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Attorney general nominee on the docket

Attorney general nominee on the docket

When Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, he's likely to face tough questions on torture, warrantless wiretapping, and the politicization of the justice department. Midmorning previews the hearings with two legal scholars.

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Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

The recording industry may have won a victory when a Duluth woman was found guilty of illegally downloading music, but critics say the record companies are clueless when it comes to the future of music distribution. Radiohead's new album may be a sign of things to come.

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Hanson steps down from state Supreme Court

Hanson steps down from state Supreme Court

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sam Hanson says he's leaving the bench in January to return to his former law firm Briggs and Morgan.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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St. Thomas president's letter

Here's the statement from the Rev. Dennis Dease, president of the University of St. Thomas, which was sent to the university community Wednesday afternoon.

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St. Cloud talks about race

St. Cloud talks about race

Some minority residents in St. Cloud say they're being unfairly targeted by local police.
by Tim Post

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Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

Lawsuit over Target Web site's accessibility can move forward

A federal judge granted class-action status to a lawsuit alleging that Target Corp. is breaking California and federal law by failing to make its Web site usable for the blind.

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Should violent video games be regulated?

Should violent video games be regulated?

Video games like Halo 3 command attention from adults and teens for their realistic portrayals of battle scenes and violence. Some are calling for government restrictions on these "first person shooter" games.

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Health insurance for low-income kids

Health insurance for low-income kids

The U.S. Senate has put the final stamp on expanded health insurance for low-income children, in a veto-proof majority. Attention turns to the House, which needs a tough several votes to withstand an expected presidential veto.

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The opening of the Supreme Court's fall session

The opening of the Supreme Court's fall session

U. S. Supreme court watchers will be looking for more signs of the court's conservative leaning when the fall session begins on Monday. Two of those observers talk about the important issues facing the court, from elections to Guantanamo detentions.

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Judge in Craig case says no quick ruling on plea request

Judge in Craig case says no quick ruling on plea request

Lawyers for Sen. Larry Craig asked a Hennepin County judge to withdraw Craig's guilty plea in an airport sex sting. The outcome hinges on whether Craig's attorneys can convince Judge Charles Porter that the Idaho senator's plea was a mistake.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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