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December 30, 2014 7:01 AM

Traffic stops persuade people to avoid drinking and driving

Researchers say that when police strictly enforce traffic laws, drunken driving decreases.

by Patti Neighmond

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December 29, 2014 4:11 PM

Activists call 2014 'a super banner year' for same-sex marriage

A year ago, same-sex marriage was legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Now that number is up to 35, and there's a strong possibility that the issue will go before the Supreme Court in 2015.

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December 25, 2014 6:57 PM

After 522 years, Spain seeks to make amends for expulsion of Jews

Spain's monarchy decimated the Jewish population by expelling, killing or forcibly converting Jews in 1492. Now the country may offer their descendants Spanish citizenship.

by Emily Harris and Lauren Frayer

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December 23, 2014 8:22 AM

City attorney to file charges 'to make an example' of MOA protest organizers

City Attorney Sandra Johnson said her office may also seek restitution for additional security costs incurred by the Mall of America and city of Bloomington due to the protest.

by Jon Collins

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December 23, 2014 8:20 AM

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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December 22, 2014 11:26 AM

NYC police deaths: Details on suspect; rift between mayor and police

New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says tensions in the city are at their worst since the 1970s.

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December 22, 2014 7:45 AM

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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December 22, 2014 6:56 AM

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