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Fraternal Order of Police president: 'We all agree that we need to have some reform'

Fraternal Order of Police president: 'We all agree that we need to have some reform'

Patrick Yoes, who leads the nation's largest police union, says his responsibility is to ensure "quality law enforcement" nationwide. Critics, however, say police unions are stifling reform.
by Christianna Silva

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Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

The state Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and upheld a requirement for paid sick leave for employees in Minneapolis, even those who work for businesses based outside of the city.
by David H. Montgomery

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The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway

The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway

Companies can borrow money from the Federal Reserve under its new lending programs. It's been good for the stock market, but the central bank's effort to help the economy has had lopsided results.
by Jim Zarroli

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Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied.
by The Associated Press

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Walz calls special session on police accountability, bonding

Walz calls special session on police accountability, bonding

On the eve of the start of a special legislative session, Gov. Tim Walz and fellow Democrats in the state Legislature proposed a wide-ranging set of measures designed to overhaul policing in the wake of killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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'Please listen': George Floyd's brother testifies in House Judiciary hearing

'Please listen': George Floyd's brother testifies in House Judiciary hearing

In wrenching testimony before a House panel Wednesday, George Floyd's younger brother Philonise told committee members, "By speaking to you today, maybe I can make sure his life was not in vain.”
by Brian Naylor and Kelsey Snell

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'It was very chaotic': Long lines, voting machine issues plague Georgia primary

'It was very chaotic': Long lines, voting machine issues plague Georgia primary

In the city of Atlanta, voters waited upwards of three hours at some polling places as social distancing measures decreased the number of voting machines and people inside a polling place at one time.
by Stephen Fowler

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