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November 16, 2018 7:16 AM

Police in many U.S. cities fail to track murdered, missing indigenous women

Seattle-based researchers examined the disappearances and murders of Native American women in 71 U.S. cities. They found information on 506 documented cases — and huge, troubling gaps in the data.

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November 16, 2018 6:03 AM

Michelle Obama's miscarriage story may help other women share theirs

A memoir from the former first lady is bringing fresh attention to miscarriages and could help illuminate and normalize the common loss of a pregnancy.

by Emmarie Huetteman

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November 15, 2018 4:32 AM

Before presidential honor, Alan Page honors Diane Sims Page's work

Days from being awarded the highest civilian honor a president may bestow, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page joined those whose lives were changed by a foundation he founded with his late wife, Diane Sims Page.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 14, 2018 5:03 PM

Warming tents go up at site of long-standing encampment in Minneapolis

The city gave permission for the warming tents because new shelter space is not ready. Temperatures have been well below freezing in recent days.

by Max Nesterak

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November 14, 2018 1:38 PM

FBI examining more video in search for Wisconsin teen

The FBI is examining additional surveillance video taken from an expanded area around the Wisconsin home where a couple was shot and killed and their daughter was apparently abducted.

by Associated Press

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November 14, 2018 6:03 AM

Latinos increasingly concerned about their place in U.S. society, survey finds

A majority of Hispanics say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.

by Marisa Peñaloza

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November 13, 2018 2:55 PM

Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes

The nation's leading e-cigarette maker says it has halted store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.

by Associated Press

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November 13, 2018 2:00 PM

How to talk about racism with children

Racism can be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about racism with children. MPR News host Kerri Miller discussed this topic with two experts.

by Kerri Miller

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November 13, 2018 1:39 PM

China's building spree in poor nations: Does it really help the local economy?

There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.

by Joanne Lu