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March 28, 2016 1:26 PM

Marines gear up for women in combat, but will they sign up?

Women can now apply for ground combat positions in the Marines, and training female recruits for those jobs will begin in June. But so far, no women have signed up.

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March 28, 2016 10:02 AM

Georgia gov. says he will veto controversial 'religious liberty' bill

Critics said the bill, passed by the state Legislature earlier this month, enshrines discrimination against gays and lesbians. Disney and a host of other companies had threatened to stop doing business in the state if it became law.

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March 26, 2016 6:20 PM

Protesters rally before anticipated decision in Clark case

The rally was organized by groups pushing for the prosecution of two Minneapolis Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark, 24, last November.

by Peter Cox

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March 24, 2016 1:37 PM

How philanthropy is changing in Minnesota

Listen in on a conversation between three women who lead major philanthropic organizations in Minnesota and are stepping down.

by MPR News Staff

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March 21, 2016 2:14 PM

How being busy became a badge of honor

How busy is your day? Ann Burnett, a professor at North Dakota State University, studies the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

by MPR News Staff

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March 19, 2016 4:05 PM

After reaching out his hand, President Obama will step foot in Cuba

Obama will be the first American president to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge arrived on a battleship in 1928.

by Scott Horsley

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March 16, 2016 6:41 PM

Lawmaker: 'Aid in dying' bill gives patients alternative

Under Sen. Chris Eaton's proposal, two doctors would sign off on a patient's life expectancy and mental competency before a patient could eventually self-administer life-ending drugs.

by Riham Feshir

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March 16, 2016 4:00 AM

Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers

Metro Transit police began offering a Somali language class to some officers last month. The cops say they want to connect with the growing Somali community in the Twin Cities at transit and bus stops.

by Riham Feshir