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Federal judge rules Florida law restricting voting rights for felons is unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Florida law restricting voting rights for felons is unconstitutional

A U.S. district judge has ruled that the law, which would have required felons to pay court-related debts before they can register to vote, discriminates against those who cannot afford the payments.
by Jason Breslow

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Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings

The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities Sunday about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules.
by The Associated Press

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands protest planned security law

Hong Kong police fired tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons as thousands of protesters rallied against proposed security measures aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on the semi-autonomous territory.
by NPR Staff

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Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Ilhan Omar on her new memoir, and moving the needle toward progressive policies

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has a new memoir about her journey to Congress after fleeing civil war in Somalia. She talked with NPR about her life and her hopes for future coronavirus relief measures.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and James Doubek

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North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'

"If someone is wearing a mask, they're not doing it to represent what political party they're in or what candidates they support. They might be doing it because they've got a 5-year-old child who's been going through cancer treatments,” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals

Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday that religious gatherings — including funerals and weddings — can reopen at 25 percent occupancy. The new order takes effect Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Poll: Most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided

Poll: Most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided

A majority of Minnesota voters support the restrictions on everyday life the state imposed to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll — but a solid minority feels the state has gone too far.
by David H. Montgomery and Riham Feshir

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'Let the healthy go about their business': GOP Senate candidate Jason Lewis on pandemic, election

'Let the healthy go about their business': GOP Senate candidate Jason Lewis on pandemic, election

Anticipating his party's endorsement for U.S. Senate at a virtual endorsing convention next week, former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis told MPR News host Tom Crann that the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic will be a defining issue in this fall's election.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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