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Pot proponents hopeful, wary after Obama comments

Pot proponents hopeful, wary after Obama comments

Officials and pot advocates looking for any sign of whether the Obama administration will sue to block legal pot laws in Washington state and Colorado or stand idly by as they are implemented got one from the president himself.

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Family of teen girl blasts Cook County attorney as 'predatory,' 'hypocrite'

Family of teen girl blasts Cook County attorney as 'predatory,' 'hypocrite'

The family of embattled Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell said his conduct with a 17-year-old girl is the result of serious emotional problems following his shooting a year ago.
by Dan Kraker

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Medical marijuana faces tough road in Minnesota

Medical marijuana faces tough road in Minnesota

Supporters of medical marijuana face a tough road in Minnesota where Gov. Mark Dayton has said he won't sign anything relaxing the state's drug laws without the backing of law enforcement officials, who are showing no signs of budging.

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SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Alito takes on critics

SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Alito takes on critics

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is defending the court's 2010 decision in the Citizens United case that helped fuel hundreds of millions of dollars of spending by independent groups in the just-concluded campaign season.

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In UK, Twitter, Facebook rants land some in jail

In UK, Twitter, Facebook rants land some in jail

In Britain, hundreds of people are prosecuted each year for posts, tweets, texts and emails deemed menacing, indecent, offensive or obscene, and the number is growing as our online lives expand.

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Class action suit against student loan servicers settled

A class action suit brought by a member of Minnesota National Guard against student loan servicers has been settled for $2.32 million.
by Jessica Mador

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Domestic violence therapy program focuses on military vets

A new domestic violence therapy program launching next week in Minneapolis will be the first in the state to focus on military veterans.
by Jessica Mador

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Brodkorb sues over firing; alleges wrongful dismissal

Brodkorb sues over firing; alleges wrongful dismissal

The Minnesota Senate is being forced to answer a lawsuit that claims a former staffer was wrongfully dismissed. Michael Brodkorb is suing for wrongful termination, invasion of privacy and defamation of character.
by Tom Scheck

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Los Angeles city attorney sues US Bank

Los Angeles city attorney sues US Bank

The Los Angeles city attorney filed suit Monday against US Bank, arguing that the Minneapolis-based company neglected foreclosed properties and illegally evicted homeowners.
by Jon Collins

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