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Supreme Court revisits affirmative action in college admissions

Supreme Court revisits affirmative action in college admissions

The justices are re-examining decades of precedent allowing affirmative action policies. This time, however, there is every likelihood that the court will overrule some or all of those precedents.
by Nina Totenberg

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Inflation still a top issue as campaign moves to final week

Inflation still a top issue as campaign moves to final week

As the 2022 campaign enters its final week, the top issue — the economy and inflation —seems to favor Republicans. Frustration over rising prices tends to focus on the party that holds the White House, even though a president has little control over rising prices.
by Mark Zdechlik

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AP source: Pelosi attacker carried zip ties, in Jan. 6 echo

AP source: Pelosi attacker carried zip ties, in Jan. 6 echo

Police say the suspect confronted 82-year-old Paul Pelosi early Friday and, according to AP reporting, demanded to know, “Where is Nancy?”

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How Biden changed his tune on inflation as prices soared and the midterms loomed

How Biden changed his tune on inflation as prices soared and the midterms loomed

At first, the White House said inflation would be a temporary issue. But it quickly became the top economic priority — and major source of midterm political pain — for President Biden.
by Asma Khalid

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Walz, Jensen clash in final debate before Election Day

Walz, Jensen clash in final debate before Election Day

Incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen sparred over issues ranging from education to the state's COVID-19 response during a noon debate Friday hosted by MPR News. Here’s an issue-by-issue look at what they said.
by Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: The Gubernatorial Debate

Politics Friday: The Gubernatorial Debate

With less than two weeks before Election Day, the DFL and Republican candidates for Minnesota governor met for their third and final debate on MPR News. Listen to the full debate here.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Speaker Pelosi's husband severely beaten in home break-in

Speaker Pelosi's husband severely beaten in home break-in

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was severely beaten by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home, and he's being treated by doctors for injuries, according to people familiar with the matter.
by The Associated Press

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