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Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren't forgiven

Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren't forgiven

One of the biggest U.S. teachers unions is suing the Department of Education, alleging a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers violates federal law and the Constitution.
by Chris Arnold

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What you need to know about Acosta's role in the Epstein case

Jeffrey Epstein was charged with sex trafficking on Monday. Now a plea deal that Alex Acosta brokered with him back in 2008, before becoming labor secretary, is facing new scrutiny.
by Stephanie Curtis

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Aspen Ideas Festival: #MeToo, Time's Up, what now?

Aspen Ideas Festival: #MeToo, Time's Up, what now?

Fatima Goss Graves speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival about women's rights, power and opportunity.
by MPR News Staff

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Worldwide smuggling crackdown rescues endangered wildlife

Worldwide smuggling crackdown rescues endangered wildlife

In a joint operation organized by the World Customs Organization and Interpol, thousands of protected animals, plants and wildlife products were seized in more than 100 countries.
by Dani Matias

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Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

The criminal complaint says that a man told police on Friday that his 14-year-old daughter, who is described as cognitively delayed, said trooper Shawn Barta had been engaging in sexual acts with her. He denies it.
by Nina Moini

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In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a suspected impaired driver does not have a limited right to an attorney before submitting to a blood test if police have a search warrant.
by Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Aspen Ideas Festival: 'The Mueller report: Where do we go from here?'

Aspen Ideas Festival: 'The Mueller report: Where do we go from here?'

Has the president been cleared, and it's time to move on? What did the report really say? The Aspen Ideas Festival hosted a panel discussion about the implications of the Mueller report.
by MPR News Staff

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