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Student killed in car crash, two others critically injured

The crash is under investigation, but alcohol is not suspected as a factor, according to the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
by Riham Feshir

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Counter Stories: How are we doing?

Counter Stories: How are we doing?

The Counter Stories team asks: Have the conversations on the podcast been open and candid enough?

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Supreme Court won't stop same-sex marriages in Alabama

Supreme Court won't stop same-sex marriages in Alabama

The move sent the strongest signal to date that the justices are on the verge of legalizing gay marriage nationwide.
by Nina Totenberg

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Mom of toddler hurt in crash speaks out on texting while driving

Mom of toddler hurt in crash speaks out on texting while driving

An Eagan mom whose 21-month-old son was nearly killed in a head-on collision warns against using a smart phone while driving. State officials urged drivers to heed her warnings.
by Tim Nelson

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Sweden's immigrant influx unleashes a backlash

Sweden's immigrant influx unleashes a backlash

Across Europe, far-right anti-immigrant parties are gaining political power. The change has been especially dramatic in Sweden, which for decades has been known for its openness and tolerance.
by Ari Shapiro

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Counter Stories: The forgotten community

Counter Stories: The forgotten community

Native Americans are the original Americans, yet their mistreatment and suffering is largely absent from the nation's conversation on race.

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Federal appeals court to hear South Dakota same-sex marriage case

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday granted a request to consider an appeal from South Dakota at an expedited pace. The court also combined the arguments with cases from Arkansas and Missouri.
by The Associated Press

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