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When Gorbachev came to Minnesota

When Gorbachev came to Minnesota

Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and his wife Raisa, paid a visit to a chilly Minnesota in 1990, on the invitation of Gov. Rudy Perpich. Minnesota Public Radio News provided live coverage.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: A look at the last week of August around the world

Photos: A look at the last week of August around the world

From the overflowing in Pakistan and India, to Ukraine and Syria. Migrants’ tragedy in Yuma. Intense heat waves and accompanying drought in Chongqing. Here are the most striking images of the week from photojournalists around the world.
by Kerem Yücel

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In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

In the Taliban's Afghanistan, the near-broke central bank somehow still functions

A recent visit to Afghanistan showed a country facing an economic crisis. The banking system has seized up. Credit cards aren't working. Afghans abroad struggle to send money to relatives back home.
by Steve Inskeep

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Russia divestment promises by U.S. states largely unfulfilled

Russia divestment promises by U.S. states largely unfulfilled

U.S. governors and other state officials responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year with public calls to divest state pension, university and other funds from Russian assets. But doing it turns out to be nearly impossible — at least for now. 
by The Associated Press

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Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians

Once a heavyweight champion, Kyiv's mayor now fights the Russians

Mayor Vitali Klitschko was known as Dr. Ironfist when he dominated the boxing ranks. Now he leads Ukraine's capital city with an equally fierce determination in the battle against Russia.
by Greg Myre

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The daughter of 'Putin's brain' ideologist was killed in a car explosion

The daughter of 'Putin's brain' ideologist was killed in a car explosion

Daria Dugina was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser in the outskirts of Moscow when the blast happened. Several of her father's allies say he was the likely target.
by Charles Maynes, Julian Hayda and Shauneen Miranda

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