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Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’

Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’

President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control Thursday night in an address to the nation, calling on lawmakers to restore limits on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines after a string of mass shootings in the country.
by The Associated Press

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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what happens next? Your questions answered

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, what happens next? Your questions answered

After the leak of the draft opinion in which the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe, we asked for your questions about the future of abortion care in the U.S. Here's what our experts said.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Wynne Davis

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A victim of the Brooklyn subway shooting is suing the gun maker Glock

A victim of the Brooklyn subway shooting is suing the gun maker Glock

Ilene Steur, who was one of 10 people injured in the April attack, says in the lawsuit that Glock's marketing practices made it possible for the shooting suspect to buy one of the company's guns.
by Joe Hernandez

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Defiant Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson says he will not resign

Defiant Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson says he will not resign

Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson said Wednesday he will not resign. That sets the stage for a recall election spurred by allegations that he improperly used his office to benefit his business pursuits.
by Dan Kraker

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Gov. Walz reflects on session, looks towards November

Gov. Walz reflects on session, looks towards November

The stage is set for a full matchup between incumbent Governor Tim Walz and GOP challenger, former state senator and physician Scott Jensen. Candidate filings closed yesterday. Walz joins Cathy Wurzer for a brief conversation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Biden to meet with baby formula makers on easing shortage

Biden to meet with baby formula makers on easing shortage

President Joe Biden is set to meet with infant formula manufacturers as his administration works to ease nationwide shortages. The administration's strategy calls for importing foreign supplies and using the Defense Production Act to speed domestic production. 
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law from taking effect

Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law from taking effect

In a 5-to-4 vote, the court granted a request from Big Tech industry trade groups, which argued the law would unleash a flood of racist, hateful and other extremist content on social media platforms.
by Nina Totenberg and Bobby Allyn

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