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Mother of Palestinian student shot in Vermont thought he would be safer in U.S.
Elizabeth Price's son Hisham Awartani was one of three men of Palestinian descent shot on Saturday in Vermont. Speaking to NPR from Ramallah, Price fears her son “is confronting a life of disability.”
As Dean Phillips opts against another congressional run, a pair of Minnesota races could turn competitive
Both Republicans and Democrats are evaluating their 2024 options after U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips announced Friday he will not be seeking reelection in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. The 3rd District seat has been in Democratic hands since Phillips won in 2018.
Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others
Rochester Public Schools is announcing major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, including closing some schools and eliminating transportation for districtwide schools. The changes will allow earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for middle and high school students.
Millions of U.S. apples were almost left to rot. Now, they'll go to hungry families
Many growers across the country have been left without a market due to oversupplied apple processors. West Virginia rescued its surplus, with a plan that donates apples to hunger-fighting charities.