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Minnesota Supreme Court sets limits on body cavity searches

The case involved a suspect in an illegal drug investigation who refused to cooperate with officers. A justice writing for the majority said Guntallwon Brown’s personal privacy was violated.
by Matt Sepic

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Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 more trapped

Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 more trapped

At least one gunman opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in a Philadelphia neighborhood, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the evening, including a potential hostage situation, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Man suspected of Mpls. home invasion charged; children were in the home

Hennepin County prosecutors have charged a man in connection with a home invasion in which a teenager was tied up as two other children were in the south Minneapolis residence. Police say the case could be related to dozens of other similar burglaries over the last several months that targeted Latinos.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office

Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office

A lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking documents related to a fellowship program that the plaintiffs contend is inappropriate and unethical. Ellison says the lawsuit is without merit.
by Tim Pugmire

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Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood officials asked for a stay against new Trump administration rules that forbid organizations receiving Title X funds to provide or refer patients for abortion.
by Sarah McCammon

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Adult victims of childhood sex abuse in New York can sue alleged abusers

Adult victims of childhood sex abuse in New York can sue alleged abusers

The one-year filing period, or look-back window, allows victims to bring cases that used to be beyond the state's statute of limitations that legislators overhauled this year.
by Mara Silvers

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Children's Theatre Company settles with six survivors

Children's Theatre Company settles with six survivors

The students are all survivors of sexual abuse that occurred at the theater company in the 1970s. A statement from the company did not say how much money was agreed to in the settlement.
by Marianne Combs

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No contact order lifted for father accused in baby's death

No contact order lifted for father accused in baby's death

A Minnesota judge has lifted a no contact order for a man accused of killing his infant son, allowing the defendant to have contact with his pregnant wife.
by The Associated Press

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