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Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Mori is gone but gender issues remain for Tokyo Olympics

Yoshiro Mori resigned as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday after sexist comments made last week in which he said women "talk too much."
by The Associated Press

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Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into U.S.

Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into U.S.

The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next immigration court hearings to be allowed into the United States while their cases proceed.
by The Associated Press

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Politicians encouraged to learn Spanish, not just fake it during campaigns

Politicians encouraged to learn Spanish, not just fake it during campaigns

The advocacy group Voto Latino is stressing the need for year-round, bilingual engagement with Latino constituents. They're also calling out feeble attempts many candidates make to speak Spanish.
by Juana Summers

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Officials: Chauvin was ready to plead to 3rd-degree murder

Officials: Chauvin was ready to plead to 3rd-degree murder

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was prepared to plead guilty to third-degree murder in George Floyd's death before then-Attorney General William Barr personally blocked the plea deal last year, officials said.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Black-owned businesses find lifeline in small banks as they scramble for survival

Black-owned businesses find lifeline in small banks as they scramble for survival

Black-owned businesses were often at the back of the line when the first coronavirus relief loans were doled out. Now, some are turning to banks that specialize in minority firms for help.
by Scott Horsley

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Minneapolis Park Board won't permit homeless encampments

Minneapolis Park Board won't permit homeless encampments

Commissioners voted 5 to 3 this week to work with other government and social service agencies to help people who are unsheltered.
by Matt Sepic

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