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Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump’s purge of probationary employees

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump’s purge of probationary employees

U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has asked the Merit Systems Protection Board to temporarily reinstate six federal employees fired from their jobs and is considering ways to seek relief for others.
by Andrea Hsu

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Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions

Pope Francis met at the hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions

The Vatican says Pope Francis is still hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia. But he was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of state and his deputy to approve new decrees for saints and call a formal meeting to set the dates for their canonization. 
by The Associated Press

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Dwindling snowpack causes Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to move farther north

Dwindling snowpack causes Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to move farther north

Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location north of Two Harbors instead of near Duluth.
by Andrew Krueger

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Commissioner reduces ban of Wild’s Ryan Hartman from 10 games to 8, but seeks ‘wake-up call’

Commissioner reduces ban of Wild’s Ryan Hartman from 10 games to 8, but seeks ‘wake-up call’

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman for slamming an opponent’s head to the ice. Bettman made the unusual decision to reduce the penalty from 10 games to the union-recommended eight after hearing Hartman’s in-person appeal.
by The Associated Press

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Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.
by Jackie Fortier

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Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

Just when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they’ve run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand. Minnesota rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half to win 131-128 in Oklahoma City on Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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