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Pope Francis accuses victims of notorious pedophile of slander

Pope Francis accuses victims of notorious pedophile of slander

It was an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.
by Associated Press

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500,000 honey bees dead, and 2 Iowa boys are charged

500,000 honey bees dead, and 2 Iowa boys are charged

The unidentified boys, ages 12 and 13, allegedly ransacked a Sioux City honey farm, knocking over hives and exposing the bees to frigid winter temperatures.

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Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade

Shackled Legacy: Universities and the Slave Trade

As more schools begin to confront their participation in slavery, they also consider how to make amends.

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Richfield, police union clash over punishment of officer who slapped a 19-year-old

Richfield's attorney Marylee Abrams told members of a three-judge panel that officer Nate Kinsey's reinstatement poses a public safety risk. However, Kinsey's attorney says he's no threat.
by Brandt Williams

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White pride posters spark concern in St. Joseph

White pride posters spark concern in St. Joseph

Signs with white nationalist messages appeared on power poles around St. Joseph this week, upsetting some residents of this quiet central Minnesota college town.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Guthrie vows to investigate harassment claims

Guthrie vows to investigate harassment claims

A woman who worked as a carpenter in the scene shop posted a resignation letter on Facebook, alleging that she had been harassed and prevented from reporting it.
by Marianne Combs

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Court: Order to unlock phone with fingerprint constitutional

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a judge's order requiring a man to provide his fingerprint to unlock his cellphone didn't violate his right against self-incrimination.
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