Politics
Rep. Tom Emmer leads GOP effort in House to lift Cuba trade embargo
Trade embargo likely to end in Republican-controlled chamber.
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World's oldest panda in captivity marks birthday
Hong Kong's giant panda, Jia Jia, celebrated her 37th birthday in style on Tuesday as she was awarded two Guinness World Record titles.
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United States and Turkey agree to ISIL attack plan
The move further embroils Turkey, a key NATO ally, in Syria's civil war.
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Minnesotans' debate over Iran nuclear deal strikes personal tone
The starkly different views of the deal provide the emotional backdrop for what is shaping up to be the most important foreign policy debate of the Obama presidency.
Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father's family
Fulfilling the hopes of millions of Kenyans, Barack Obama returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as U.S. president, a long sought visit by a country that considers him a local son.
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Security on high alert ahead of Obama visit to Kenya, target of attacks
A massive security operation is in place to protect President Barack Obama during his visit to Kenya, which has been frequently targeted by al-Shabab militants based in neighboring Somalia.
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Gallery: Astronaut-doctor trained at HCMC docks at International Space Station
Dr. Kjell Lindgren, who was a medical resident at Hennepin County Medical Center, was one of three crewmates to blast off into space.
Minneapolis
Mpls. mayor: Debate over climate change not an issue at pope's summit
Mayor Betsy Hodges says leaders of world cities at a conference in Rome are confident that climate change is a problem.
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Minneapolis' Hodges meets pope: 'I can see why he inspires people'
She and other mayors are at the Vatican for a two-day global climate conference.
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Mayors at Vatican seek 'bold climate agreement'
Environmentally friendly leaders from around the world, including the New York City Mayor and California Governor, have gathered at the Vatican for a two-day conference rallying momentum ahead of Paris climate negotiations later this year.
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French teenager effectively cured of HIV
French teen's case shows early treatment is critical.
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