Crime, Law and Justice

October 18, 2017 11:53 AM

Security videos show concern before Bloomington mosque bombing

Officials said at the time that witnesses saw someone throw something from a truck or van before the blast and saw a vehicle speed away afterward.

by The Associated Press

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October 18, 2017 5:32 AM

Officers fired after forcible removal of United Airlines passenger

David Dao, a 69-year-old Kentucky doctor was injured as he was dragged from a United Express flight in April. Video taken by fellow passengers went viral, sparking outrage.

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October 18, 2017 12:00 AM

Anti-semitism in Minneapolis history

An unsavory part of Minnesota's past: In the 1930's and 1940's, Minneapolis had the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.

by MPR News Staff

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October 17, 2017 6:10 PM

The court challenge begins: Is Trump taking unconstitutional emoluments?

On Wednesday, a federal judge will hear arguments in a case that asks: Is President Trump taking the kind of benefits banned by the Constitution? Step 1 is deciding whether plaintiffs have standing.

by Peter Overby

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October 17, 2017 3:19 PM

Lawyers come to aid of immigrants in crisis, for free

Change in federal policy toward immigrants has motivated attorneys to fight what they see as violations of human rights.

by Riham Feshir

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October 17, 2017 3:05 PM

Minnesota judge allows 'necessity defense' in pipeline case

The judge's decision enables the protesters to present evidence that the threat of climate change from Canadian tar sands crude is so imminent that they were justified in trying to shut down two Enbridge Energy oil pipelines last year.

by The Associated Press

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October 17, 2017 2:25 PM

Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump's third attempt at travel ban

President Trump's third executive order restricting travel from some countries to the U.S. was to go into effect on Wednesday. Like two previous efforts, it was swiftly challenged in several courts.

by The Associated Press

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October 17, 2017 1:40 PM

Stearns County deputy shoots, wounds suspect

A sheriff's deputy responding to a possible assault in St. Cloud shot a suspect, who's expected to survive. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.

by MPR News Staff

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October 16, 2017 5:30 PM

Cops in Florida thought they found meth during road stop. It was doughnut crumbs

Police departments across the country use inexpensive field tests to quickly screen for drugs, but the kits create a lot of room for error -- with consequences.

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October 16, 2017 2:22 PM

Louisville fires Rick Pitino amid federal investigation

The move Monday officially ends Pitino's 16-year tenure with the program, a run that included winning the 2013 NCAA championship but was tarnished by several embarrassing off-court incidents.

by The Associated Press

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