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Ethics in the corner office

Recently the head of American Airlines resigned because he didn't agree with the company's decision to file for bankruptcy. When he walked out the door he left his lucrative bonus package on the table. It's a rare story and it got us wondering -- what makes some leaders forego the perks of the job while others become the face of corporate greed.

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Facebook aims to help prevent suicides

A new service launching today is designed to make it easier for people who express suicidal thoughts on Facebook to get help. Users will be able to make instant connections with crisis counselors through Facebook chat. “One of the big goals here is to get the person in distress into the right help as soon…
by David Cazares

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Officials cite drop in homelessness among veterans

The Obama administration said Monday that homelessness among the nation's veterans declined by about 12 percent during a one-year period ending January 2011.

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Latinos lead charge of new small businesses in Minn.

Latinos lead charge of new small businesses in Minn.

As Minnesota's Latino population grows, the number of Latino-owned businesses in Minnesota has also risen steadily -- at nearly double the rate of overall business growth in the state.
by Mark Steil

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Campaign Finance Board dismisses complaint against Catholic DVD

Campaign Finance Board dismisses complaint against Catholic DVD

The complaint against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis was over a DVD mailed to 400,000 Catholics before the 2010 election which urged them to call for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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David Brooks on making modesty an American virtue again

David Brooks on making modesty an American virtue again

New York Times columnist and author David Brooks brings his 'modesty manifesto' to the Aspen Ideas Festival. He argues Americans need to embrace modesty as a virtue again so we can work together at solving some of the major problems are country is facing.

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UND starts transition from Fighting Sioux nickname

UND starts transition from Fighting Sioux nickname

University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley says the university will largely remove the "Fighting Sioux" logo by the end of December. A memo outlines how UMD will stop using the nickname.
by Dan Gunderson

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Gov. Dayton at fundraiser for Arrowhead food shelves

Gov. Mark Dayton and DFL Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk highlighted the issue of hunger Tuesday at a fundraiser for Arrowhead food shelves.
by Julie Siple

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US to use foreign aid to promote gay rights

The Obama administration is announcing a wide-ranging effort to use U.S. foreign aid to promote rights for gays and lesbians abroad, including combating attempts by foreign governments to criminalize homosexuality.

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