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Preparing to sue, ex-Boy Scouts recall abuse by unit leaders

Preparing to sue, ex-Boy Scouts recall abuse by unit leaders

Sharing their stories doesn't come easily for these middle-aged men. At times, their eyes well up or their voices crack as they describe being sexually abused in the Boy Scouts and suffering from emotional damage long afterward.
by Associated Press

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In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

Plastic bags of clothes, a "Koala Australia" T-shirt, family photos and an officer's name plate sit among evidence released Friday from the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. They are everyday goods that tell an extraordinarily tragic story.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants may improve road safety

Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants may improve road safety

Four years after implementing a policy to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, Connecticut has seen a reduction in hit-and-run crashes and a steep decline in the number of people found guilty of unlicensed driving.
by Chris Burrell

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Minneapolis moving to address student homelessness

The Stable Homes Stable Schools initiative in Minneapolis is underway, trying to help students avoid homelessness, which can be a serious detriment to academic performance.
by Martin Moylan

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Boys Totem Town in St. Paul to close

The facility houses young people who have committed crimes, but placements there have declined in recent years.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Governor signs bill to fight opioid epidemic

Governor signs bill to fight opioid epidemic

Walz says the compromise bill "will help more families access the treatment they need and prevent addiction in the first place."
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Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence

Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence

A judge ruled Wednesday that evidence in the trial of a former police officer convicted of murder, except five graphic videos, will be released to the public this week.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Red Nose Day 2019: How does it work, why is it being criticized?

Red Nose Day 2019: How does it work, why is it being criticized?

The goal is to raise money to fight child poverty by selling red foam noses and staging celebrity events. But some critics are raising questions about the campaign.
by Malaka Gharib

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