville

Hundreds gather for vigil after 2 police officers, paramedic killed in Burnsville

Flags are flying at half staff across Minnesota on Monday as the investigation continues into Sunday’s shooting in Burnsville that left two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic dead. Hundreds of people gathered Sunday evening for a vigil outside Burnsville City Hall.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota’s school resource officer debate could come to a head this week

Minnesota’s school resource officer debate could come to a head this week

Over the weekend, state lawmakers had behind-the-scenes talks on modifications to a law that bars school staff and officers from restraining students in ways that could affect breathing.
by Dana Ferguson

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