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March 3, 2022 7:31 PM

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation

The Biden administration will grant temporary protection from deportation to tens of thousands of Ukrainians who are already living in the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security announced.

by Joel Rose

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March 3, 2022 6:57 PM

Hennepin Healthcare CEO says she's 'taken action' over blackface photo

Hennepin Healthcare’s CEO says she has “taken action” against two white employees who allegedly appear in a photo wearing blackface makeup. The image was emailed to leaders of the county health system last month and published this week in the Star Tribune.

by Matt Sepic

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March 2, 2022 4:16 PM

Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

New research shows drug overdose deaths continue to surge among Black Americans. For the first time since 1999, Black Americans are dying at a higher rate per capita than white Americans.

by Brian Mann

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March 2, 2022 2:06 PM

Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem

Trauma is widespread and, if left unhealed, it affects decision making on the job.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 28, 2022 4:47 AM

Europe welcomes Ukrainian refugees but others, less so

The hospitality greeting Ukrainians fleeing the violence in their native country has highlighted the stark differences in treatment given to migrants and refugees from the Middle East and Africa.

by The Associated Press

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February 27, 2022 8:50 AM

For decades, cartoonist Ray Billingsley has depicted Black family life in 'Curtis'

He got past obstacles in the industry to bring a mostly Black cast of characters to newspapers and digital platforms across the country.

by Ashley Pointer

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February 25, 2022 4:01 PM

Feeding Our Future dissolves amid FBI fraud investigation

Feeding Our Future’s executive director said in a statement that the group's board voted Wednesday to dissolve "in light of negative media reports and frozen assets."

by Matt Sepic

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February 25, 2022 7:25 AM

4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisis

The companies, including Johnson & Johnson and McKesson, will admit no wrongdoing. Billions of dollars in payouts will fund drug treatment and harm reduction programs.

by Brian Mann

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February 24, 2022 7:57 AM

Colin Kaepernick launches new initiative to offer autopsies for police-related deaths

The new initiative will eliminate concerns from the first autopsy, ensure that it was conducted without any biases or errors.

by Jonathan Franklin

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February 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Meet Minnesota gamers and game developers of color working to see themselves on screen

While there’s a growing number of video gamers of color, the market and a large percentage of stories don’t reflect them.

by Hannah Yang

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Social Issues

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation

Hennepin Healthcare CEO says she's 'taken action' over blackface photo

Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem

Europe welcomes Ukrainian refugees but others, less so

For decades, cartoonist Ray Billingsley has depicted Black family life in 'Curtis'

Feeding Our Future dissolves amid FBI fraud investigation

4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisis

Colin Kaepernick launches new initiative to offer autopsies for police-related deaths

Meet Minnesota gamers and game developers of color working to see themselves on screen

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