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Taiwan's parliament legalizes same-sex marriage, a first in Asia

Taiwan's parliament legalizes same-sex marriage, a first in Asia

In 2017, a court had given the government two years to create a legal framework for gay marriage. On Friday, lawmakers passed the most progressive of three bills.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Rape victim tells court she's a survivor at sentencing of one of her attackers

A statement read by a victim advocate said in part, "I am smarter, braver and stronger than [Deonte] Lawson ever counted on. I am a survivor. And I know I am not his first victim, but I am going to make damn sure I am his last."
by Matt Sepic

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Kidnap victim Jayme Closs honored by Wisconsin Assembly

Kidnap victim Jayme Closs honored by Wisconsin Assembly

A 13-year-old teenager who was held prisoner in a Wisconsin cabin for three months before escaping her abductor is being honored by state lawmakers as a "hometown hero."
by Associated Press

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Large majority of Minnesota homeless people have a mental illness

Large majority of Minnesota homeless people have a mental illness

A new study from the Wilder Foundation indicates nearly two-thirds of Minnesota's homeless population is living with a mental health condition, which can exacerbate their difficulty finding and keeping housing.
by Alisa Roth

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American Muslims in public life say they face outsized scrutiny

American Muslims in public life say they face outsized scrutiny

Many say the storm of criticism around Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, the first black Muslim woman in Congress, is more about who she is than what she says. Her experience is familiar to other Muslim leaders.
by Leila Fadel

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'Depraved mind' not at play in Noor case, defense argues

'Depraved mind' not at play in Noor case, defense argues

Attorneys for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor are asking a judge to acquit him of murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

Becky Aranda recalls the mental health challenges of her son, the man accused of throwing a 5-year-old over a third-story railing at the Mall of America last month.
by Alisa Roth

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