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Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings

Mueller frustrated with Barr over portrayal of findings

Mueller said he worried that a letter summarizing the main conclusions of the probe lacked the necessary context, a Justice Department official said Tuesday night. The letter is likely to be a central focus at Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Barr.
by Associated Press

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Calhoun or Bde Maka Ska? Lake name in limbo

Calhoun or Bde Maka Ska? Lake name in limbo

What should the official name be for the lake? It's a question being hotly debated again by Minnesota residents and lawmakers this week, following a Minnesota appellate court ruling that a state agency's decision to change the lake's name from "Calhoun" to "Bde Maka Ska" was illegal.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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North Carolina campus shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured

North Carolina campus shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured

Two people were killed and four injured Tuesday in a shooting Tuesday on a North Carolina university campus, prompting a lockdown and chaotic scene in North Carolina's largest city.
by Associated Press

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Noor guilty in Ruszczyk's killing: Here's what happens next

Noor guilty in Ruszczyk's killing: Here's what happens next

A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor guilty on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk. Here's a summary of what has happened and what could come next.
by Cody Nelson

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Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing

Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing

Mohamed Noor was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. It's believed to be the first time a Minnesota police officer has been convicted of murder for shooting someone while on duty.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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White supremacy as a motivator for crime

White supremacy as a motivator for crime

Once again, an attack allegedly committed by a white supremacist has captured attention. What is the law enforcement response to such violence?
by Tiffany Hanssen, Jeffrey Bissoy and Kelly Gordon

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Jury deliberations continue in the Noor trial

The case went to the jury on Monday after closing arguments by the prosecution and defense. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to University of Minnesota Law School professor JaneAnne Murray to learn more about the charges the jury is considering.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The rise of the Christian left

Evangelical Christians are a powerful force in America. For decades, conservative politicians have claimed the so-called moral majority. Can Democrats change that?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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The pros and cons of warrior-style police training

Warrior training is making headlines in Minnesota, after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey banned it. What is it and why is it controversial?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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Authorities look at synagogue shooting suspect's social media posts

Authorities look at synagogue shooting suspect's social media posts

Authorities said the suspect, who had no previous contact with law enforcement, may face a hate crime charge in addition to homicide charges when he's arraigned later this week. He was being held without bail, and it was unclear if he had an attorney.
by The Associated Press

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