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Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

"I was not disrespectful to Mr. Philips. I respect him. I'd like to talk to him," the teen said on NBC's "Today" show. In hindsight, I wish we could've walked away and avoided the whole thing, but I can't say that I'm sorry for listening to him and standing there."
by The Associated Press

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Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

One vote will be on McConnell's own measure, which reflects Trump's offer to trade border wall funding for temporary protections for some immigrants. The second is set for a bill approved by the Democratic-controlled House reopening government through Feb. 8, with no wall money, to give bargainers time to talk.
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Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional

An Iowa state judge on Tuesday struck down the state's restrictive "fetal heartbeat" abortion law, which would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation.
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Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
by Malaka Gharib

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Editor's note: Racial bias in MPR's work? We want to know

Editor's note: Racial bias in MPR's work? We want to know

An upcoming conference aims to encourage journalists to examine their own racial biases and assumptions. MPR is part of that effort and is taking a deep look now at its own newsroom.
by Nancy Cassutt

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Wilbur Ross to testify on Census citizenship question at House oversight hearing

Wilbur Ross to testify on Census citizenship question at House oversight hearing

The commerce secretary has agreed to be questioned by lawmakers on March 14, after a federal judge ruled that his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census was based on "sham" reasons.

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For many with disabilities, 'Let It Go' is an anthem of acceptance

For many with disabilities, 'Let It Go' is an anthem of acceptance

The breakout song from Disney's "Frozen" has inspired many marginalized groups -- but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.
by Joseph Shapiro

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