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Congressional report: Minnesota top U.S. spot for ISIS recruiting

Congressional report: Minnesota top U.S. spot for ISIS recruiting

American officials are losing the battle to stem the flow of ISIS recruits from Minnesota and other states to the Middle East, the House Homeland Security Committee concludes in a new report.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Dalai Lama plans private audience with Minnesota Tibetans

Dalai Lama plans private audience with Minnesota Tibetans

The Dalai Lama plans a private audience with members of Minnesota's Tibetan community on Wednesday in the same city where he has been receiving medical attention since last week.
by The Associated Press

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Pope says goodbye as U.S. trip concludes in Philadelphia

Pope says goodbye as U.S. trip concludes in Philadelphia

The pontiff's six-day visit to the U.S. came to an end at Philadelphia International Airport, where he met Vice President Biden and delivered a brief farewell to the American cities that hosted him.

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The pope, his black Fiat and the symbolism behind it

The pope, his black Fiat and the symbolism behind it

The Fiat has been the talk of the town, and everyone wants to get a peek. Theologians, however, say the little car packs a whole lot of meaning.

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Minnesota's Mary Jo Copeland meets with pope

Minnesota's Mary Jo Copeland meets with pope

Among the few Americans granted a private audience with Pope Francis during his visit to the United States is Mary Jo Copeland, who has served the poor and needy in the Twin Cities for decades.
by Tom Crann

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The 10 most political moments in Pope Francis' address to Congress

The 10 most political moments in Pope Francis' address to Congress

The speech had something for everyone. It had several lines that might have made members of both parties uncomfortable -- but mostly Republicans.

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Pope will address a Congress that's much more Christian than America

Pope will address a Congress that's much more Christian than America

Congress members are also more religiously affiliated overall. "Maybe it's because we need the solid grounding and good guidance we get from above," one senator says.

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Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

The 15-year-old loves the sport, but boxing officials say international rules do not allow covering her legs and arms.
by Laura Yuen

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Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Sister Alice Zachmann, 89, has spent much of her life teaching school in Minnesota — and fighting for human rights in Guatemala. She'll be a witness Thursday to Pope Francis' historic speech.
by Elizabeth Baier

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