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Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border.
by The Associated Press

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Michael Sandel on contributing to the common good

Michael Sandel on contributing to the common good

Michael Sandel speaks at the Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College about his book, “The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?”
by MPR News Staff

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Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities

Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities

A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hundreds missing in aftermath of fire at Rohingya refugee camp

Hundreds missing in aftermath of fire at Rohingya refugee camp

Nearly a dozen bodies have been recovered from the massive blaze in southern Bangladesh that also left tens of thousands of people homeless, officials said.
by Scott Neuman

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Stop blaming Tuskegee, critics say. It's not an 'excuse' for current medical racism

Stop blaming Tuskegee, critics say. It's not an 'excuse' for current medical racism

The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.
by April Dembosky, KQED

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Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned.
by Brandt Williams, Matt Sepic, Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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