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Mandela became one of the world's most beloved statesmen when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa. Updated 6:21 AM
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Gov. Dayton eyes tax cuts with projected $1 billion state surplus
Under the latest revenue forecast, the state could repay the last of its debt to schools and still have $825 million left for tax breaks, more spending or other needs just as Dayton and legislators head into an election year.
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U.S. birth rate no longer in steep decline
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Mandela to be buried Dec. 15
Flags were lowered to half-staff across South Africa and people in black townships, in upscale mostly white suburbs and in the country's vast rural grasslands commemorated Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers on Friday while pledging to adhere to the values of unity and democracy that he embodied.
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