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National Security Border Patrol has a history of excessive force. Critics say they're unprepared in Minneapolis People who study the Border Patrol say it continues to be less well prepared than big city police for handling crowds and situations involving protesters, some of whom are legally armed. Martin Kaste
Latin America The long tradition of U.S. interference in Venezuela The U.S.'s latest involvement in Venezuela's government is part of a long tradition of U.S. interference – from economic sanctions to covert operations to overthrow governments – in that region. Gene Demby
Politics Democrats’ plan to revamp WA's initiative process stirs backlash Majority Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing changes they say will restore integrity to Washington’s venerable initiative process. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Asia Myanmar finishes the final phase of its election, which critics call a sham Myanmar completed its third and final round of voting on Sunday in a monthlong general election called by the ruling military junta — an election that critics call a sham. Michael Sullivan
Arts & Life Here to Help: In Baton Rouge, kids get a free and safe place to go after school A poor neighborhood in Baton Rouge, La., has a volunteer initiative that's making a difference for the children there. Alex Cox
Politics Trump and Walz strike conciliatory tone in wake of second Minnesota killing The Trump administration is working to reframe the narrative in Minneapolis on enforcing the law after outrage over killings continues. Danielle Kurtzleben
Arts & Life Neighbors and church members transformed the home of a man with terminal cancer In 2007, Larry Maxfield helped his brother Marty move to Utah. Marty had terminal cancer. Neighbors and church members helped transform Marty's new house into a warm home during his final days.
Politics Fight over DHS funding has the government on track for a partial shutdown Efforts in Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown have been scrambled by two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this month involving ICE officers. Claudia Grisales
National A year after the DCA midair collision, families of those killed push for changes Nearly a year after the midair collision over the Potomac River, family members of the victims are still pushing for tougher restrictions in the congested airspace around the nation's capital. Joel Rose
National U.S. sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games. Brian Mann