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Ford: FBI should investigate Kavanaugh claim before hearing

Ford: FBI should investigate Kavanaugh claim before hearing

Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before she testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing next week, her lawyers said in a letter sent Tuesday to the panel.
by The Associated Press

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Battle for the Senate: Candidates in key races respond to Kavanaugh allegations

Battle for the Senate: Candidates in key races respond to Kavanaugh allegations

NPR reached out to candidates in the major 2018 Senate races, including Democrats facing pressure to support Brett Kavanaugh and GOP candidates raising doubts over timing of the sexual assault claim.

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Second murder trial in Greywind case begins Tuesday

Second murder trial in Greywind case begins Tuesday

William Hoehn faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder in the 22-year-old's death more than a year ago. His former girlfriend, Brooke Crews, pleaded guilty in December.
by Dan Gunderson

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America Abroad: Combating extremist ideology since 9/11

America Abroad: Combating extremist ideology since 9/11

Representatives of the 9/11 Commission and the State Departments under Presidents Obama and Bush talk about efforts to combat extremism: what succeeded, what failed, and why.
by MPR News Staff

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Woman charged in Medicaid fraud, allegedly used her children in scam

The Minnesota attorney general's office says a woman bilked taxpayers out of more than $200,000 by fraudulently claiming that her children needed personal care attendants.
by Matt Sepic

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BCA sends report on death of Archer Amorosi to Carver County Attorney

BCA sends report on death of Archer Amorosi to Carver County Attorney

County Attorney Mark Metz will decide whether to charge the two Carver County sheriff's deputies who shot their guns outside Amorosi's Chanhassen home that day.
by Alisa Roth

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Man faces assault charges after Sauk Centre standoff

Man faces assault charges after Sauk Centre standoff

An Alexandria man accused of shooting a Stearns County deputy in the arm with an arrow last week in Sauk Centre has been charged with felony assault and other crimes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge to weigh dismissing charges against ex-Mpls. cop Noor in Ruszczyk killing

Judge to weigh dismissing charges against ex-Mpls. cop Noor in Ruszczyk killing

A hearing in Hennepin County District Court on Sept. 27 will revolve around motions filed to dismiss the murder and manslaughter charges against former officer Mohamed Noor and to suppress Noor's psychological testing.
by Jon Collins

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