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Trump and Putin conclude talks on Ukraine touting progress, but no breakthrough

Trump and Putin conclude talks on Ukraine touting progress, but no breakthrough

President Trump has finished his high-stakes summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and though the two leaders touted progress over ending the war in Ukraine they did not announce any steps toward reaching a ceasefire.
by Tamara Keith, Danielle Kurtzleben and Franco Ordoñez

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Boelter faces new charges from Hennepin grand jury, including animal cruelty

Boelter faces new charges from Hennepin grand jury, including animal cruelty

A Hennepin County grand jury on Thursday returned a first-degree premeditated murder indictment against the man suspected of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. It’s among several new charges Boelter is facing.
by Matt Sepic

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DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of DWI

DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of DWI

Minnesota Sen. Tou Xiong was booked at the Ramsey County Jail around 4 a.m. Thursday on suspicion of DWI. Xiong pleaded guilty to DWI in 2022, when he was a member of the Minnesota House.
by Peter Cox

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Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit

Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit

President Donald Trump’s meeting in Alaska with Vladimir Putin could be a decisive moment in the war in Ukraine and in the U.S. leader’s anomalous relationship with his Russian counterpart. 
by The Associated Press

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The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states

The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states

State leaders in both parties say they're ready to redraw political lines ahead of 2026, but state laws and constitutions make mid-decade redistricting virtually impossible in many places.
by The NPR Network

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Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities. Overwhelmingly, however, people opposed President Trump’s takeover of the city with federal agents and National Guard troops.
by Frank Langfitt

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As Stillwater prison closes, advocates say inmates’ legal documents at risk

As Stillwater prison closes, advocates say inmates’ legal documents at risk

As inmates are transferred out of Stillwater prison, advocates say they are forced to choose between packing personal items and educational and legal documents. The corrections department disputes this is a widespread problem. 
by Cait Kelley

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