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As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota jobless rate reaches highest level in nearly four years

Minnesota jobless rate reaches highest level in nearly four years

New figures from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, released Thursday, show the seasonally adjusted rate ticked up to 3.5 percent in July. That’s up from 3.3 percent the month before.
by Peter Cox

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Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

A federal appeals court says the NFL can be put on trial over claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. It upheld Manhattan federal Judge Valerie Caproni’s ruling that Flores can proceed with claims against the league and three teams: the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans. 
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Venus Williams to get new Barbie as part of Inspiring Women collection

Venus Williams to get new Barbie as part of Inspiring Women collection

Venus Williams has a new Barbie, this one part of the dollmaker’s Inspiring Women collection. Williams’ doll, to be released on Friday, will celebrate the tennis great and pay equity champion with a doll wearing the uniform she wore while winning Wimbledon in 2007. 
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New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

New York man charged with cyberstalking a family member of killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly leaving threatening voicemails that expressed glee about the insurance executive's killing. 
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Human remains found in 1960s-era car pulled from Mississippi River in Sartell

Human remains found in 1960s-era car pulled from Mississippi River in Sartell

Authorities in central Minnesota say human remains were recovered from a vehicle pulled from the Mississippi River late Wednesday — and may provide the answer to a missing-person case from 1967.
by Andrew Krueger and Jon Collins

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Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities. Overwhelmingly, however, people opposed President Trump’s takeover of the city with federal agents and National Guard troops.
by Frank Langfitt

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