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U.S. announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

U.S. announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles. The announcement was made Wednesday as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

There will be a new lead at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court. Supreme Court Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas will be taking over after Chief Justice Natalie Hudson retires at the end of September.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86

Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86

The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. As GBH reports, Even in hospice, Frank was actively working to spread the message of his forthcoming book, "The Hard Path to Unity: Why We Must Reform the Left to Rescue Democracy."
by The NPR Network and Adam Reilly, GBH News

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These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing

These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing

Two Black men from Georgia who voted for President Trump in 2024 have very different views of how the country is doing now, in the first installment of Swing Shift from NPR's Tamara Keith.
by Tamara Keith

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Capitol cash injection will keep HCMC open, Hennepin Co. commissioner says

Capitol cash injection will keep HCMC open, Hennepin Co. commissioner says

The legislative aid for HCMC, the state’s largest trauma center, includes $205 million in state support this year and access to a $500 million reserve account available through 2031.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets

Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets

While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is the first state to pass a law making it a felony for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.
by Bobby Allyn

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Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday appointed Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he appointed Ramsey County District Court Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr. as a new associate justice.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
by Carrie Johnson

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