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Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Missouri All-American football player says he's gay

Tolerance is about to be tested in the National Football League. And Michael Sam hopes his ability is all that matters, not his sexual orientation. Missouri's All-America defensive end came out to the entire country Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Outdoor show reopens under new management: The NRA

Outdoor show reopens under new management: The NRA

Last year, organizers of one of the nation's largest outdoor shows tried to ban certain guns in the wake of the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. But the industry struck back with a boycott, and the Eastern Sports and Outdoor show was eventually canceled. Now it's under new management: The National Rifle Association.
by Ben Allen

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Same-sex couples challenge Wis. marriage ban

A group of same-sex couples filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage, arguing the prohibition is unconstitutional and has denied them civil rights married couples enjoy.
by The Associated Press

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Gender wage gap targeted in new bills, report

Gender wage gap targeted in new bills, report

The wage gap between men and women earned a mention in President Obama's State of the Union speech this week. And it will get some attention this morning in St. Paul.
by Matt Sepic

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Edward Snowden nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Edward Snowden nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Saying that Edward Snowden has "contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order" by exposing U.S. surveillance practices and forcing a new debate over security and privacy, two Norwegian politicians nominated the former intelligence contractor for the Nobel Peace Prize Wednesday.

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'Structural racism' blamed for some of state's severe health disparities

'Structural racism' blamed for some of state's severe health disparities

Major race-based differences are evident in almost every major disease condition in Minnesota. This Saturday the Minnesota Department of Health will deliver a report to the Legislature that underlines policies that routinely provide health advantages to white people while producing chronic disadvantages for people of color.
by Lorna Benson and Laura Yuen

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Should Edward Snowden be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Should Edward Snowden be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

“Saying that Edward Snowden has ‘contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order’ by exposing U.S. surveillance practices and forcing a new debate over security and privacy, two Norwegian politicians nominated the former intelligence contractor for the Nobel Peace Prize Wednesday,” writes NPR’s Bill Chappell. If he were to win the award, Snowden, who Read more →
by Michael Olson

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