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The Impact Of War

2 years ago

3 people involved in Minnesota church protest arrested; judge rejects charges against journalist

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Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast

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Jack Smith defends Trump investigations to House Republicans

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Trump's EEOC strikes harassment guidance amid debate over transgender protections

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The ICE surge is fueling fear and anxiety among Twin Cities children

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Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia

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A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend

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How an errand for a 12-year-old immigrant in Minneapolis became an underground operation

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Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former personal attorney, exits federal prosecutor post

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Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat

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What to expect from Trump's Davos speech. And, the DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials

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Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.

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How ICE grew to be the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency

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It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court

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In Minneapolis, a community band has become part of the soundtrack of resistance

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'Let them.' The small bit of advice that made a big difference to a grieving widow

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Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats

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Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy

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Troops stand by to enter Minnesota. And, Trump plans for a Board of Peace

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The 2026 Olympics are the most widespread in history. See what's happening where

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Parts of Florida receive rare snowfall as freezing temperatures linger

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U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

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Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills

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L.A. County Public Defender Noah Cox noticed the disturbing trend. Many of his clients seemed to struggle answering even the most basic questions about the crimes they'd been charged with, questions like, "Where were you that day?" It seemed, Cox said, "like they were having troubles related to some sort of intellectual ability." But when he dug into their records, Cox could see that while many had committed serious crimes, most had never been identified as disabled or offered resources to help with cognitive impairments. So Cox set about to change that. He helped create a new unit in the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office dedicated to representing people with cognitive disorders.

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