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Crime, Law and Justice

Rochester police say burglars targeting Asian victims

Rochester police say burglars targeting Asian victims

The Rochester Police Department said in a statement Wednesday that the burglars targeted five homes, mainly in the northwestern part of the city, between Nov. 13 and Dec. 3. All of the victims are of Asian descent.
by Matt Sepic

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CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare killed in ‘targeted’ shooting in NYC

CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare killed in ‘targeted’ shooting in NYC

Police were looking for a suspect they say targeted Brian Thompson in a premeditated attack outside a hotel where he was scheduled to attend the company’s annual investors’ conference.
by Nicole Ki and Erica Zurek

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Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
by The Associated Press

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State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension did not release the video or describe it in detail, but the agency says the footage shows the fatal shooting of Winston Smith in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Already reeling from their November defeat at the polls, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for a federal felony conviction — after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who operates above the law.
by The Associated Press

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Can a vibe be intellectual property? A Minnesota-based influencer says yes in lawsuit

Can a vibe be intellectual property? A Minnesota-based influencer says yes in lawsuit

The first-of-its kind lawsuit could change the influencer industry. Hear from The Verge reporter Mia Sato on her story about the influencer rivalry.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director

Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel to replace current FBI director

The president-elect plans to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray with Patel, a close ally of the president-elect and former national security aide, has berated the Justice Department and the news media.
by Carrie Johnson

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Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.
by The Associated Press

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