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Police: Child thrown from third floor at Mall of America remains hospitalized

Police: Child thrown from third floor at Mall of America remains hospitalized

A 5-year-old boy injured Friday when he reportedly was thrown from a third-floor railing at Mall of America remained hospitalized Saturday, as authorities continue to investigate what the Bloomington police chief called a "horrific situation."
by MPR News Staff

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How one mother's battle is changing police training on disabilities

How one mother's battle is changing police training on disabilities

Patti Saylor's son Ethan, who had Down syndrome, died after an encounter with law enforcement when he was 26. She believes his death could have been prevented with better police training.
by Meg Anderson

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Father suspected in Big Lake fire that killed 2 kids

The suspect, a 36-year-old man, is listed in critical condition after being rescued from the fire and is being guarded by law enforcement at the hospital, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Two popes speaking simultaneously on the most divisive issue facing the church is remarkable. Benedict's letter may well raise concerns that the Vatican can no longer speak with a single voice.
by Tom Gjelten

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Prosecutors: new evidence in 1993 cold case murder

Prosecutors: new evidence in 1993 cold case murder

Prosecutors say a barefoot print in the victim's blood matches that of Jerry Westrom. Westrom's attorney said footprint and fingerprint evidence is not reliable.
by Brandt Williams

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Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

The lawyer, who represented Stormy Daniels and is already facing federal financial crimes charges, has been indicted on 36 counts of embezzlement and fraud by a California federal grand jury.

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What you need to know about the Noor trial

What you need to know about the Noor trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is standing trial in connection to the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.
by Sasha Ingber and Philip Ewing

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Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Prosecutors on Thursday played police body camera video in court showing the heartbreaking aftermath of the shooting of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor faces murder and manslaughter charges in her death.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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