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50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges

50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges

April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.
by John Ruwitch

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Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators

Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators

A former Florida politician who is a key figure in the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses and has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
by Ryan Lucas

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Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran

Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran

Jennifer Carnahan faces a challenge from state Sen. Mark Koran in her attempt to serve another term at the helm of the Republican Party of Minnesota.
by Tim Pugmire

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Biden sets up commission to study Supreme Court reform

Biden sets up commission to study Supreme Court reform

Friday's announcement comes amid a debate over the composition of the nine-member court that now has a 6-3 conservative majority.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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Biden proposes $1.5 trillion Federal spending plan

Biden proposes $1.5 trillion Federal spending plan

The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.
by Brian Naylor and Barbara Sprunt

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COVID cases are surging in Michigan. Should it get more vaccines?

COVID cases are surging in Michigan. Should it get more vaccines?

The Biden administration isn't sold on the idea that hotspots should get more vaccines, despite growing calls from local leaders. Instead, states get a weekly supply based on their populations.
by Tamara Keith

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Gulf builds in MN Legislature over public safety plans

Gulf builds in MN Legislature over public safety plans

In the shadow of the Derek Chauvin trial, Minnesota lawmakers are debating more changes to police accountability. They’re far from agreement.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota woman charged in attack on U.S. Capitol

Minnesota woman charged in attack on U.S. Capitol

FBI agents arrested a Rochester, Minn., woman Thursday on charges connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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