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Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Many incumbents who served through the period following George Floyd’s killing face challengers who are critical of the council’s actions last term and who want to pursue reform within the existing Police Department. 
by Jon Collins

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Election 2021: Where to find information on who and what's on your ballot

Election 2021: Where to find information on who and what's on your ballot

There are more than 50 elections and dozens of special elections taking place across Minnesota Tuesday. Many of these local races are challenging to find information on. Here’s a round-up of coverage from around the state.
by Sara Porter

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Biden announces a plan in Glasgow to help poorer countries with climate change

Biden announces a plan in Glasgow to help poorer countries with climate change

In a speech to the U.N. climate summit on Monday, President Joe Biden laid out his strategy for reaching goals to curb emissions — and a plan to help developing countries adapt to climate change.
by Brian Naylor

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'Misfire' is a scathing look at nepotism, fraud and corruption in the NRA

'Misfire' is a scathing look at nepotism, fraud and corruption in the NRA

The book by NPR's Tim Mak might be the final blow in terms of exposing the organization's rotten core and showing how a boundless love for money and power has eaten away at the group's foundations.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Most Americans trust elections are fair, but sharp divides exist, a new poll finds

Most Americans trust elections are fair, but sharp divides exist, a new poll finds

Many Republicans appear to have bought into former President Donald Trump's lies about widespread election fraud. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that just a third of GOP voters say they trust elections are fair.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know

Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know

More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.
by Bill Chappell

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Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

A majority of the Supreme Court have signaled they would allow abortion providers to pursue a court challenge to a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the nation’s second-largest state after six weeks of pregnancy. But it was unclear Monday how quickly the court would rule.
by The Associated Press

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As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

At issue this election is not only who will lead Minneapolis, but also whether voters in the city that sparked a worldwide movement calling for police accountability will choose to drastically restructure public safety.
by Jon Collins

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