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Seven lies and a fact about 'Lying'

Seven lies and a fact about 'Lying'

Author Sam Harris undercuts some of our myths about untruths.

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Dorothy Day Center's time may be up; new homeless facility, new location proposed

Dorothy Day Center's time may be up; new homeless facility, new location proposed

St. Paul's Dorothy Day Center was founded in 1981 and was never meant to be a place where people sleep. Now, up to 250 people cram into that building at night. But change may be coming. The city is proposing a new homeless facility with better services in a new part of the city.
by Julie Siple

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As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

As Christmas approaches amid clergy abuse revelations, Catholics weigh options for giving

Allegations against leaders of the Twin Cities Archdiocese in recent months have triggered anger among many parishioners. If they choose to take a stand with their dollars, it could affect how the church moves forward with projects throughout the coming year.
by Tom Scheck

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New plan on homelessness ambitious in scope

Minnesota could become the first state to end homelessness among veterans. And it could do it in just two years. That's just one of the goals of an ambitious new statewide plan to combat homelessness. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with the state Director to Prevent and End Homelessness about the plan.
by Phil Picardi

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Christmas in Abu Dhabi jail for Woodbury man

Christmas in Abu Dhabi jail for Woodbury man

Shezanne "Shez" Cassim remains in prison in Abu Dhabi. Cassim's family said they are disappointed he won't make it back to Woodbury for Christmas.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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In press-rights battle, reporter says accountability's at risk

In press-rights battle, reporter says accountability's at risk

The Justice Department is trying to compel New York Times journalist James Risen to testify in the case of a former CIA official who may or may not have leaked classified information to him. Risen says that, in terms of transparency and attitude toward the press, the Obama administration "is the worst."

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Ramsey County veterans court launches Thursday

Ramsey County officially launches a veterans court intended to help veterans charged with nonviolent crimes to get their lives back on track.
by Jon Collins

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Obama urges world to act on Mandela's legacy

Obama urges world to act on Mandela's legacy

U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela's universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation by scores of heads of state in a South African stadium.

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