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September 19, 2014 7:55 AM

Hamm, Bialik, Questlove join White House campaign against sexual violence

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are unveiling the "It's On Us" campaign today

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September 18, 2014 8:41 PM

Child poverty proving a stubborn problem for Minnesota

About 14 percent of the state's children are living in poverty, according to U.S. Census data released Sept. 18.

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September 18, 2014 11:00 AM

Kids' perception of parents' favoritism counts more than reality

If a child feels like the odd person out, it could mean more problems in the teenage years.

by Nancy Shute

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September 17, 2014 11:15 AM

MacArthur 'genius grant' winner welcomes boost to work on Native American domestic violence

Sarah Deer is the co-director of William Mitchell College's Indian Law clinic.

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September 17, 2014 4:26 AM

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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September 16, 2014 7:07 PM

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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September 16, 2014 1:24 PM

For Central American migrants crossing Mexico to the US, an arduous journey

A photojournalist goes inside the world of people desperate to escape their conditions in Central America.

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September 16, 2014 10:47 AM

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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September 16, 2014 7:18 AM

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