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10 years after the killing of Michael Brown, mayor says Ferguson still has work to do
Residents of Ferguson, Mo., reflect on how the city has changed since a white police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. The death of Michael Brown sparked huge demonstrations.
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Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia
Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Videos are emerging of burned out Russian vehicles, Russians surrendering and long lines of Russian cars fleeing.
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Russian allies in West Africa cut ties with Ukraine
Two West African countries have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine. This follows claims that Ukraine helped anti-government rebels in Mali battle and possibly kill Malian soldiers and Russian forces.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY - 8.9
It’s New Music Friday — and this week we’ve got early Aughts nostalgia… lizards and wizards… and, fittingly for a Friday, some advice about enjoying a sunny day and leaving your work behind.
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The Navy is settling with Marines and families exposed to toxins at Camp LeJeune
Almost 400,000 Marine Corps veterans and family members have filed claims against the government in one of the biggest toxic exposure cases in history.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in as interim leader of Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus becomes interim leader days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
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Decoding 'Minnesota nice': A culture of kindness gives weight to words like 'weird'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been all over the news, as has the term "Minnesota nice." It’s a stereotype born from a culture of kindness and politeness and gives words like "weird" extra weight.
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How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of progressive policies into law while in office. Democrats hope his record is a boon to the presidential ticket, but Republicans say he's too liberal.
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Social media giants say they have First Amendment rights that protect their speech
"Corporations are people, too" is an old legal principle now being embraced by social media companies like Meta and TikTok. They say they have First Amendment rights that protect their speech.
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What we learned from the road trip with Vice President Harris and Tim Walz
Vice President Harris and her running mate NAME NAME hit the road, trying to make up for lost time in their 2024 campaign.
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Philadelphia city workers are back at the office, and it's transforming family life
The mayor of Philadelphia ordered all city employees back to the office full-time this summer. Now some workers are wondering whether their jobs are worth the flexibility they're giving up.
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A sibling spark fuels Isata Kanneh-Mason’s 'Mendelssohn' album
The rising young pianist, from a family of seven musical siblings, offers dynamic music by brother and sister Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn.
