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Trial starts for climate protesters in Trump, pipeline country

Trial starts for climate protesters in Trump, pipeline country

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of three people accused of illegally trying to shut down a pair of oil pipelines in Clearwater County. They argue their actions were justified to head off even greater harm from climate change. But they'll have to persuade jurors in a county where pipelines mean jobs.
by Dan Kraker

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Interpol President resigns; detained in China over bribery charges

Interpol President resigns; detained in China over bribery charges

Meng Hongwei's wife told journalists in Lyon — where Interpol is based — that she had received a troubling text message from her husband's phone: a knife emoji. China says he's under investigation.
by Bill Chappell

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Police: Twins' Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

Police: Twins' Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

USA Today says the third baseman was later released after striking the officer and breaking his leg outside a nightclub in San Pedro de Macoris early Sunday. A Twins spokesperson says the ballclub is aware of the situation involving Sano and is still gathering facts.
by The Associated Press

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Grand Forks police investigate death of woman

Authorities say someone attending a cross-country track meet discovered the woman's body in some trees east of a boat landing shortly before noon Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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The future of the Supreme Court

Justice Brett Kavanaugh's hearing touched on partisan issues. How will the battle over his confirmation affect public faith in the court?
by Kerri Miller and Manda Lillie

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Mystery deepens around missing Saudi journalist

Mystery deepens around missing Saudi journalist

Turkish officials told reporters that Jamal Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi embassy in Istanbul. Saudi officials have denied the allegations, calling them "baseless."

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Supreme Court moves right -- but how far, how fast?

Supreme Court moves right -- but how far, how fast?

With Brett Kavanaugh taking the place of the more moderate Anthony Kennedy, conservatives should have a working majority of five justices. Yet Kavanaugh may have a hard time putting behind him the tumultuous confirmation process.
by Associated Press

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