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National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says

National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by people who served in Afghanistan.
by NPR Washington Desk and Brian Mann

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'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict

'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict

As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Donald Trump might hope for.
by John Otis

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Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge

Mamdani and Trump made nice. NYC immigrants are still on edge

The incoming mayor of New York City has had a volatile relationship with President Donald Trump. They recently had a surprisingly cordial meeting. New Yorkers say they are still feeling on edge.
by Jasmine Garsd and Sarah Ventre

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St. Cloud school district program offers free food to families facing insecurity, changes to benefits

St. Cloud school district program offers free food to families facing insecurity, changes to benefits

About 70 percent of the school district’s students are living with food insecurity, meaning they can't afford or don't have access to enough nutritious food. The Feeding 742 Kids Initiative aims to help by providing pre-packaged food boxes to all families in the district.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What does it really mean to be brave?

What does it really mean to be brave?

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about being brave in life’s hardest moments with Bishop Mariann Budde who delivered a sermon that drew national attention shortly after President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. 
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says

Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says

The Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. This move could create confusion and fear among nearly 200,000 refugees who entered during that time.
by The Associated Press

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