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Anti-violence protesters shut down part of Chicago interstate

Anti-violence protesters shut down part of Chicago interstate

Thousands of anti-violence protesters marched along a Chicago interstate on Saturday, shutting down traffic in an effort to draw attention to the gun violence that's claimed hundreds of lives in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods.
by Associated Press

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Immigrant PhD candidate rocked by sudden U.S. Army discharge

Immigrant PhD candidate rocked by sudden U.S. Army discharge

It's unclear how many men and women who enlisted through the special recruitment program have been ousted from the Army, but immigration attorneys told the AP that they know of more than 40 recruits who recently have been discharged or whose status has become questionable.
by Associated Press

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Duluth council member takes on panhandling law

Duluth council member takes on panhandling law

Laws against panhandling experienced a huge growth in the U.S. in the first half of the decade. Now, the city of Duluth is set to take on the issue of repealing its ban.
by Tom Crann

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Roseville police seek public's help finding missing 17-year-old

Roseville police seek public's help finding missing 17-year-old

Ramal Duante Ali was last seen at his home on Sunday when he left to go to work and did not return. Authorities said Friday they are concerned for his welfare.
by MPR News Staff

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A Minneapolis city ID card? Could be coming soon to your wallet, if you want it

Cities like Chicago, New York and Northfield, MN already offer municipal ID cards to their residents. According to its website, the city of Minneapolis hopes to implement a similar program by early next year.
by Phil Picardi

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U.S. Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits

U.S. Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits

Some immigrant U.S. Army reservists and recruits who enlisted in the military with a promised path to citizenship are being abruptly discharged, the Associated Press has learned.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. to reunite migrant families as immigration politics boil

U.S. to reunite migrant families as immigration politics boil

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told reporters that his department is ready to reunite children in its care with their parents, starting next Tuesday with those under age 5.
by Associated Press

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Robin DiAngelo on why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism

Robin DiAngelo on why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism

In a new book, writer and speaker Robin DiAngelo provides history and context to explain why many white people react emotionally and defensively when confronted with issues of race.
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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