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What's behind the research funding gap for black scientists?

What's behind the research funding gap for black scientists?

Black scientists more often seek grants for community health studies, but molecular-level research proposals win more funding. More diversity throughout the process could help close the gap, says NIH.
by Emily Vaughn

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Drone pilot finds missing 6-year-old in Sherburne County field

A boy who went missing after getting off his school bus Tuesday was found safe with his dog at about 2 a.m. in a field a mile from his home. Authorities credit a volunteer piloting a thermal imaging drone with finding the boy.
by Tim Nelson

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British family detained by ICE after unlawfully entering U.S. from Canada

British family detained by ICE after unlawfully entering U.S. from Canada

Eileen and David Connors say they accidentally crossed the U.S.-Canada border while vacationing. The couple and their 3-month-old son have been in a federal immigration facility since Oct. 3.
by Laura Benshoff

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Trump touted his immigration slowdown — what it could mean for Minnesota's workforce

Trump touted his immigration slowdown — what it could mean for Minnesota's workforce

At his rally in Minneapolis last week, President Trump promised to protect communities from an influx of immigrants and refugees. But the latest census numbers show a recent slowdown in immigration that could actually hurt Minnesota communities.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Nick Scheffler

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States like Minnesota honoring indigenous people instead of Columbus

States like Minnesota honoring indigenous people instead of Columbus

From Minnesota to Vermont, at least five states and Washington, D.C., have done away with Columbus Day celebrations in deference to Native Americans, though the federal Columbus Day remains in place.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day?

Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day?

More and more places in the United States are dropping Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, but the shift isn't happening without some pushback.
by Leila Fadel

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St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul officials have ordered 16 people camped near the Mississippi River to move by Thursday, one of approximately 120 homeless encampments cleared so far this year.
by Martin Moylan

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Showdown over LGBTQ employment rights hits Supreme Court

Showdown over LGBTQ employment rights hits Supreme Court

The high court heard cases testing whether employers are free to fire employees because they are gay or transgender.
by Nina Totenberg

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