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15 injured, some critically, after 2 men set off bomb at Ontario restaurant

15 injured, some critically, after 2 men set off bomb at Ontario restaurant

Police in Ontario say two men walked into an Indian restaurant near Toronto Thursday night and set off an improvised explosive device, then fled. Three people had "critical blast injuries."

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Minnesota companies named as defendants in defamation lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families

Minnesota companies named as defendants in defamation lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families

The families of six people killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting have filed a defamation lawsuit against internet and radio personality Alex Jones — and two Minnesota companies also are named as defendants.
by Nina Moini

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Women accuse Morgan Freeman of harassment, inappropriate behavior, CNN reports

Women accuse Morgan Freeman of harassment, inappropriate behavior, CNN reports

Eight people told CNN that they were victims of harassment or inappropriate behavior by Freeman, and eight others said they had witnessed such conduct by the Oscar-winning actor.

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Legendary boxer Jack Johnson gets pardon, 105 years after baseless conviction

Legendary boxer Jack Johnson gets pardon, 105 years after baseless conviction

The black world heavyweight champion was convicted of a crime in 1913 for traveling with a white girlfriend. President Trump issued a rare posthumous pardon after an appeal from Sylvester Stallone.

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Officials: Weinstein to surrender in sexual misconduct probe

Officials: Weinstein to surrender in sexual misconduct probe

Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women.
by The Associated Press

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The legacy of lynching: A chance to remember, a chance to heal

The legacy of lynching: A chance to remember, a chance to heal

In this episode of Counter Stories, the team looks at U.S. history of lynching, and how the trauma of this crime continues to affects people of color.
by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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One hurt in officer-involved shooting in Crystal

The incident happened late Wednesday in the 3600 block of Colorado Avenue North in Crystal.
by MPR News Staff

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