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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
by Scott Horsley

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Supreme Court allows ruling that ends tool to protect minority voters in 7 states, including Minnesota

Supreme Court allows ruling that ends tool to protect minority voters in 7 states, including Minnesota

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will have their first televised debate Friday night, ahead of the primary election on Aug. 11.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran

Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran

Trump, sketching out the broad strokes at a press conference at the G7 summit, said Iran will "work closely" with the U.S. to turn over enriched material that's "very deep in the bowels of the Earth."
by Deepa Shivaram

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Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Proving that 15 Minnesotans conspired to impede or injure federal officers during the surge of immigration agents into the state will be difficult for federal prosecutors, says University of St. Thomas law professor Mark Osler.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Samantha Hoyt, who was previously in law enforcement for 18 years, took on the new role of Extreme Risk Protection Order coordinator in March and is tasked with raising awareness about the law. After reviewing the existing case files, she joined Morning Edition for her first interview on the job this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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