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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis. Tuesday's plea before a judge in Newark, N. J., is part of a larger settlement with the U.S Department of Justice that also includes resolving civil claims.
by The Associated Press

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Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

In a new book “Let Us Dream,” Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S. police killing of George Floyd and is blasting COVID-19 skeptics and the media that spread their conspiracies.
by The Associated Press

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APM Reports investigation: 'Youth were abused here'

APM Reports investigation: 'Youth were abused here'

An APM Reports investigation about the treatment of vulnerable kids at a facility run by the for-profit company, Sequel.
by MPR News Staff

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In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up and slow tally

In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up and slow tally

The atmosphere inside the convention hall where Milwaukee County's recount is taking place has turned acrimonious and chaotic at times. Challenges have been made over absentee ballots that were folded — a necessary step for voters to put them in envelopes.
by The Associated Press

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Trump campaign requests recount of Georgia's presidential race

Trump campaign requests recount of Georgia's presidential race

President Donald Trump’s campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race on Saturday, a day after state officials certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state, as Trump’s legal team presses forward with attacks alleging widespread fraud without proof.
by The Associated Press

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Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

Pennsylvania officials can certify election results that currently show Democrat Joe Biden winning the state by more than 80,000 votes, a federal judge ruled Saturday, dealing President Donald Trump’s campaign another blow in its effort to invalidate the election.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount

Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount

Election officials in Wisconsin’s largest county accused observers for President Donald Trump on Saturday of seeking to obstruct a recount of the presidential results, in some instances by objecting to every ballot tabulators pulled to count.
by The Associated Press

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