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November 9, 2009 8:02 AM

Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage

A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial.

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November 9, 2009 7:27 AM

Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall

Chancellor Angela Merkel thanked former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev for making change possible in East Germany as she visited what was once a fortified border crossing on Monday - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago the Berlin Wall fell.

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November 9, 2009 7:06 AM

Event looks to close gap between white and minority homeowners

The Minnesota Home Ownership Center is hosting a summit Monday, Nov. 9 on how to close the gap between white and minority homeowners in the state.

by Jessica Mador

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November 6, 2009 5:00 PM

Finding a home in language

Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.

by Sasha Aslanian and Sadiya Mohamed

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November 6, 2009 6:16 AM

Final radiation dose expected for Daniel Hauser

The end of cancer treatment and court hearings could be in sight for Sleepy Eye teen Daniel Hauser.

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November 6, 2009 6:00 AM

Recall the days of Jim Crow, and you'll see the progress we've made

Forty years ago in the South, KKK handbills defaced the public square.

by Rip Stauffer

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November 5, 2009 9:55 AM

Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians

Making good on a campaign promise to hold a yearly summit with American Indians, President Barack Obama told tribal leaders Thursday gathered in Washington that he is determined to reverse the federal government's history of marginalizing Indian nations.

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November 5, 2009 8:06 AM

St. Thomas Opus Prize recognizes Morocco women's org.

The founder of an organization in Morocco that provides services to unmarried women with children has been awarded a $1 million from the University of St. Thomas and the Opus Prize Foundation.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 4, 2009 9:14 PM

Iowa native recalls capture during Iran hostage crisis

Iowa-native Kathryn Koob worked at the Iran-America Society 30 years ago when militant Islamic students stormed the embassy in Tehran and with support from the Iranian government, 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.

by Madeleine Baran