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Families, advocates mark day of awareness for Native victims
From Washington to Indigenous communities across the American Southwest, top government officials, family members and advocates gathered Wednesday as part of a call to action to address the ongoing problem of violence against Indigenous women and children.
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board voted to uphold his ban from the platform after his account was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: 'Business must lead in new ways'
Former Best Buy Chairman and CEO Hubert Joly talks about his new book “The Heart of Business” at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event in April.
Biden aims for vaccinating 70 percent of adult Americans by July 4
The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered. Biden calls for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and will direct many pharmacies to do the same. 
Facebook board readies for its biggest decision yet: Whether to reinstate Trump
The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Elizabeth Warren stitches the stories she says 'help us learn to persist'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she isn't looking to be president. She's looking for change, she tells NPR, which happens when we talk about our stories — from sexual harassment to child care troubles.
Jelani Cobb at Westminster Town Hall Forum series: 'The Arc Toward Justice'
New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb is the first speaker in a new four-part series from the Westminster Town Hall Forum: “The Arc Toward Justice: Taking Stock One Year After George Floyd’s Death.”
Minnesota Legislature struggles for compromise on policing
The Republican-controlled Senate included no police accountability measures in its budget bill and has already rejected several House proposals. A House-Senate conference committee on Monday began trying to find out whether any compromises are possible.
MN Senate Republicans pass voter ID bill
The Minnesota Senate has passed a photo identification requirement for voting that faces big hurdles in becoming law this session.
Biden raises refugee cap to 62,500 after earlier criticism
The new ceiling for refugee admissions will be 62,500 — far above former President Donald Trump's cap of 15,000. Advocates had been concerned Biden was not moving fast enough on a campaign promise.