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U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

U.S. emergency oil reserve is in the spotlight as gas prices climb

The emergency oil reserve isn't intended to be tapped as a way to manage prices — it's supposed to manage major supply disruptions, which the market is not currently experiencing. But it is one of the few tools a president has to push oil prices down.
by Camila Domonoske

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Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe

Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe

Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Demonstrations also took place in several other countries.
by The Associated Press

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Giving up gas-powered cars was a fringe idea. It's now on its way to reality

Giving up gas-powered cars was a fringe idea. It's now on its way to reality

In just a few years, phasing out gas-powered cars has gone from fringe idea to mainstream policy proposal. It's still a long way from being reality, but the sense of urgency is accelerating.
by Camila Domonoske

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Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris

Biden to have routine colonoscopy, transfer power to Harris

Press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden would be under anesthesia during the procedure and would transfer power to Kamala Harris. Harris, the first woman, person of color and person of South Asian descent to be vice president, will be making history during the short time she is serving as acting president.
by The Associated Press

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Republican AG candidate faces suspended law license

Republican AG candidate faces suspended law license

Dennis Smith, who is running for Minnesota attorney general, has signed an agreement that could lead to a 30-day law license suspension and years of probation after that.
by Brian Bakst

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Federal grant to help St. Paul police to hire more officers

Federal grant to help St. Paul police to hire more officers

The city has won a $3.7 million federal grant that will allow its police department to hire dozens of new officers next year.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis starts detail work for new 'strong mayor' structure

Minneapolis starts detail work for new 'strong mayor' structure

A newly formed 10-member panel will guide efforts to implement the so-called strong mayor form of government, backed by voters in November, making the Minneapolis mayor the head of almost all city departments, including the police force.  
by Tim Nelson

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White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills

White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills

The package provided an additional $4.5 billion for the government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which typically has funding of $3 billion to $4 billion annually.
by The Associated Press

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