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Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law

Supreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law

Arguments on Tuesday center on a powerful tool for fighting fraud in government contracts and programs. The case examines whether major pharmacies knowingly overcharged Medicare and Medicaid.
by Nina Totenberg

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4 were killed and 28 injured in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama

4 were killed and 28 injured in a shooting at a teen's birthday party in Alabama

The attack in the city of Dadeville came as people were gathering to celebrate a 16th birthday. Authorities have offered little information about a suspect, about the victims and about what happened.
by Juliana Kim, Kyle Gassiott and Emma Bowman

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The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial starts Monday. Catch up here

The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial starts Monday. Catch up here

Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corp. for knowingly airing false claims that its machines rigged the 2020 election against ex-President Donald Trump.
by Mary Yang

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Pope County, Minn., deputy killed, 2 other officers shot responding to domestic call

Pope County, Minn., deputy killed, 2 other officers shot responding to domestic call

A Pope County sheriff's deputy is dead after he was shot while attempting to arrest a man suspected of domestic violence in the western Minnesota town of Cyrus Saturday night. Another deputy and a police officer from Starbuck were also struck by gunfire.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands gather for emotional farewell to Wisconsin officers killed in shootout

Thousands gather for emotional farewell to Wisconsin officers killed in shootout

Mourners, including Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, gathered at Cameron High School for a joint service for Cameron officer Hunter Scheel, 23, and Chetek officer Emily Breidenbach, 32.
by Mark Zdechlik and Samuel King

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.”
by Matt Sepic

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Fallen Wisconsin police officers remembered at candlelight vigil

Fallen Wisconsin police officers remembered at candlelight vigil

A large crowd gathered as the sun set Wednesday evening in Cameron, Wis., for a candlelight vigil in memory of two police officers fatally shot during a traffic stop last weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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