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A decade after Mass. ruling, same-sex marriage gains

A decade after Mass. ruling, same-sex marriage gains

In the decade since the highest court in Massachusetts issued its landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, 14 other states and the District of Columbia have legalized it, with Illinois poised to become the 16th in a few days.

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Library services used by homeless get more resources, funds

Library services used by homeless get more resources, funds

The downtown Minneapolis Central Library sees up to 400 homeless visitors on any given day and word is spreading that the library has services that can help those who need it. Now, those programs are getting a financial boost.
by Cody Nelson

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China to abolish labor camps, ease 1-child policy

China to abolish labor camps, ease 1-child policy

China will loosen its decades-old one-child policy by allowing two children for families with one parent who was an only child and will abolish a much-criticized labor camp system, its ruling Communist Party said Friday.

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Give to the Max Day raises $17m despite major technical flaws

In a day marked by slow service, computer crashes and frustration on the part of both donors and organizations, Minnesota nonprofits and schools still managed to raise more than $17 million on Give to the Max Day, according to early estimates. The fifth annual day-long fundraiser got off to a strong start, but by midmorning Read more →
by Marianne Combs

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Report: Fewer homeless veterans in state

Wilder said most male homeless veterans in Minnesota are over age 50, and about a third are black. A quarter of the homeless veterans reported serving in a combat zone, and nearly half of them reported health problems related to their service.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Study: PG-13 gun violence rivals that of R movies

Gun violence in PG-13 rated movies has increased considerably in recent decades, to the point that it sometimes exceeds gun violence in even R-rated films, according to a study released Monday.

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Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Over coffee and cookies, 11 veterans recently shared stories with volunteers at Paradigm Court Reporting and Captioning. They will become part of the Veterans History Project which includes thousands of accounts, all available on line as transcripts, audio or video.
by Dan Olson

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