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NFL Players Association appeals Rice suspension

NFL Players Association appeals Rice suspension

"This action taken by our union is to protect the due process rights of all NFL players," the NFLPA said in its official statement.
by Steve Mullis

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Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program

Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program

Federal officials plan to run a pilot program in the Twin Cities that aims to deter young Somalis from succumbing to violent ideology. It will help local organizations within the Somali community offer young people positive alternatives to extremism.
by Laura Yuen

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Homeless vets: They're not just single men anymore

Homeless vets: They're not just single men anymore

The number of homeless female veterans as well as veterans with children continues to rise. To combat this trend, the Department of Veterans Affairs is now funding programs for families.
by Quil Lawrence

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Smartphones are used to stalk, control domestic abuse victims

Smartphones are used to stalk, control domestic abuse victims

Victims often don't know they're being tracked through their own phone because spyware apps like mSpy are inexpensive and easy to install, explains a detective with Anoka County, Minn.
by Aarti Shahani

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Peterson: I'm no child abuser; Vikings say he'll play Sunday

Peterson: I'm no child abuser; Vikings say he'll play Sunday

In a statement, the star running back said while he wasn't a perfect parent, "I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser."
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings fans react to Peterson case, with opinions on all sides

Vikings fans react to Peterson case, with opinions on all sides

Running back Adrian Peterson faces an uncertain future with the Minnesota Vikings, now that authorities in Texas say he went too far in disciplining his 4-year-old boy.
by Matt Sepic

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Child abuse groups hope parents learn from Adrian Peterson case

Child abuse groups hope parents learn from Adrian Peterson case

Peterson was booked and released from a Texas jail this weekend after being indicted for child abuse. The allegations say Peterson used a tree branch, or switch, to punish his son.
by Tom Scheck

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Counter Stories: Why Ferguson happened

Counter Stories: Why Ferguson happened

In this installment, the panel continues its discussion of the conditions and injustice which led to the civil unrest in Ferguson and fester in the rest of the country.

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