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Finding common ground in the gun control debate

Finding common ground in the gun control debate

Last month, the Supreme Court ruled against the city of Chicago's longtime ban on handgun ownership. Advocates on both sides of the gun-control debate are using this decision to reevaluate the way guns are regulated in cities across the country.

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Gildea sworn in as Minn. chief justice

Gildea sworn in as Minn. chief justice

Lorie Gildea will be sworn in Monday as Minnesota's 22nd chief justice.
by Tom Scheck

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Obama official: Civil rights division 'again open for business'

The Obama administration's top civil rights lawyer was in Minneapolis Wednesday to meet with community leaders, as part of a listening tour around the country.
by Sasha Aslanian

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New drug fad illegal in ND, not in Minnesota

Fargo police say they've arrested or sought charges against at least a dozen people in the past two months for possessing synthetic drugs that mimic the high produced by marijuana.

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Wisconsin's indoor smoking ban starts Monday

Independence Day is the last time Wisconsin veterans living at the home in King will be able to smoke inside.

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Franken, Klobuchar, take their turns at Kagan hearing

Franken, Klobuchar, take their turns at Kagan hearing

Klobuchar questioned Kagan on how her professional experiences might influence her on the high court, while Franken focused on judicial activism.
by Mark Zdechlik

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More live Kagan confirmation hearings

More live Kagan confirmation hearings

Live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Kagan will be questioned by members of the Senate, including Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken.

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A quick guide to understanding the Kagan hearings

As Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan undergoes questioning before senators this week, some of the hearing may sound like it's in a foreign language. But don't adjust the TV or look for subtitles.

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Live Kagan confirmation hearings

Live Kagan confirmation hearings

Live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Kagan will be questioned by members of the Senate Judiciary committee.

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