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‘This is not a good news story’

There are two stories about the state of the response of the federal government to the people of Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria. One story is being framed in Washington; one in San Juan.
by Bob Collins

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Review: Final episode of ‘The Vietnam War’ fails to deliver

Review: Final episode of ‘The Vietnam War’ fails to deliver

In publicity interviews before the series, Ken Burns seemed to suggest that the nation remains conflicted over whether the Vietnam war, which took the lives of 58,000 Americans, was worth it. The first episode last week seemed to promise to deliver an answer to that question. It didn't.
by Bob Collins

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Letter: There’s no place for youthful joy when Twins clinch playoff spot

Letter: There’s no place for youthful joy when Twins clinch playoff spot

Have I mentioned lately how much I love baseball? On Wednesday night, having already lost to the Indians earlier, the Twins were watching the Los Angeles Angels game. If the Angels lose, the Twins go to the playoff “play-in” game against the Yankees. The game is tied, it goes to extra innings. And then, in…
by Bob Collins

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A people divided and that’s just the way we like it

A people divided and that’s just the way we like it

The Green Bay Packers asked the fans in Lambeau Field last night to do what the players on the field were about to do: link arms and show unity. It could have been an inspiring moment. It wasn't.
by Bob Collins

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Impressed by his football jersey, players buy XBox for 10-year-old

While waiting for his grandmother to get her makeup done in Washington D.C., on Tuesday, Jaden Watts, 10, wandered into a GameStop next door. He may not have recognized two men inside -- Keith Marshall and Rob Kelley. But they recognized him, or at least the jersey he was wearing.
by Bob Collins

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In obit, a call to recognize a mental health & addiction crisis

In obit, a call to recognize a mental health & addiction crisis

Sergei Neubauer's obituary doesn't say so specifically, but his struggle, like most against depression and mental illness, was brave and courageous. His short life was amazing. And so too, obviously, were the two people in Iowa who agreed to be his parents when he was 11.
by Bob Collins

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6-year-old takes a knee during Pledge of Allegiance

If you don't want to take part in the Pledge of Allegiance in the Pasco School District in Florida, you'll need a note from your parents. So when a 6-year-old took a knee during the Pledge, he got an admonishment from his teacher.
by Bob Collins

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When a clown votes

When a clown votes

A clown showed up to vote in a primary election Boston on Tuesday. So people called the cops.
by Bob Collins

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Wanted: The Vikings tickets you were going to burn

A few NFL fans are posting videos of burning tickets in response to the NFL player protest of racial inequality in America. A former Vikings QB is offering real cash for them.
by Bob Collins

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