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Mueller testimony delayed until July 24

Mueller testimony delayed until July 24

Special counsel Robert Mueller had been scheduled to testify July 17 about the findings of his Russia investigation. But lawmakers in both parties complained that the short length of the hearings would not allow enough time for all members to ask questions.
by Associated Press

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Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren't forgiven

Broken promises: Teachers sue U.S. over student loans that weren't forgiven

One of the biggest U.S. teachers unions is suing the Department of Education, alleging a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers violates federal law and the Constitution.
by Chris Arnold

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Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

The criminal complaint says that a man told police on Friday that his 14-year-old daughter, who is described as cognitively delayed, said trooper Shawn Barta had been engaging in sexual acts with her. He denies it.
by Nina Moini

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In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a suspected impaired driver does not have a limited right to an attorney before submitting to a blood test if police have a search warrant.
by Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Ginsburg passing the liberal torch: Takeaways from a big Supreme Court term

Ginsburg passing the liberal torch: Takeaways from a big Supreme Court term

The new swing vote on the court is the conservative chief justice; Trump's appointees are going different directions; and Justice Ginsburg appears to be handing off the liberal torch to Justice Kagan.
by Nina Totenberg

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Supreme Court takes up DACA appeal

Supreme Court takes up DACA appeal

The Obama-era program will get a one-hour hearing before the high court next term. The court said it would consolidate three appeals into one argument.
by Nina Totenberg and Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota to drivers: Put down your phone

Minnesota to drivers: Put down your phone

The state Public Safety Department plans to launch a campaign to educate drivers that the "hands-free" cellphone law takes effect on Aug. 1.
by Tim Pugmire

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Supreme Court won't block districts drawn for partisan gain

Supreme Court won't block districts drawn for partisan gain

In two politically charged rulings, the Supreme Court dealt a huge blow Thursday to efforts to combat the drawing of electoral districts for partisan gain but put a hold on the Trump administration's effort to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
by The Associated Press

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