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World hunger level highest in 40 years

World hunger level highest in 40 years

The UN says there are now 1 billion people who don't have enough to eat around the world -- the highest level in 40 years. What's the moral obligation of countries like the U.S. and Europe to step in and are we providing aid effectively?
by J. Brian Atwood

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Stem cell ruling to be appealed; some work to stop

Stem cell ruling to be appealed; some work to stop

The Obama administration said Tuesday it will appeal a court ruling that undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research. But dozens of experiments aimed at fighting spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease and other ailments probably will stop in the meantime.

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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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Anniversary of 19th Amendment a reminder of importance of voting rights

Anniversary of 19th Amendment a reminder of importance of voting rights

For most of us voting is integral to being a citizen, whether we exercise that right or not. The importance of having the vote is perhaps most evident to those who don't have it.
by Suzanne Pekow

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Big group of refugees to resettle in St. Cloud

Big group of refugees to resettle in St. Cloud

Lutheran Social Services plans to resettle 300 refugees over the next three years in St. Cloud. Refugee populations, mostly from Somalia, have had a growing presence in St. Cloud for the past decade.
by Phil Picardi and Ambar Espinoza

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