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St. Paul police restrict when K-9s can be used

St. Paul police restrict when K-9s can be used

The new policy says dogs can be used to catch a fleeing person who's suspected of murder, manslaughter, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct or a drive-by shooting. It also lists felonies in which dogs can't be used, with exceptions.
by Associated Press

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The busboy who cradled a dying Robert F. Kennedy recalls those final moments

The busboy who cradled a dying Robert F. Kennedy recalls those final moments

It's an infamous scene: Juan Romero, then a teenager, attends to Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who had just been shot at LA's Ambassador Hotel. He reflects on his brief time with RFK 50 years ago.
by Emma Bowman and Jud Esty-Kendall

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Students graduate from Texas school where shooting killed 10

Students graduate from Texas school where shooting killed 10

The Santa Fe High School seniors gathered on the artificial-turf field to become the school's first to graduate since two substitute teachers and eight fellow students died in a mass shooting May 18.
by Associated Press

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Q&A: Law professor sheds light on Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement

Q&A: Law professor sheds light on Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement

Jonathan Lipson, a professor of law at Temple University in Philadelphia with expertise in diocesan bankruptcies, spoke with us about what to expect as the Twin Cities archdiocese settlement process moves forward.
by Tom Crann

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Lawsuit makes new rape allegation against Harvey Weinstein

Lawsuit makes new rape allegation against Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein was facing a new rape allegation on Friday as part of a lawsuit alleging that he had help covering up his misconduct with women.
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Minneapolis high school plans to reopen Monday after threat

School district officials didn't provide details of the threat. But spokesperson Dirk Tedmon says classes were canceled Friday because there was no time to complete an investigation.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement: The basics

Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement: The basics

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and survivors of clergy abuse have an agreement on a $210 million deal to compensate those victims and lead the archdiocese out of bankruptcy. Here's what we know.
by MPR News Staff

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No charges in fatal shooting of motorist

No charges in fatal shooting of motorist

The Anoka County Attorney's Office will not file criminal charges against a motorist who fatally shot a driver who threatened others with a knife following a multi-vehicle crash.
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