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St. Paul Public Schools settles teacher retaliation lawsuit

St. Paul Public Schools settles teacher retaliation lawsuit

The school system has agreed to pay a black teacher $525,000 to settle a 2017 whistleblower lawsuit that accused the district of retaliating and forcing him to quit because he criticized its racial equity policy.
by The Associated Press

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After bankruptcy filing, Purdue Pharma may not be off hook

After bankruptcy filing, Purdue Pharma may not be off hook

In all, the company is facing some 2,600 lawsuits, mostly from local governments, over the opioid crisis. Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy as part of an effort to settle legal issues. But it will be up to a federal bankruptcy judge to decide whether to approve the settlement, and also whether lawsuits from states opposed to the deal can continue.
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Actress Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in college admissions scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in college admissions scandal

The TV and film star is the first parent to be sentenced in connection with the years-long, multimillion-dollar scheme. The case has resurfaced questions about college access, race and privilege.
by Vanessa Romo

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Ellison says state hasn’t agreed to Purdue Pharma deal

Ellison says state hasn’t agreed to Purdue Pharma deal

The reported $12 billion settlement over the company’s role in the opioid epidemic has attracted criticism from attorneys general across the country.
by Jon Collins

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Attorneys: OxyContin maker agrees to tentative settlement

Attorneys: OxyContin maker agrees to tentative settlement

Sources with direct knowledge of the talks say that Purdue Pharma, in an agreement with thousands of local governments, will pay up to $12 billion over time. Another condition calls on the Sackler family, which owns the company, to give up control.
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European doctor who prescribes abortion pills to U.S. women online sues FDA

European doctor who prescribes abortion pills to U.S. women online sues FDA

A federal lawsuit seeks to block the Food and Drug Administration from taking enforcement actions against a European doctor or her U.S.-based patients for prescribing or buying abortion pills online.
by Sarah McCammon

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Ex-Duluth cop who dragged man is closer to getting job back

Ex-Duluth cop who dragged man is closer to getting job back

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that an arbitrator's decision to reinstate Adam Huot doesn't violate public policy. However, an attorney for the police union says it's unlikely Huot will be reinstated before all appeals are exhausted.
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