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Following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of immigration enforcement agents, former Plain Dealer Columnist Phillip Morris, now an opinion editor with the Star Tribune, shares what he's seeing on the ground, as residents organize protests, and schools and businesses close.
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They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
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The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.
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The brothers of Renee Good, killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, called on Congress to do something about the violence on American streets as a result of immigration operations.
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The state said Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling bribed the state’s top utility regulator Sam Randazzo. But the former execs’ lawyers said Randazzo was the criminal.
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James Harden is headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to send the 11-time All-Star back to the Eastern Conference during his highest-scoring season in six years.
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CMSD has announced plans to close roughly a third of its schools to adjust to declining enrollment and budget challenges and address academic offerings.
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The Railroad Safety and Accountability Act would codify the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee.
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After rejecting the initial petition from the group of some cannabis and hemp advocates, Yost wrote in a letter their title and new summary are “fair and truthful.”
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Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said he will hold players accountable for "their dreams and aspirations."