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Federal agents use tear gas to clear Portland protest

Federal agents use tear gas to clear Portland protest

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, into the early hours Saturday, shooting fireworks at the building as plumes of tear gas, dispensed by U.S. agents, lingered above.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of coronavirus rule

Supreme Court denies Nevada church's appeal of coronavirus rule

A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court denied a rural Nevada church’s request late Friday to strike down as unconstitutional a 50-person cap on worship services as part of the state’s ongoing response to the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Complaints against police skyrocket in Minneapolis

Complaints against police skyrocket in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis has received a record number of civilian complaints about police in recent months, including the time since the killing of George Floyd in May.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to shift police media duties away from the Police Department to city communications staff. One of the plan's authors called it a small move designed to improve trust following the May 25 killing of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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South Dakota man charged in 1974 slaying in Minnesota

A man who was questioned in 1974 about a woman's slaying in western Minnesota has now been charged with murder. Algene Vossen was questioned shortly after the body of 74-year-old Mae Herman was discovered by her sister in Willmar on Jan. 27, 1974.
by The Associated Press

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Capitol fence to go soon; Columbus statue to stay in storage

Capitol fence to go soon; Columbus statue to stay in storage

The security fence went up during the unrest after George Floyd’s killing in May. The Christopher Columbus statue was torn down last month, but there are no quick plans to reinstall it.
by Brian Bakst

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Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison

Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison

A judge has ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for writing a book about Trump.
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Gov. Walz signs police accountability bill into law

Gov. Walz signs police accountability bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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