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Ferguson Commission shines light on racially divided St. Louis

Ferguson Commission shines light on racially divided St. Louis

After Michael Brown's shooting, a group was tasked with investigating the region's inequalities. Their report points to deep racial and economic tensions, and calls for sweeping policy changes.
by Jason Rosenbaum

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Cyclist killed while riding on shoulder of Minnesota highway

The 51-year-old Sartell man was apparently doing everything right, but authorities said despite the cyclist's precautions, he was killed after a car struck him from behind.
by Riham Feshir

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A milestone for a beloved monarch

A milestone for a beloved monarch

Queen Elizabeth II today becomes Great Britain's longest reigning royal, overtaking Victoria, who ruled for 63 years, seven months and two days. She's marking the occasion by opening a railway line.
by Ari Shapiro

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Understanding the laws and dynamics of workplace sexual harrasment

A discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace following the resignation of U of M athletics director Norwood Teague.

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Mpls. demonstrators urge U.S. to take in more refugees

Mpls. demonstrators urge U.S. to take in more refugees

The demonstrators said both the United States and European countries should be doing far more to aid refugees of the civil war in Syria.
by Matt Sepic

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Veterans used in secret experiments sue military for answers

Veterans used in secret experiments sue military for answers

Tens of thousands of troops were used in testing conducted by the U.S. military between 1922 and 1975. The military wanted to learn how to induce symptoms such as "fear, panic, hysteria, and hallucinations" in enemy soldiers.
by Caitlin Dickerson

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Hungary sending buses to take migrants to border

Hungary sending buses to take migrants to border

Hungary says it will send a fleet of buses to a main train station in Budapest and to a highway heading to Vienna after hundreds of migrants decided to stop waiting for permission to get on trains and set off for Austria on foot.
by The Associated Press

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Michael Tonder: Art to inspire conversation about suicide

Michael Tonder: Art to inspire conversation about suicide

An art exhibit -- "What's Left: Lives Touched by Suicide" -- aims to start a conversation and opens tonight in Grand Rapids, Minn.

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