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Orangutan declared to have basic legal rights in Argentina

Orangutan declared to have basic legal rights in Argentina

A Buenos Aires judge ruled in favor of advocates who are calling for more freedom for a 28-year-old orangutan who was born in a zoo.

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St. Cloud faith leaders support Muslim community

St. Cloud faith leaders support Muslim community

Faith leaders met Sunday at the Central Minnesota Islamic Center to discuss four instances of vandalism at the center in one month.
by The Associated Press

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New House committee to address senior care

Rep. Joe Schomacker said the committee's work in 2015 will include funding issues for nursing homes and assisted living programs and addressing workforce challenges.
by Tim Pugmire

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Photos: Protesters disrupt Mall of America

Photos: Protesters disrupt Mall of America

Protesters from the group Black Lives Matter staged a demonstration on one of the busiest shopping days of the year at the Mall of America.
by Jackson Forderer

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Counter Stories: How we celebrate the holidays

Counter Stories: How we celebrate the holidays

From collard greens to tamales, Celia Cruz Christmas albums to spontaneous four-part harmonies, Counter Stories crew members share their holiday traditions.

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#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

Protesters with their arms in the air, chanting, "Hands up! Don't shoot!" walked through the Mall of America Saturday afternoon, while others gathered in the building's rotunda amid stories-high silver Christmas trees, chanting "Black Lives Matter."
by Brandt Williams, Curtis Gilbert and MPR News Staff

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