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January 3, 2019 7:26 PM

Two more charged in Catholic Charities fraud

The U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis says the women stole money meant to help homeless.

by Matt Sepic

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January 3, 2019 4:18 PM

Bernie Sanders responds to allegations of sexism, harassment by aides during 2016 race

"We will do better next time," the U.S. senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate said. As Sanders considers whether to run in 2020, new allegations from his 2016 campaign have emerged.

by Tim Mak

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January 3, 2019 12:00 AM

Linda Gordon on 'The Second Coming of the KKK'

Historian Linda Gordon speaks about the history and impact of the Ku Klux Klan in America.

by MPR News Staff

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January 2, 2019 7:50 PM

Activists brace for 2019 abortion-rights battles in the states

The stakes are higher with a newly configured U.S. Supreme Court. Abortion-rights opponents say they're ultimately hoping to overturn Roe v. Wade.

by Sarah McCammon

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January 2, 2019 5:24 PM

Noor's lawyers explain no show for police car inspection

Attorneys said the process forced them to discuss their plans publicly and led to limited access that they thought was meaningless to the investigation.

by Riham Feshir

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January 2, 2019 11:18 AM

African American Studies celebrates 50 years at the U of M

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the start of the African American Studies department at the University of Minnesota. The University established the department in 1969, but only after pressure and protests from black student activists.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 2, 2019 6:15 AM

U.S. agents fire tear gas at migrants trying to cross Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities say they fired tear gas to deter about 150 Central American migrants from climbing over or under the U.S.-Mexico border fence into California.

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December 31, 2018 4:37 PM

If you're over 50, chances are the decision to leave a job won't be yours

A new data analysis by ProPublica and the Urban Institute shows more than half of older U.S. workers are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire, suffering financial damage that is often irreversible.