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Finnish report: Some troops helped to kill Jews in WWII

Finnish report: Some troops helped to kill Jews in WWII

A Holocaust historian on Sunday praised Finnish authorities for publishing a report concluding that the country's volunteer battalion took part in atrocities during World War II, including participating in the mass murder of Jews.
by Associated Press

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A house with a horse? Of course, of course

A house with a horse? Of course, of course

Police in a Twin Cities suburb likely were a bit skeptical Friday when they received a report of a horse in a basement. But sure enough, that's exactly what they found.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Minnesota sex offender program guard accused of sex with patient

A security guard at the Minnesota Sex Offender Treatment Program in St. Peter is accused of having a sexual relationship with a patient.

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2nd accuser comes forward against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

2nd accuser comes forward against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

Meredith Watson alleged Friday that Fairfax raped her in 2000, while they were students at Duke University. This is the second sexual assault allegation against Fairfax in the span of a week.
by Colin Dwyer

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Many second chances pave ex-felon's path from prison to dream job

Many second chances pave ex-felon's path from prison to dream job

The 36-year-old Alabama native and seven-time felon knew building a new life would be a challenge. He aims to help other former felons succeed as well.
by Jon Collins

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Court officers say Minnesota still struggles for equal justice

Judges, county attorneys and other legal professionals say Minnesota's criminal justice system still fails people of color, 25 years after a landmark state Supreme Court report.
by Brandt Williams

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Watch: In a post-Parkland America, teens talk about gun culture

Watch: In a post-Parkland America, teens talk about gun culture

Last spring, NPR traveled across the country to speak with teenagers about their many different relationships with guns. "Guns are a big part of our culture in America," says Ashley Courneya from Rochester, Minn.

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