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November 17, 2023 10:51 AM

Materials and power: Artist investigates labor rights and solidarity in textile exhibition

In an exhibit, Minneapolis artist Rachel Breen highlights the labor rights of garment workers and the issues of overconsumption and fast fashion, incorporating textile works, a site-specific wall drawing, and reflections on historical garment industry tragedies, all aimed at emphasizing solidarity and collective power.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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November 17, 2023 4:30 AM

Swedish dockworkers are refusing to unload Teslas at ports in broad boycott move

Thousands of Swedish workers are rallying behind 120 Tesla mechanics. The workers are boycotting Teslas until the company signs a contract. Even postal workers may stop delivering mail.

by Danielle Kaye

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November 16, 2023 6:26 AM

Chinese president signals more pandas will be coming to the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping is signaling that China will send new pandas to the United States. He calls the animals “envoys of friendship" between the Chinese and American peoples.

by The Associated Press

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November 16, 2023 4:03 AM

The U.S. has special rules for satellites over one country: Israel

It's not unusual for countries to restrict satellite images of sensitive locations. But in the case of Israel, a U.S. law seeks to protect an entire — and separate — country.

by Bill Chappell

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November 15, 2023 8:09 AM

A man arrested over death of Adam Johnson is released on bail

A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, has been released on bail.

by The Associated Press

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November 15, 2023 4:00 AM

More Americans are saying Israel's response is going too far in its war with Hamas

An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents.

by Domenico Montanaro

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November 14, 2023 4:01 AM

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

by Vincent Ni and John Ruwitch

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November 14, 2023 1:57 AM

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, breaking through barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence.

by The Associated Press

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November 13, 2023 4:00 AM

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

by Tamara Keith

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November 12, 2023 8:20 PM

Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised speech Saturday night that there would be no cease-fire in Gaza until all hostages held by Hamas are released.

by Lauren Frayer, Aya Batrawy, Peter Kenyon and Greg Myre

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