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Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry, ex-St. Paul Saints player

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November

Trump administration seeks to block court order for full SNAP payments in November

The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
by The Associated Press

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Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Andrea Jenkins reflects on 8 years on the Minneapolis City Council

Andrea Jenkins — the former council president — did not seek re-election and will retire after she wraps up her third term at the end of the year.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

Medicare beneficiaries will soon be able to get obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs for a $50 copay. But there are some limitations.
by Sydney Lupkin

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