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Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

The jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen wanted to reinterpret the sacred music of his youth. He did that, and more.
by Euan Kerr

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Obama slams 'yapping' over 'radical Islam' and terrorism

Obama slams 'yapping' over 'radical Islam' and terrorism

"It's a political talking point. It's not a strategy," Obama said in a lengthy speech in which he also criticized Donald Trump's proposals for Muslim immigrants.

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National Cathedral to remove Confederate flags from stained glass windows

National Cathedral to remove Confederate flags from stained glass windows

The windows, which honor Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, will remain during a period of "public dialogue" on race and slavery. But the battle flags will now be replaced with plain glass.

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Long road ends: 3 Minnesotans guilty of plotting to join ISIS

Long road ends: 3 Minnesotans guilty of plotting to join ISIS

The trial of three Somali-American men drew worldwide interest and opened a window onto ISIS' sophisticated propaganda and recruiting techniques. One long, painful journey ended Friday with their convictions. Another is set to begin.
by Laura Yuen, Mukhtar M. Ibrahim and Doualy Xaykaothao

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St. Paul archdiocese plan offers at least $65M to creditors

St. Paul archdiocese plan offers at least $65M to creditors

Attorney Jeff Anderson, whose firm has filed most of the abuse claims against the archdiocese since Minnesota gave survivors of past abuse a new chance to sue, says he's reviewing the plan but calls it "predictably deficient."
by Associated Press

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Taliban name new leader, confirm death of Mullah Mansour

Taliban name new leader, confirm death of Mullah Mansour

The Afghan Taliban confirmed that a U.S. drone strike killed their leader last week, and they announced his successor: Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, an extremist scholar without military experience.

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Sex abuse victims say Minn. law brought hope, chance for justice

Sex abuse victims say Minn. law brought hope, chance for justice

The 2013 Minnesota Child Victims Act opened a legal door to hundreds of victims and shook the Catholic church and other institutions to their core. Today is the last day victims can file claims.
by Todd Melby

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Abuse victims' attorneys say Twin Cities archdiocese is sitting on $1.7 billion

Abuse victims' attorneys say Twin Cities archdiocese is sitting on $1.7 billion

"What has been happening in this bankruptcy is a serious and sinister scheme to hide, to conceal their true net worth. And not have to account to the survivors," said abuse victims' attorney Jeff Anderson. The church says the allegations aren't true.
by Martin Moylan

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The Twin Cities new Archbishop on plans for the diocese

Archbishop Bernard Hebda talks about the challenges ahead for the archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, including the bankruptcy and pending lawsuits.
by MPR News Staff

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