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Details emerge about Somali terrorists' recruiting methods

Details emerge about Somali terrorists' recruiting methods

One young man attended secret meetings in Minneapolis. Another got a phone call, urging him to leave Minnesota and go to Somalia to fight. Terrorist training videos featuring English speakers pepper YouTube, calling others to the cause.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Bill would stop minors from drinking in Wisconsin bars

Children could no longer drink in Wisconsin bars and restaurants under a bill scheduled to be heard Tuesday by a state Assembly committee.

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The enemy you know

The enemy you know

A veteran argues that women in the military suffer from unequal treatment -- and worse.
by Trista Matascastillo

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Indian groups get $1 million grant to fight domestic violence

The federal government awarded about $1 million to three American Indian organizations in Minnesota today, as part of a $6.7 million stimulus grant to combat violence against women.
by Madeleine Baran

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Creative minds can help newspapers evolve and survive

Creative minds can help newspapers evolve and survive

A former journalist sees hope for news organizations that find ways to gather their audiences together.
by Bruce Benidt

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The challenge of forgiveness

The challenge of forgiveness

When both the Lockerbie bomber and disgraced quarterback Michael Vick were released back to society, some people were outraged. But one scientist suggests that we have evolved to forgive, alongside biblical traditions of redeeming sins.

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Judge: SD doctors must tell patients abortion ends life

A federal judge has ruled that doctors in South Dakota must tell women seeking abortions that the procedure terminates the life of a human being.

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Afghanistan election

Afghanistan election

After an hour's extension to allow more voting, the polls have closed in Afghanistan. Officials there report turnout was down, but improved as the day went on. Three writers who have spent time in Afghanistan talk about the politics, security and U.S. foreign policy.

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Seeking a God who loves us for who we are

Seeking a God who loves us for who we are

A filmmaker describes what's at stake for her in the ELCA debate over ordination.
by Dawn Mikkelson

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Lutherans prepare for big decision on gay clergy

Lutherans prepare for big decision on gay clergy

The largest Lutheran denomination in the nation begins discussions today in Minneapolis on whether to lift a ban on gay and lesbian clergy who are not celibate. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, known as the ELCA, will debate whether clergy can be involved in committed, same-sex relationships.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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