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Court: No right to face your accuser if it’s a machine

Under the 6th Amendment to the Constitution, you have the right to face your accuser. But what if your accuser is your own car?
by Bob Collins

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The iPhone as ‘gay propaganda’?

The iPhone as ‘gay propaganda’?

A monument to Apple founder Steve Jobs outside Russia's IT University has been taken down, apparently because its creators were afraid it violates the recent Russian law against "gay propaganda."
by Bob Collins

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Fuel efficiency standards pave road for SUV comeback

SUVs are back! The October auto sales report, released this morning, shows the continuation of a trend in the United States: Big cars and trucks are back.
by Bob Collins

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Superior skydivers still jumping a year after crash

Superior skydivers still jumping a year after crash

Whatever happened to those skydivers whose planes collided over Superior one year ago Sunday?
by Bob Collins

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Tales from the scenic route

Tales from the scenic route

As we’ve written in these spaces before, we have infinite respect for those who push the boundaries and take the time to chase their explorer side. Two such people are in the news today. First, Jared McCallum… McCallum, a Marine vet, spent the early part of the year walking the entire length of the Appalachian…
by Bob Collins

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DC writer: Mpls. march shows why NFL mascot must go

Did anyone outside of the Upper Midwest notice the big demonstration yesterday against the Washington Redskins' name? Yes.
by Bob Collins

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Lauren’s layup

Lauren’s layup

It doesn't really matter that the opposing team wasn't that interested in tight defense; the game wasn't really the point at that point anyway.
by Bob Collins

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About those mysterious holes in the sky

About those mysterious holes in the sky

Admittedly, this would have been a better picture had I not been running away from the portal to another universe that opened up in the sky of South St. Paul on Saturday afternoon.
by Bob Collins

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High school hero gets trophy for 178th-place finish

You might not recognize the names, but if you're a NewsCut regular, you've seen Melanie Bailey and Danielle Lenoue in action.
by Bob Collins

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Fear itself

Fear itself

Maine Chief District Court Judge Charles LaVerdiere had a night to sleep on it and decided today that a full quarantine for nurse Kaci Hickox isn't such a good idea after all.
by Bob Collins

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