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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., a former prosecutor, is part of a group of lawmakers relaunching an effort to support newly released ex-prisoners.

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Sen. Klobuchar urges peers to mitigate 'inflamed' rhetoric after Minnesota shootings

6:57am June 16, 2025

by Michel Martin

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, calls for civility after an attack that killed one state lawmaker and left another wounded.

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Politics & Government

2 Members Of House Problem Solvers Caucus On Division Over Trump

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota and GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota about violence at the U.S. Capitol last week, and the road ahead for Congress.

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Politics & Government

With 9 Days Left In Office, Democrats Aim To Impeach Trump

by Kelsey Snell

House Democrats are expected to vote this week to impeach President Trump for, they say, inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Site That Traffics In Misinformation Fills Void Left By Struggling Newspaper

by Leila Fadel

In Stockton, Calif., a controversial site is filling the gap as the local newspaper grapples to survive. Is this a microcosm of what happens to a democracy when local news dies?

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Authorities Track Down Members Of Capitol Mob After They Return Home

by Greg Myre

Law enforcement officials say they expect to make more arrests following last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol. Security officials are also examining some militia groups' call for more rallies.

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How Much Support Did The Attack On The U.S. Capitol Have From Police?

by Martin Kaste

Police departments are looking into whether some of their off-duty officers participated in the U.S. Capitol riot, adding to growing unease over the embrace of Trumpism by American law enforcement.

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Politics & Government

Mayor Of Houston Suburb Decided By Pulling Name Out Of A Hat

The race between Sean Skipworth and Jennifer Lawrence ended in a tie. In accordance with Texas law, the winner would be decided by drawing a name from a top hat. Skipworth was the lucky winner.

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Activists Cite Difference Between BLM Protests, Capitol Breach

by Juana Summers

Many Black Lives Matter activists are furious that the law enforcement response to the breach of the U.S. Capitol appeared light compared to aggressive tactics they've endured at the hands of police.

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Cat Hides Out In LaGuardia Airport For 11 Days

Muji was flying with her owner from New York to California, but bolted during the TSA screening. She spent 11 days hiding in the ceiling of LaGuardia airport before she and her owner were reunited.

Holidays, Vaccine Issues Thwart Brazil's Attempt To Control COVID-19 Surge

by Philip Reeves

Brazil's scientists are warning about a dire increase in more coronavirus cases if a national lockdown isn't in place soon. Brazil has recorded more COVID-19 deaths than anywhere except the U.S.

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Health & Safety

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Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Sen. Klobuchar urges peers to mitigate 'inflamed' rhetoric after Minnesota shootings

2 Members Of House Problem Solvers Caucus On Division Over Trump

With 9 Days Left In Office, Democrats Aim To Impeach Trump

Site That Traffics In Misinformation Fills Void Left By Struggling Newspaper

Authorities Track Down Members Of Capitol Mob After They Return Home

How Much Support Did The Attack On The U.S. Capitol Have From Police?

Mayor Of Houston Suburb Decided By Pulling Name Out Of A Hat

Activists Cite Difference Between BLM Protests, Capitol Breach

Cat Hides Out In LaGuardia Airport For 11 Days

Holidays, Vaccine Issues Thwart Brazil's Attempt To Control COVID-19 Surge

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge, Take Toll On Health Care Workers

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