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North Korea fires ballistic missile, in 1st test in 2 months

North Korea fires ballistic missile, in 1st test in 2 months

The U.S. military says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, its first such launch in about two months and a signal it isn’t interested in rejoining denuclearization talks anytime soon and would rather focus on boosting its weapons arsenal.
by The Associated Press

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'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

'We were trapped': Trauma of Jan. 6 lingers for lawmakers

A year after the Jan. 6 insurrection, some of the lawmakers who were trapped in the upper House balcony that day are still recovering from lingering trauma. In interviews with The Associated Press a year later, many of the lawmakers recall that they thought they were going to die.
by The Associated Press

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A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to safeguard it from another attack

A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to safeguard it from another attack

The Jan. 6 siege led to a transformation of security for the citadel of democracy and members of Congress. But many say plenty of work remains to ensure another attack never happens again.
by Claudia Grisales

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CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults.
by The Associated Press

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Panel of judges hears arguments on Minnesota's new political maps

Panel of judges hears arguments on Minnesota's new political maps

A panel of five judges heard arguments Tuesday about how to draw new political district boundaries in Minnesota. The once-a-decade process is likely once again to be completed by the judicial branch, as it has for decades.
by Tim Pugmire

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Rep. Hagedorn tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Hagedorn tests positive for COVID-19

First District U.S. Rep Jim Hagedorn said he is vaccinated and is experiencing mild symptoms but is in the care of Mayo Clinic because he has kidney cancer. 
by MPR News Staff

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Jan. 6 attack posed loyalty test for Indiana Rep. Greg Pence

Jan. 6 attack posed loyalty test for Indiana Rep. Greg Pence

Indiana Representative Greg Pence watched the Jan. 6 insurrection unfold from an extraordinary perch. He was with his brother, Vice President Mike Pence, who was set to preside over a joint session of Congress where the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be certified. 
by The Associated Press

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