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Minnesota Senate goes home without votes on commissioners

Minnesota Senate goes home without votes on commissioners

The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate adjourned its special session Wednesday without taking a planned vote on confirming two of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners, after Democrats objected to how GOP lawmakers essentially forced out another cabinet member a day earlier.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Haitian leader's killing draws condemnation, calls for calm

Haitian leader's killing draws condemnation, calls for calm

The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has drawn shock and condemnation from leaders in other parts of the world, along with calls for calm and unity in Haiti.
by The Associated Press

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Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

Donald Trump sues Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for alleged censorship

The former president filed suit against three of the nation's biggest tech giants, alleging they wrongfully kicked him off their platforms after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
by Shannon Bond

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Russians tried to hack Republican National Committee

Russians tried to hack Republican National Committee

The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted but that no data was accessed. The attempt would be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.
by Alana Wise

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Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of unidentified people attacked his private residence, the country's interim prime minister said in a statement Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Bishop resigns as pollution agency head prior to Senate vote

Bishop resigns as pollution agency head prior to Senate vote

Laura Bishop resigned as Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner rather than face a confirmation vote. She had been assailed by Republican lawmakers for pushing new standards around vehicle emissions, industrial pollution and food-packaging chemicals.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say

New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say

Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing with renewed urgency for huge investments to slow global warming, after a bipartisan infrastructure plan cut out some of President Joe Biden’s key climate initiatives.
by The Associated Press

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