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Stories from January 24, 2024

Boeing's quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory

Boeing's quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory

Concerns over quality control at Boeing's factory are mounting after this month's door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.
by Joel Rose

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Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens

Raped, pregnant and in an abortion ban state? Researchers gauge how often it happens

Researchers estimate nearly 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies have happened in states with abortion bans in effect since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The report is in JAMA Internal Medicine.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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American Lung Association urges Minnesota lawmakers to crack down on flavored tobacco products

American Lung Association urges Minnesota lawmakers to crack down on flavored tobacco products

In a scathing new report released Wednesday, the organization argues products like wintergreen chewing tobacco, fruit-flavored vapes and menthol cigarettes not only harm young users but can lead to a disproportionate number of tobacco deaths among Black Minnesotans compared to their white peers.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II

Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II

Cobb, 33, was shot to death by trooper Ryan Londregan during a stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31 at about 2 a.m. Londregan is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Soul doctors: How Minnesota chaplains’ roles are changing

Soul doctors: How Minnesota chaplains’ roles are changing

They’re the people who show up at some of the worst moments of our lives. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three chaplains about helping Minnesotans through pain and suffering as society becomes both less religious and more religiously diverse. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

KARE 11 Investigative Journalist A.J. Lagoe has reported extensively on jail deaths and their sometimes flawed and “often toothless” investigations in Minnesota. He shared his insight as a guest on Morning Edition with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rematch for Minnesota's 8th district ahead. Minneapolis council advances cease-fire resolution

Former DFL state lawmaker Jen Schultz is angling for a rematch against Republican Rep. Pete Stauber. And a Minneapolis city council committee has moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
by Phil Picardi

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Tyler Wahl helps No. 13 Wisconsin hang on for 61-59 win over rival Minnesota

Tyler Wahl helps No. 13 Wisconsin hang on for 61-59 win over rival Minnesota

Tyler Wahl had 16 points and hit two free throws with 5 seconds left to help No. 13 Wisconsin beat rival Minnesota 61-59. A.J. Storr had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Big Ten-leading Badgers.
by The Associated Press

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5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the Republican primary Tuesday night. It's hard to see another chance for Haley to get ahead, but she is vowing to keep fighting and is looking toward South Carolina.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Johansson scores twice against former team, Wild beat Capitals 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Johansson scores twice against former team, Wild beat Capitals 5-3 for 3rd straight win

Marcus Johansson scored twice against his former team, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno each had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden’s political fortunes.
by The Associated Press

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Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely

Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely

Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have won the New Hampshire primaries. The former president clinched his second straight victory in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination after knocking out the rest of the field with a commanding win in Iowa.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

A Minneapolis council committee on Tuesday moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The council voted 9-3 with one abstention to send the resolution on to the full council meeting on Thursday. 
by Jon Collins

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