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Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia
On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom
President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can’t save lives and can’t evacuate
At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
A Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant children
Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 plan
The city of Minneapolis can resume work under its 2040 Comprehensive Plan following an appeals court ruling Monday. That’s the plan that gained national attention when it made Minneapolis the first U.S. city to end single-family-only zoning.
‘The best season yet’: Timberwolves fan and author on finding hope in the recent losses
The last two Timberwolves games brought back an all too familiar feeling for Minnesota sports fans. Author and fan Hanif Abdurraqib talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why he thinks the Timberwolves may still have a shot.
Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it matters
More than 50,000 people took to the streets of the capital city Tbilisi over the weekend to protest against proposed legislation that critics say is modeled on a Russian law used to crush dissent.