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Trump's ex-lawyer investigated for fraud in excess of $20M

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Federal authorities investigating whether President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, committed bank and tax fraud have zeroed in on well over $20 million in loans obtained by taxi businesses that he and his family own.

Lindsay Whalen acknowledged the cheers of the Target Center crowd (and her teammates) in the final moments of her final regular-season game for the Ly

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Goldy was taken from a parked car in Chaska.

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Stolen from his owner's car, Goldy the dog is safely home, Chaska police say

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