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January 18, 2022 4:00 AM

A new look at how turmoil is defining the lives and politics of Generation Z

In a new book, “Fight: How Gen Z is channeling their fear and passion to save America,” pollster John Della Volpe explores how America's youngest voters and activists are coming of age.

by Juana Summers

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January 18, 2022 4:00 AM

In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested

People are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for COVID testing because at-home antigen kits and free appointments that offer timely results are scarce.

by Amy Isackson

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January 17, 2022 1:56 AM

Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial for corruption, is in talks to reach a plea bargain. If it goes forward, it could force him to take a break from politics.

by Daniel Estrin and Wynne Davis

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January 16, 2022 1:41 PM

Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows

Former President Donald Trump's administration alarmed career civil servants at the Census Bureau by not only ending the 2020 national head count early, but also pressuring them to alter plans for protecting people's privacy and producing accurate data, a newly released email shows.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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January 14, 2022 2:39 PM

Minneapolis city officials seek effective, humane way to address unsheltered in camps

Some newly elected City Council members say more should be done to help end the conditions which cause the repeated creation and dismantling of the camps.

by Nina Moini

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January 14, 2022 1:28 PM

Feds pledge $60M for Minnesota bridges, more in years ahead

The $60 million is part of bridge work awards through the new federal infrastructure law. The state will have to put up matching money for some projects.

by Brian Bakst

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January 14, 2022 10:42 AM

You'll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on Wednesday

The new order doubles the number of tests the White House plans to buy — for a total of 1 billion kits. Biden said a website will launch next week so Americans can order the free tests.

by Brian Naylor

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January 14, 2022 4:00 AM

Klobuchar optimistic Medicare will be given some power to negotiate drug prices

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said lawmakers may be moving closer to giving Medicare leverage in its substantial buying power to lower drug prices for nearly 50 million seniors.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 14, 2022 12:44 AM

South Korea says North Korea fires projectile in third launch this month

South Korea says North Korea fired at least one projectile in its third weapons launch this month, hours after the North warned of stronger action if the U.S. continues its "confrontational stance."

by The Associated Press

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January 13, 2022 10:24 PM

Biden to announce three more Federal Reserve nominees

Former Treasury official Sarah Bloom Raskin and economists Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson are the three nominees Biden is expected to announce for the Fed board on Friday.

by Scott Horsley

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Politics and Government News

A new look at how turmoil is defining the lives and politics of Generation Z

In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested

Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial

Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows

Minneapolis city officials seek effective, humane way to address unsheltered in camps

Feds pledge $60M for Minnesota bridges, more in years ahead

You'll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on Wednesday

Klobuchar optimistic Medicare will be given some power to negotiate drug prices

South Korea says North Korea fires projectile in third launch this month

Biden to announce three more Federal Reserve nominees

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