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Lots of talk, little action in Congress after shootings

The conversation at the Capitol Thursday followed a familiar pattern. Many Democrats revived calls for tighter gun laws, while Republicans focused on the mental health of the accused shooter.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis day care provider pleads guilty to hanging baby

Nataliia Karia, 43, also pleaded guilty to third-degree assault of the 16-month-old boy and two counts of criminal vehicular operation for hitting a pedestrian, another driver and a bicyclist as she fled in her minivan in November 2016.
by MPR News Staff

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17 people died in the Parkland shooting. Here are their names

17 people died in the Parkland shooting. Here are their names

When a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida, the 17 dead included students and school workers, young and old. Here is a look at some of some of those who lost their lives in the massacre.
by Associated Press

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Is there any way for schools to prevent shootings?

Is there any way for schools to prevent shootings?

There is no one profile of a school shooter, but whole-school approaches to mental health and discipline have the potential to reduce violence.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Anoka sheriff: Motorist shot by passerby was unstable, waving knife

Anoka sheriff: Motorist shot by passerby was unstable, waving knife

Anoka County authorities say a man killed in a confrontation after a car crash Wednesday in Fridley threatened people at the scene and attempted to grope and kiss a woman involved in the crash before he was shot.
by Tim Nelson

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U.S. Bank fined $613M for charges relating to money laundering protections

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed felony criminal charges against Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank for willfully lacking an adequate anti-money laundering program. The charges relate to a U.S. Bank customer convicted for an illegal money laundering business.
by Bill Catlin

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