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Hospital suspends trial of paramedics administering ketamine

Hennepin Healthcare plans to suspend a clinical trial of the sedative ketamine in emergency situations following criticism that Hennepin County Medical Center enrolled patients in the study without their knowledge.
by The Associated Press

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World Cup: Third female journalist sexually harassed on camera

"Don't do this! Never do this again," Julia Guimaraes told to the man who found it appropriate to try to kiss her on the cheek as she was about to broadcast live.
by Vanessa Romo

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States aim to halt sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities

States aim to halt sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities

An NPR investigation found people with intellectual disabilities have one of the nation's highest rates of sexual assault. Now states, communities and advocates are proposing changes to prevent abuse.
by Joseph Shapiro

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2013 incident sparked changes in how Mpls. handles police shootings

2013 incident sparked changes in how Mpls. handles police shootings

All 13 members of the Minneapolis City Council are asking the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to release body camera video following the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
by Peter Cox

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Police investigate after bacon is left at Rochester mosque

One Muslim worshiper called it a "hurtful gesture," but was comforted by community support. In a Facebook post, he used humor to dissect his feelings about the incident.
by Catharine Richert

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Mpls. City Council: Release police body cam video of Blevins shooting

Mpls. City Council: Release police body cam video of Blevins shooting

Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison tells MPR News it's important the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension be as transparent as possible as it investigates the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Autopsy: Man shot multiple times by Minneapolis police

Autopsy: Man shot multiple times by Minneapolis police

Police shot Thurman Blevins in a north Minneapolis alley Saturday afternoon after responding to 911 calls about a man with a gun. Blevins died from his wounds, authorities said Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer' case

Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer' case

The Supreme Court said Monday it won't weigh in on the case of a teenager convicted of rape and murder whose story was documented in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Hundreds attend protest, vigil after police shooting in Minneapolis

Photos: Hundreds attend protest, vigil after police shooting in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the fatal police shooting of an black man in north Minneapolis over the weekend. Hundreds of people gathered for a Sunday afternoon protest at a police station and a candlelight vigil near the shooting scene.
by MPR News Staff

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