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Explainer: What remains as U.S. ends Afghan 'forever war'

Explainer: What remains as U.S. ends Afghan 'forever war'

Starting Saturday, the last remaining 2,500 to 3,500 American troops will begin leaving, to be fully out by Sept. 11 at the latest. Another debate will likely go on far longer: Was it worth it?
by The Associated Press

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'We did it!': Minnesota exults at Census win at NY's expense

'We did it!': Minnesota exults at Census win at NY's expense

In Minnesota — a state that's long seen itself as above average — residents voluntarily returned their census forms at the highest rate in the nation. Their dedication likely saved the day — Minnesota will retain its eight House seats — and many took to social media to exult. As one wrote: "Never try and defeat Minnesota in a paperwork contest."
by Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press and Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

Menthol has been the last allowable flavor in cigarettes, and the FDA says marginalized communities are far more likely to use these products.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Walz, Democrats insist on police changes

Walz, Democrats insist on police changes

With time in the legislative session growing short, Gov. Tim Walz and DFL lawmakers say changes to police powers should be an issue on the table. They were joined by one House Republican, but Senate Republicans have not expressed an interest in passing similar legislation. 
by Brian Bakst

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White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can't participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because they're white.
by The Associated Press

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State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

Nearly a year after unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, businesses damaged in the violence are watching for signs of help from lawmakers in St. Paul. State Rep. Fue Lee, DFL-Minneapolis and chair of the bonding committee in the House, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

The president said the U.S. is "on the move again" after struggling through a devastating pandemic that killed more than 570,000 Americans, disrupted the economy and shook daily life. And he pitched an expansive — and expensive — vision to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, water pipes and other infrastructure, bolster public education and extend a wide swath of other benefits.
by The Associated Press

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