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The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here's what you need to know.

The U.S. is expected to hit its debt ceiling Thursday, forcing the Treasury to take "extraordinary measures" to pay off its bills. A political stalemate could lead to an unprecedented federal default.
by Juliana Kim and Scott Horsley

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'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

Minnesota lawmakers are trying once again to require school districts to provide free menstrual products to students. At a recent hearing students testified about why easy access is important.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Sam Stroozas

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Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

The ruling is the latest victory for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in its ongoing dispute with the county over the boundaries of its central Minnesota reservation, and what powers the tribe has within those boundaries.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U of M’s top regent snubbed in reelection bid

U of M’s top regent snubbed in reelection bid

A panel that advises the Legislature on University of Minnesota regent selections did not include current chair Kendall Powell on a list of finalists. He is not entirely out of the picture, however.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden political future clouded by classified document probe

Biden political future clouded by classified document probe

President Joe Biden's rosy political outlook veered into uncertainty Thursday after the Justice Department appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president's handling of classified documents.
by The Associated Press

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