Crime, Law and Justice

May 24, 2017 10:43 AM

Heroin dealer guilty of murder in Minnesota man's overdose death

A Hennepin County judge ruled that drug dealer Beverly Burrell, 31, played a substantial part in the death of Luke Ronnei. Burrell is also charged with four other overdose deaths. Those cases are pending.

by Brandt Williams

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May 24, 2017 8:46 AM

Taiwan becomes 1st in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage

In its majority opinion, the court said a provision in the current civil code barring same-sex marriages violated two articles of the constitution safeguarding human dignity and equality under the law.

by The Associated Press

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May 24, 2017 6:28 AM

What does it mean when ISIS claims responsibility for an attack?

When the Islamic State says its "soldiers" carried out an attack, it doesn't necessarily mean the group planned or directed the terrorist act - or even knew about it in advance.

by Greg Myre

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May 24, 2017 5:45 AM

UK investigates 'network' of alleged Manchester attackers

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the bomber, identified as British-born Libyan Salman Abedi, "likely" did not act alone when he killed 22 people and wounded dozens at an Ariana Grande concert Monday night in Manchester.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2017 12:18 PM

Minnesota pet breeder inspection records, complaints not public

The Minnesota Pet Breeders Association says its members need secrecy to protect themselves from aggressive activists who may overreact to inspection results.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2017 12:12 PM

Retired Dakota County sheriff appointed to Stearns County job

Don Gudmundson will fill the vacant sheriff position previously held by Sheriff John Sanner who retired in April.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 23, 2017 11:51 AM

NY Attorney General: $18.5 million settlement with Target

The agreement involving 47 states and the District of Columbia is the largest multistate data breach settlement to date.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2017 10:32 AM

Hawaii jet took off with unruly passenger despite red flags

Anil Uskanli, 25, of Turkey, is charged with interfering with a flight crew and was ordered Monday by a federal judge in Honolulu to undergo a competency evaluation.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2017 5:44 AM

Manchester police hunt for accomplices after concert blast

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain's terror threat level had been raised to critical — meaning another attack may be imminent.

by The Associated Press

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May 23, 2017 12:00 AM

74 Seconds podcast: An officer charged

When he pulled over Philando Castile, Jeronimo Yanez was working the night shift, patrolling three small Twin Cities suburbs. His law enforcement career was largely unremarkable. Now, he's about to go on trial.

by MPR News Staff

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