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Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say
Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing six people and wounding 12. An Israeli soldier and civilians shot and killed the two attackers, and police later arrested a third person.
Ribbons for Annunciation Church bind up a wider community in mourning
For blocks stretching out from Annunciation Catholic Church and School, trees and light posts are hugged by blue and green ribbons. Just days after the shooting, volunteers took action to literally wrap support around the grieving community.
Council authorizes legal action against property owner over Minneapolis encampment
On Monday, the Minneapolis City Council voted 6-4 to authorize legal action against Hamoudi Sabri. They took up the vote after Mayor Jacob Frey called a special session for the council to discuss the potential lawsuit. 
‘More than a game’: Native lacrosse stages a comeback in NE Minnesota and beyond
Tribal members in Minnesota and Wisconsin are working to revive the game of Baaga’adowewin, the Ojibwe version of lacrosse that once was a vital community-building tradition around the Great Lakes — but then virtually disappeared during the boarding school era. 
Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
Trump posted online that Chicago was “about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR,” but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather “clean them up.”
White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
Some history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content. That material includes educational resources that many educators rely on to supplement their lessons.
Colorful photos of a colorful child: Remembering Fletcher Merkel
The photos of Fletcher Merkel, who died in the mass shooting last month at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, were shared with reporters ahead of his funeral Sunday at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
Athletes inducted to 2025 Hall of Fame class in night of tears, memories
Carmelo Anthony was part of a quintet of players that were inducted into the Hall on Saturday as individuals, joining Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles. Together they were part of 11 WNBA or NBA championship teams, captured 15 Olympic gold medals, made 37 All-NBA or All-WNBA appearances and were named as All-Stars 45 times in their careers.
J.J. McCarthy's time with the Vikings has arrived. He'll face his favorite childhood team, the Bears
J.J. McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night for the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Chicago Bears. He grew up rooting for the Bears in the Chicago area.